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ITALIAN label Prada has reported a first-half revenue rise of 29 per cent. Sales increased 41 per cent to over £772 million in the past six months ending July 31. The boost is thought to be credited to a substantial profit increase in the Far East where sales surged by 70 per cent. According to WWD, revenues in the US rose 41 per cent and 37 per cent in Europe. The Prada Group is responsible for Miu Miu, Car Shoe and Church’s brands. Last month it announced it was taking a three-year bank loan of £299 million to refinance a long-standing debt and propel the company’s retail growt

LV, Gucci (Gucci), Ferragamo (Salvatore Ferragamo), Oscar De La Renta’s iPad bag, which one do you love?

Apple (Apple)’s iPad drew many pursuer, which also include luxury brands! LV (Louis Vuitton •), Ferragamo (Salvatore Ferragamo), Oscar • De La Renta (Oscar De La Renta), Gucci (Gucci) are introduced iPad special protection leather (iPad Case). First-class leather and classic design, extremely luxurious, also attracted a lot of attention. However, these iPad bags are of expensive price, even with the price as the same as one iPad !

 VALENTINO launched his new high tech 45-year archive at his Chateau de Wideville in France last night. Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino’s business partner, has been compiling the collection since Valentino retired in 2008 with the aim of making it more than “a wax museum.”

 ”For me, his legacy has to be informative – not a wax museum – but something alive,” said Giammetti to the International Herald Tribune.

 The archive includes more than 200 sketches, from 1959 when Valentino first opened his atelier in Rome, to 2008, when he showed his final couture collection. iPads show the designer sketching his creations and a 40 meter gallery displays original sketches laid out on notepads and scraps of beside paper. The archive will also show photographs of some the world’s most famous women wearing Valentino designs, including Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqui Kennedy.

 The collection will be open from September by appointment only and available to students from next year.

Fend is continuing, after the Craft Punk and Stereo Craft Design Performances, its fertile collaboration with Design Miami/ by staging ‘Design Vertigo’, taking place in Spazio Fendi from April 14th to the 18th, 2010.

Design Vertigo is a series of projects that invite the public to look at design from a vanguard perspective – literally, by interacting with it , taking craftsmanship to a further level.

FENDI is solidifying its reputation as a strong supporter of culture, pushing the boundaries and encouraging the cross-pollination of different creative fields outside fashion, continuing to support young talents.

Like ‘ Craft Punk’, ‘Design Vertigo’ is conceived as a unique, interactive happening, that will transform Spazio Fendi into a transgressive design theatre featuring a new commission from designers, rAndom International, Graham Hudson and Beta Tank and artist Felice Varini.

As Silvia Venturini Fendi, Accessories Creative Director states, “in such an historical period, when everything is questioned , we decided to continue this path through Design Vertigo, where experimentation is perceived in an innovative and provocative way, as viewers will interact and become themselves part of the installations, reaching their full completion

Favorite luxury brand Louis Vuitton is adding to its empire of luxury by entering the hospitality arena.

French luxury goods giant LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (MC.FR) has announced plans to begin managing high-end hotels with plans for two exclusive hotels in Egypt and Oman.

LVMH will build on the experience of Group Arnault, LVMH Chairman and Chief Executive Bernard Arnault’s holding company, which entered the hospitality market in 2006 with its five star Cheval Blanc hotel.

Now there will be a fitting home for all the LV monogrammed luggage and handbags jet-setters have been lugging around for years.

It is a touch of surprising to see such kind of bag from Valentino. Giving up annoying rosette and bow designs, it picked adorable pleats to keep on its feminine tone. I have to say, this test is successful. Subtle touching and fascinating gloss quietly express its immense luxury, while vivid ruching offers aristocratic temperament to top off Valentino’s honor.

This Valentino Rouches Hobo doesn’t have the usual bow or even flower embellishments on it, and its body is not even studded or embellished with something. Instead, this hobo has its design on the perimeter, showing ruffles frill. The body of the bag is just plain in supple leather with subtly gleaming finish, which indeed makes this simple yet very chic. This then makes this hobo totally different as with his other creations that tend to look gaudy.

