WINTER ‘12-’13 Vol. 6
Winter 2012 - Vol. 6
Editor in Chief Csaba Fikker Managing Editor Dana Elizabeth Johnson Creative Director Kai He Photographers Kai He Scott Naide Isabele Ruen Jan Lim Kevin M. Schmitz Writers Dana Elizabeth Jonson Laura Yazdi Jullianna Maranon Yasmin Santana Shari Baier
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Contents 06
December ‘12 Highlights
14
Accessories Made in LA
24
Gifts for under $25
26
Gifts for under a Grand
30
Cindy Gellersen of Bagstil
40
Top 10 Fashion Proffessionals to watch for in ‘13
56
Enza Costa
86
Charlene K - Jewelry
88
Beauty Section
94
Sachika Twins B-party
34
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NEWS
jcPenney Holiday Collections From – Lulu Guinness, Jenny Packham And VivienneTam jcPenney is adding three new designers to its 2012 holiday lineup with limited-engagement collections from LULU by Lulu Guinness™, Jenny Packham Boudoir® and Double Happiness Vivienne Tam™. Each designer infused her unique design aesthetic and personality into a line of handbags, fashion accessories and exciting gift items that are now available exclusively at most jcpenney stores and on jcp.com through the holiday season. “We partnered with three leading designers to create unique collections that offer affordable luxury during the holidays,” said Liz Sweney, chief merchant at jcpenney. “Each stayed true to her signature style to ensure every item reflects its namesake brand. The collections range in price from $8 to $65, making each piece accessible to more customers across the country.”
LULU by Lulu Guinness
Jenny Packham Boudoir Designs from British runway designer Jenny Packham often grace the red carpet. Her new holiday line at jcpenney, Jenny Packham Boudoir, features elegant pieces perfect for holiday dressing and gifting. From jewelry boxes and bracelets to cosmetic bags and coin purses, her collection offers a touch of sophisticated glamour to any woman’s wardrobe.
Known for her love of retro glamour and modern chic, British designer Lulu Guinness brings her colorful, cheeky style to LULU by Lulu Guinness.
Double Happiness Vivienne Tam
Filled with whimsical, unexpected designs, the collection includes handbags and fashion accessories to brighten any look. LULU by Lulu Guinness is available for a limited time during the holiday season and will expand its assortment in 2013 with a dedicated shop inside jcpenney. “I am so thrilled to be working with jcpenney on my new LULU by Lulu Guinness line. The heart of the brand is a fabulous line of unique fun prints that offers American customers a chic but affordable way to dress up any outfit,” said Lulu Guinness OBE, founder and creative director of Lulu Guinness. “LULU by Lulu Guinness is a London-inspired collection that takes a fresh and innovative approach to capturing the spirit of the city.”
Christian Serratos debuting a special, limited edition ‘Angela’ inspired jewelry collection As we countdown the days until the final installment of the Twilight Saga (Breaking Dawn Part 2 hits theaters November 16th), star Christian Serratos, who has been in all the films since the saga’s beginning playing ‘Angela Weber,’ Kristen Stewart’s human best friend, is debuting a special, limited edition ‘Angela’ inspired jewelry collection, which will be available online (http://kisshy.net/) .
Christian, who also has a recurring role on ABC Family’s ‘Secret Life of the American Teenager’, is often seen wearing designs from her jewelry line, Kisshy, on the red carpet. The Angela line by Kisshy represents glamour, sparkle, and bold statement pieces. Christian is a true born designer, inventive and innovative, hand selects every material, and crafts everything by hand along with her mom, Alicia, who has worked in the fashion world with costume designers for years. The line is unique, beautiful, deeply meaningful, and made from luxurious materials including Chinese black crystal, Swarovski, and freshwater pearls.
Vivienne Tam is a passionate designer known for her Eastern-inspired designs. Double Happiness Vivienne Tam features Tam’s signature dragon print throughout this vividly colorful collection. Offering items including cosmetic bags, scarves and slippers, Double Happiness Vivienne Tam offers modern style at an affordable price. Kisshy is luxury with a family legacy. Mother/ daughter team Alicia and Christian Serratos craft all their designs by hand in Los Angeles and this luxe brand is made with love. With materials sourced from Bali, India, and Thailand, the designers are inspired by the beauty of Mexican iconography, their family history, and a strong sense of place. The symbolism-rich holidays of Dia de los Muertes and Lotteria are particularly influential in their designs. Incorporating rosaries and crosses, these bold statement pieces are unique, beautiful, and deeply meaningful. They will surely be passed down to new generations, where they will continue to resonate and sparkle for years to come. Kisshy got its name from Christian’s childhood nickname. Her evolution as an artist and designer is evident in these remarkable pieces of wearable art; ones that come from deep within the heart of a family.