The Perfect Oscar Party Accessories. Shoes & Bags For The Movie Lover.

The following heels and clutch bags by Charlotte Olympia make great accessories if you're attending the Oscars or simply an Oscar party.

Short Film Noir Features Handbags: Gucci's Bamboo Confidential

Gucci presents a fun bit of branded content with their 1 minute and 13 second short film starring two of their new handbags, The Lady Lock and the Bamboo Shopper, for the Fall Season. Spoofing Curtis Hanson's 1997 movie L.A. Confidential, the noir-like film is set to a great piece of music ("Bad Vibrations" by The Black Angels) and was shot on location in London at The Savoy.



some stills and images from the shoot:

Gucci

Shop The Gucci Bamboo Handbag Collection here

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Handbags and Heels by Charlotte Olympia.

Charlotte Olympia launches a limited edition capsule collection for Veuve Clicquot Champagne. The bubbly collection of handbags and heels combines fashion brand Charlotte Olympia's sense of femininity and humor with the heritage of the famous French Champagne House. Cues from the champagne brand such as their yellow/orange color, their rosé color, names of their vintages, cork and of course, bubbles are combined with Swarovski sparkles, suede and satins to create this fancy and fun capsule collection.



Bouzy Pandora Clutch:

Inspired by pretty in pink Veuve Clicquot cases, the 'Bouzy Pandora' clutch box is set to match your bubbly flute of champagne.

Cheers!

Raise a glass and say 'Cheers!' to the statement clutch bag of this capsule collection. The effervescent off white figure and champagne flute is surrounded by gold glitter perspex and finished with a circular perspex handle – the perfect evening clutch bag.



Desi:

Heel measures approximately 85mm/ 2 inches. Dazzle in the fabulously feminine 'Desi'. This sparkling silhouette is an effortlessly glamorous slingback with Swarovski crystals and golden embroidery.

Bubbly Pandora:

This summer the highly covetable Pandora clutch box is bursting with champagne bubbles. This fabulous accessory will add a sparkling addition to your outfit.



Dolly:

Heel measures approximately 130mm/ 6 inches with a 40mm/ 1.5 inch platform. Pop the cork and raise a glass to the signature 'Dolly' silhouette hand crafted in glittering cork. The contrasting sheen of the gold "island platform" makes this limited-edition platform a must-have for summer wardrobes.

Cork Pouch:

This shimmering cork pouch is a must-have accessory this summer. Lined in blush silk satin and gold Charlotte Olympia plaque and finished with a Spider's Web zip closure.



Isadora:

Heel measures approximately 145mm/ 6 inches with a 35mm/ 1 inch platform. Inspired by the rich signature colours of Veuve Clicquot’s world-renowned Rosé Cuvée label, 'Isadora' is a glamorous sandal. The suede upper features crystal bejewelled detailing catches the light.



Kitty Flats:

Heel measures approximately 15mm/0.5 inches. Raise a glass to the limited-edition ‘Kitty Flats' in glittering cork with a gold embroidered cat's face.



La Grade Dame:


Heel measures approximately 110mm/ 5 inches. 'La Grande Dame' is the statement design of this capsule collection. The effervescent champagne flute is detailed with Swarovski crystals and gold bubbles – the perfect black satin sandal.

Serena:

Heel measures approximately 140mm/ 6 inches with a 40mm/ 1.5 inch platform. Encapsulating femininity and humour with the heritage of Veuve Clicquot, 'Serena' takes a sparkling twist in glitter cork, beautifully finished with the gold sheen of the signature "island platform".



Shop the collection here

Christian Louboutin Celebrates 20 Years With A Pill-Shaped Handbag, The $7000 Pilule.

Fashion designer Christian Louboutin, best known for his red soled sexy shoes, celebrates 20 years of iconic designs with a capsule collection compiled of favorite pieces from decades past. The "Pilule," handbag constructed in 100% resin, returns with the capsule collection.



Produced in very limited quantities, this is your daily dose of Louboutin and it is just what the doctor ordered. However, at just under $7,000, it may be a tough pill to swallow.







Color: Blue and white
Material: Resin
Interior: Red Grosgrain
Dimensions: Width 3.9" x Height 7.5" x Depth 3.9" (Width 100 mm x Height 190 mm x Depth 100 mm)

Pilule, No. 1120812BLB8, Collector
The bag, priced at $6,995 USD is already out of stock.

A commemorative book by Rizzoli, Christian Louboutin: 20 Years is also available.

United Nude Adds The Stealth Bag To Their Line of Architecturally-Inspired Fashions.

Since I first introduced you to United Nude's architecturally inspired shoes back in March of 2009, then more of their shoes and their collaboration with fashion designer Iris van Herpen, the company continues to expand their product line.


above: Iris van Herpen X United Nude Crystallization limited edition shoe for S/S 2011.

They have added more unique shoes for women to their collection, recently introduced a men's collection, a unisex hat, wallets and now, the Stealth Bag.


above: United Nude Launches Men’s Capsule Collection for Spring / Summer 2011

above: the Hollow men's shoe has a peek-a-boo carbon fiber heel with traditional leather upper


above: the Stealth hat for men and women was introduced in AW 2010

The United Nude Stealth Bag, like the wedge shoe in the same family is inspired by the straight lines of the Stealth F-117 fighter plane.







The Stealth leather bag is available in four different colors and costs $295
Purchase it here.

Purses With A Kick. The High-heeled Handbags of Peter Jakubik.

above: The Black Widow patent leather high heeled purse rendering by Peter Jakubik

Peter Jakubik designs many many things, most of the naughty in the nicest way. Furniture, rugs, sugar dispensers, wall hooks and many more items take on characteristics of the sexy and sensuous.


above: Rocking Girl Horse by Peter Jakubik

One of his most interesting and useful collections are his handmade purses and bags in which he combines two feminine favorites, the handbag with the high heel. From his collection of Fetish Fashion Accessories, here are some of those designs.

Black leather high-heel handbag with red interior:





Mahogany brown leather high-heel handbag with black heel:




His paper carrier high-heeled totebag:


His Excitable Stilleto Satchel:


His Rope Hog-Tied Purse:


And his Heidi handbag:

Peter Jakubik participated in the UNICEF "Week of the Blue Button“ National Collection benefit auction in 2009 with his "Heidi" designer leather bag.




The above items are one of a kind, not mass-produced. For more information, contact Peter.

about the designer:

Peter Jakubik received his Master of Arts from Academy of Fine Art and design in Bratislava. Peter Jakubik is an accomplished designer and brings together his experiences in designer leadership, creative consulting in fashion and lifestyle product design. He is co-founder of Comunistar Designers. Peter combines a talent for provoking ideas with a passion for spicy details.

See more of his sexy and stylish designs for the home here.