D2D: Dannijo Fall 2010 Preview

We stopped by the Dannijo showroom to get a preview of their Fall 2010 pieces.  See what’s in store for next season as well as some DS favorites.  Get the inside scoop and check out their pieces on DesignerSocial!

posted by: Lani

D2D: Direct to Designer Ted Rossi

We caught up with accessory designer Ted Wertz of Ted Rossi during Coterie this year to talk about his inspirations for Fall 2010.  We’re really loving all the giant studding and chains going on in the collection.  Find out which R&B rock diva inspired him, and get the look with these awesome Ted Rossi pieces that will be available on DesignerSocial this Fall:

Posted by: BC

Coming Soon from LV: Emotion Monitoring Bags- A bag that feels what you feel.

Louis Vuitton bags and wallets will now be able to detect owners’ emotions thanks to these new jewelry accessories. The bag incorporates a new HERM (heart and emotion rate monitor) in the form of a piece of jewelry which can be purchased with a bag or separately at Louis Vuitton stores.

When attached to a bag the HERM automatically transmits your location and heartbeat via Bluetooth/WiFi to the owner’s smartphone. In sticking with their “Journey” theme, the concept is that the owner will be able to re-trace a trip that they took with their bag, and note when they were happy or sad. While we love the ingenuity, and applaud the brand for trying to create a broader social platform, is this a little far-fetched and/or gimmicky?

Realistically speaking do you know/care if your bag knows how you “feel”? We love handbags as much as the next girl, but for the sake of their own beauty and the way they make US feel. Just seems a little “Cabbage Patch Kids” or “Virtual Pettish” to us.

From: LV Art Director Fernando Lahoz’s website as reported by BoF.

posted by: FDB