With measurements of 14 x 9 x 3 inches, this Valentino Rouches Hobo can surely accompany you throughout the day while carrying your essentials. This then has a single handle with 8-inch drop, which is as well designed with ruffles. The zip along the top would then lead to the interior with zip, wall and cell phone pockets for storage.

Earlier I have mentioned that designer fashion houses tend to double their brand name initial to use as house label, including chanel, gucci and fendi. However, the fendi logo formed by an f and an inverted f is a little different from the other two icons. It is much more sophisticated printed in timeless canvas handbags. You really should take a look at this fendi grande mia shoulder bag.

This designer shoulder bag by fendi is crafted in bronze zucca-print canvas. Here the Italian word zucca means pumpkin in English. As I see it, zucca is more about the cute bag shape. This fendi grande mia shoulder bag should be added to top fendi handbags collection. The gold tone hardware brand logo embellishment is harmonious in color with the canvas color tone.

It is no surprising that this yves saint Laurent large shopping tote is coveted by many fashion fanfare, which of course has something to do with its olive green shade. This olive green tote handbag surely fit in for spring summer season carrying.

Beyond the unique stunning color shade, this yves saint Laurent large shopping tote brings you something more. This fashion handbag is very large with a size of 18.5 x 15 x 7.5 inches, which ensures an unrestricted space to pack up whatever you have to take along and it could even be used as an additional vocation luggage bag. Besides the huge compartment, this bag is functional with extra open pockets and two exterior open pockets for holding your small stuff. Personally I like its tab closure across the top very much. It holds a golden iconic Y logo plague for subtle branding.

Although being made from plush felt material rather than precious leather or suede, this ysl large shopping tote still looks perfect in every little detail. Its vividly fresh color and versatile dimension make it a must-have. It is perfect for wearing from day to night as long as you have matched it well in color with your outfits. This bag is only available at a price of $695.

This Jimmy Choo Dalia Metal-Mesh Clutch comes in an edgy and chic style that apt for uptown parties or ceremonial carnivals. No matter you plan to infuse some neutral sense to your female attire, or accent up your strong personality, this Jimmy Choo Bag is an ideal option.

Indeed, Jimmy Choo never fails to offer everything that tickles my fancy and most probably the fancy of other fashionable people as well with this Jimmy Choo handbag. This clutch may not fall under the neon trend that Jimmy Choo offers for this new season, but still, you know it would look stunning and is definitely more wearable from this season to the next.

This designer handbag indeed shows industrial edge since it features gunmetal soft metal-mesh material combined with brown wooden framing, which can also function as handle. While we’ve already seen a few of the same metal-mesh-designed clutches before, having that diagonally-designed wooden frame definitely makes this a lot more appealing and modern.

This is then accented with black painted trimming and with a designer-stamped gold-metal plaque at the front. With measurements of 10 x 7 x 2 inches, this clutch should be able to hold your evening necessities. It also has a pouch pocket sitting on the taupe satin lining with lilac grosgrain trim for additional storage.

Confession time! I have a girl crush on Scarlett Johannsen. I know some of you might not agree, but just look at that ad! The flowing blond hair, the gorgeous color palette… GOTCHA… this isn’t a celebrity blog, this is a Purse Blog, right? Well move your eyes down a little and check out that bag! My heart stopped a beat when I first saw it on the runway months ago, and now that the print campaign is here my bank account’s heart has also stopped.

The new Louis Vuitton Monogram Mirage line has done the impossible by turning the boring monogram canvas into a true work of art. Notice that the LV monogram pattern gradually fades the closer it gets to the top of the bag. This is a process in photography know as degrade. There are also a couple new styles of bags being released in this line, most notably the Griet, which is shown in the ad above.

Now is the time to break the bad news to you. Like everything else in the Louis Vuitton world, these bags are coming to a store near you with a hefty price tag! OK….they are gorgeous bags, and yes they are limited edition bags…but I am still sticker-shocked by a price of (I’d advise you to sit down) $8,850 for an alligator trimmed canvas (say it with me people) yes canvas bag! But no fear, the average everyday person can snap up the Speedy 30 for a mere $1,800. Remember, these prices are subject to change (i.e. increase) before release. Sorry Louis Vuitton, I’m out! What do you think? Worth it or not?