Luxury Brands In The World

Luxury brands are the most popular products that any shopper talks about. Louis Vuitton tops the list of the best luxury brands in the world, according to Inter brand. The world’s biggest brand consultancy, Inter brand has ranked companies based on its brand value.

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Louis Vuitton The French fashion house, Louis Vuitton tops the list of luxury brands in the world. The company’s products include luxury trunks, leather goods, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and books. Brand value: $23,577 million

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Gucci The house of Gucci is an Italian fashion and leather goods brand. The company features finely crafted leather accessories like handbags, shoes, clothing, watches and jewelry. Brand value: $9,446 million

Hermes The luxury French brand, Hermes is very well known for its silk scarves, leather and perfumes. Hermes specializes in lifestyle accessories, ties, clothing, watches, stationery, footwear, gloves and decorative among other products. Brand value: $6,182 million

Cartier Founded in Paris, Cartier is very well known for its exquisite jewelry and wrist watches. Apart from having a long history of selling its watches to royalty and celebrities, the company’s collections include leather goods and accessories. Brand value: $5,495 million

Tiffany & Co Tiffany & Co is often referred to as Tiffany’s and is this luxury American multinational jewelry and silverware corporation sells china, crystal, fragrances, personal accessories and leather goods apart from its renowned diamond jewelry. Brand value: $5,159 million

Burberry The British luxury fashion house is distinctively known for its tartan pattern. Apart from its popular trench coat the company is known for its accessories, bags, shoes, watches and fragrance among other products. Brand value: $4,342 million

Prada Prada is an Italian fashion label which specializes in luxury goods such as leather accessories, shoes, luggage and hats. Runway shows, boutiques, perfumes and LG Prada mobile phone is its business today. Brand value: $4,271 million

Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren Corporation is an upscale American lifestyle brand which produces clothing, accessories, footwear, fragrances and furniture which are all marketed under a portfolio of brands. Brand value: $4,038 million

Source: Yahoo.com

going green

i have a thing for boys crew neck t-shirts and most recently, those in camouflage from Target. paired with my go-to pantalones from 3.1 phillip lim, then some almost permanent bracelets and watch, along with my mom's monday purse, her lime birkin. costume nationals on feet too, and aviators.

SOPHIA'S EXCESSories

As captured by her Instagram lens. (follow her @helloitsmesophia, and me @loveannatran)
I think she (we) have a problem.

leopard print + mustard balenciaga circa 2007

our dad's badass Cartier jag ring

Chanel + wire

travel gear: The Work navy balenciaga, LV carry-on, and Tory Burch flats

Missoni x Target umbrella with an impractical-for-the-rain suede Balenciaga

Clic H bracelet, a very happy birthday gift from Sophia's husband

everything we know, we learn from our mom: color blocking, leopard detail, and another Birkin

Pangaea, Cartier Love bracelet, W. Prince, & Breitling

matching Chanel and home-made macarons

red bottom girls

our newest child, the python Chloe Paraty in black

the forever accessory

9.24.11

SPRINGTIME in HOLLYWOOD | GQ TAIWAN SPRING 2012

last december I was the assistant stylist to brent austin coover, editor of OUT mag and incredible menswear stylist, for a guerilla photo shoot for GQ Taiwan...and its finally been published!
with the boldest, brightest suits from Marc Jacobs, Zegna, Calvin, Hermes, and co., we dressed our Mr. Hollywood for a tour through Rodeo Drive, WeHo, the Beverly hotel, and the ubiquitous sign.

love a man in a fuschia suit.

model: Chris Dattola
photographer: Chiun-Kai Shih
stylist: Brent Austin Coover
assistant stylist: Anna Tran

Paris Fashion - 1955 Spring Lines on Street Corners - Givenchy and Dior

"Spring Lines on Street Corners" from Realities Magazine May 1955
"Four out-of-doors ensembles from the current collections"
Photographs by Sante Forlano

"No 1332," an ensemble by Givenchy with a new formula: a three-quarter coat, sleeveless and boat-necked, in a warm beige tweed, worn over a wool jersey suit in the same shade. The silk umbrella is by Vedrenne.

"Anglomanie:" two pieces that look like three are something to sing about, A long-torsoed dress by Dior in black and white Glen plaid becomes an almost classic suit when its jacket is buttoned up. New points: the longer back of the jacket over the pleated skirt. Worn with a yellow straw beret.

"No 4298:" a wide stand-away collar with its triple-fold bow is the headline news of this natural Glen plaid suit by Givenchy. The collarless three-quarter coat in a darker beige fleece is straight and simple. the cap matches the suit. Her leather bag is by Hermes.

"The A Dress," a pearl for the oyster: a dark gray flannel suit by Dior. The long double-breasted jacket, slit on the side, pyramids over a wide-pleated skirt held out by a petticoat. Hat in white felt.
(Photograph taken in front of Marius restaurant, 9, rue de Bourgogne, Paris)

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS [part II]

FASHION IS NOT SOMETHING THAT EXISTS IN DRESSES ONLY. 
FASHION IS IN THE SKY,
IN THE STREET.
FASHION HAS TO DO WITH THE IDEAS,
THE WAY WE LIVE,
WHAT IS HAPPENING.
COCO CHANEL. 

the PS pouchette & scallops

spikes & bangles over a balenciaga skirt

hérmes + buddha beads

freja says f l o a t

the 3.1 phillip lim suit

rainbow brite

"and can you tell me what you're wearing?"

fashion gives you wiiings!

COLLIER DE CHIEN: DIY PROJECT!

The Hermès Collier de Chien bracelet has been on the wrists of the most fashionable elite for some time now. And ever since my first visit to Hermès with my mom, I have always had my eye on that massively bulky, studded leather cuff (actually, all their leather bracelets are pretty to die for). I can't really say that I'd ever expect it to be an Hermès signature though – designed in the 1940s – because it looks so edgy, modern, and quite current given that it was first designed over 60 years ago! Collier de Chien is simply French for "dog collar": appropriately humorous for such a serious brand. 


It comes in all sorts of colors, is always a part of the runway at every season's shows, and has become a part of the Fashion Week uniform (alongside either a Balenciaga, Chloe, or Wang bag, liquid leggings, Louboutins, and Ray Ban aviators). 


The ever-so-chic Kate Lanphear (senior style director at Elle mag) is always seen sporting her collection, as is Rachel Zoe, among other celebrities. If I were to own one, it'd be in black (or maybe even taupe!) calfskin with gold hardware. Simple, fabulous, and would go with just about everything I own. 
Oh, to dream.


But since the humble $1,025 price tag on this baby is a tad out of reach right now, I'm guessing the next best thing is to MAKE MY OWN. yeah. make. I was reading through Caroline's Mode when I stumbled across this DIY template for a PAPER COLLIER DE CHIEN: a few traces here, a few snips with scissors there, a dab of glue here and here, and you've got yourself one affordable cuff! I will definitely be trying this myself. And if I succeed, I will most definitely be making some friendship Hermès paper cuffs. Take a look at these templates to get some ideas on how you can decorate them to make it your own. I'm so excited to try this!  




<3K.L.

from the runway

can you spot the real one?

art project!

* if any of you try this, please send photos. i wanna see!

happy cutting&gluing!

via style.com, fearlanphear, carolinesmode, & luxuryobsessed