Prada On Sale

Every once in a while you come across a great classic, with the perfect fit, in your size, on sale. Prada Soho is on sale now at 50% off and I found this crisp navy and white cotton gingham shirt. Perfect with white jeans for Summer 2010.

Prada Marfa

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In 2005, Berlin based artists Elmgreen & Dragset unveiled Prada Marfa, a 15' x 25' sculptural doppelganger of a Prada boutique near Marfa, Texas, complete with lighting and merchandise, but sealed shut: a time capsule of Luxury retail.

The painted sign referencing the location of the sculpture is featured prominently in the Van der Woodsen/Bass apartment on Gossip Girl and the Works On Whatever edition of that sign currently resides in our bedroom.

Elmgreen & Dragset:


“As one drives toward the artwork it will appear to be a large minimalist sculpture, as one gets closer it will look like a luxury boutique where a display of Fall 2005 high-heel Prada shoes and bags will be seen through the store front windows… blends into the exciting historical structures of the area in which it will be placed… As we purposefully will not preserve Prada Marfa, it will eventually become a ruin so that even in a future decayed state it will remain relevant to the time in which it was made…”


Available at Works On Whatever here. $300 USD plus shipping.

Monday Outfit

I finished my Christmas shopping on this beautiful day and I wore a Uniqlo plaid pea coat, Prada Navy gingham cotton button down shirt, Dries Van Noten Burgundy wool vest, Uniqlo dark denim skinny jeans, Hermès Grey Cashmere/Silk Losange, Hermès Black H belt, JM Weston black shoes and Hermès Black Birkin.

Prada: The Book

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Just in time for the Holidays. The first Prada tome.

Available at Amazon here. $78.75 USD.

Return of the Monday Outfit

After a two week hiatus the Monday Outfit returns. I ventured out on this cold December day in a Prada Navy wool pea coat, Hickey Cream cashmere cable knit sweater, Uniqlo dark skinny jeans, Dries Van Noten Black belt, Hermès Grey cashmere/silk losange scarf, Balenciaga Grey boots and my Black/Rouge Vif Hermès Birkin.

Prada Men's Duffel Spring Summer 2010

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I am very excited about this new Prada Duffel from the Spring/Summer 2010 runway. I can't wait to see it in person. By now, you should know that I love grey and the perforated leather looks very interesting. I don't have anything in my collection that resembles this light sporty shape.

Friday Outfit

What I wore on Friday. Prada Black cropped peacoat, Club Monaco Black/White gingham shirt, Uniqlo Black jeans, Hermès Black Lodge Boots, Dries Van Noten Black silk/sequin scarf and Junya Watanabe Black belt.

Prada Camouflage Driving Moc at Barneys NY

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Prada brings you their signature driving moccasin in cool camouflage Saffiano leather.

Available at Barneys NY here. $420 USD.

Prada Camouflage Nylon Pouch

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Prada nylon pouches are so handy for travel or for keeping things organized in your bag. This newest Camouflage pattern is masculine and fun and the perfect little gift for Eric.

Available at Prada here.

Prada Double Buckle Monkstrap Shoe at Barneys NY

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I want these undeniably elegant Prada shoes. The double buckle monkstrap is fresh and I am really into the almond shaped toe right now. The subtle cap toe stitching is what makes them both refined and modern.

Available here. $750 USD.

Prada Fall 2010 Coat Dilemma

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I am having the hardest time deciding between these two Prada Fall 2010 coats. Of course they share many of the same design details, including the perhaps too signature chunky knit double collar, but the silhouette is entirely different. The knee length coat is perhaps the more classic choice, but also feels more retro with the wide belt detail on the back. The ultra cropped pea coat is fresh and new, but maybe will feel dated by 2012. Quel dilemme!

By the way, the coats were delivered without the ruched sleeve detail, they are just extra long and the heavy wool gabardine fabric does not lend itself to being scrunched, so the look will be cleaner once they are hemmed to the proper length (I like my coats with very long sleeves, covering at least 1/3 of my hands.

What do you think?

Fall 2010: The Sweater Coat

Burberry

YSL

Prada

Ann Demeulemeester

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The newest item for fall 2010 is definitely the sweater coat. More than just a layering piece, these over sized sweaters are worn as outerwear, filling the same niche in your wardrobe as blazers and leather jackets. Totally at ease for early fall weather. These are my favorites from Burberry, YSL, Prada and Ann Demeulemeester.

Prada Fall 2011 Lurex Polo

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What I was doing in that Prada dressing room: I've been eagerly awaiting the Prada Fall 2011 Lurex pieces and I tried on virtually every style. I decided on the polo vs. the v-neck. There are solid turtlenecks and long sleeve polos as well. The v-neck made me feel like Spock from Star Trek, so I bought the Navy with the Purple collar and Bronze placket.

Prada Fall 2011 Modernist Wedge

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Although not as craze-inducing as the Prada Spring 2011 brogue espadrille, these shoes hark back to the early days of Prada in the 1990s with their futuristic air, orthopedic aesthetic and chunky profile. Perhaps in the right color combo this could be a must.

Prada Spring 2011

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The three button jacket is back and super slim, often paired with looser pants as we see the Prada Man move into a bit more volume this season. Fantastic graphic sweaters closed the show.

Prada Spring 2012 Gutsy Golf

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Yes, a quirky homage to American golf was where Miuccia Prada's head was for Spring 2012. Retro 60s golfing attire (need a double breasted jacket!) clashed with Lily Pulitzer prints (loved the pants!) and studded cowboy shirts, even a vintage 50s tablecloth print made the cut in a boxy shirt. The odd palette of off-pastels took everything into the 21st century. In the end, once again, the shoe of the season: the Prada Kiltie. With or without studs?

Prada Glacee Calfskin Tote on Sale at Barneys

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This beautiful Prada tote is large enough to hold A4 documents, a laptop or whatever you may need for a day in the city. A classic all leather bag with heavy adjustable hardware and a contrasting shoulder strap to boot. Get it while it lasts.

Originally $1450, sale price $1019. Get it at Barneys here.

Prada Minimal Baroque Sunglasses

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Available here. $290 USD.

Prada Spring 2011 Espadrille Brogues Special Order Program

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Prada has launched an on-line Special Order program to satisfy the espadrille brogue frenzy. Included with your order is a custom monogrammed shoe bag. What an incredibly clever reaction to the market. Take your pick, order your size and wait a few weeks.

Available at Prada.com here.