The Revival of Gianfranco Lotti

Gianfranco Lotti, an Italian maker of leather goods, is staging a comeback. Originally founded in the Sixties, the company went through structural changes in September when Halder, a German investment fund, acquired its parent company Bottega Manifatturiera Borse. Coinciding with couture week in Paris, a new 1,550-square-foot Gianfranco Lotti boutique has opened on Rue Saint …

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Fall/Winter 2012 Preview. Etienne Aigner Handbag & Accessories Collection

Etienne Aigner, the elegantly classic handbag, shoes and accessories line has been crafting luxe, vintage-inspired leather goods for as far back as any of us can remember. And now, after a brief hiatus, the beloved leather good company is back with their Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Named after celebrated New York heiresses, the fall/winter 2012 collection …

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Brian Atwood Launches Handbags!

  Here’s a sweet little Friday afternoon treat: footwear designer Brian Atwood, known for his devastatingly chic, sky-high heels, has added handbags for spring ’12. The collection, released under Atwood’s eponymous line, includes four styles of spring-themed clutches and minaudieres. “I have always loved designing handbags, and we were getting so many requests for them,” …

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