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GENLUX Molly Sims by Alberto Tolot $4.95 FALL FASHION 2008
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SUMMER FASHION ISSUE Fashion+Beauty+Shopping!
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GENLUXshop HigH SocietY PrinceSS taMara czartorYSKi
DAUGHTER OF PRINCE ADAM KAROL CzARTORYSKI, COUSIN OF JUAN CARLOS I, KING OF SPAIN, PRINCESS TAMARA CzARTORYSKI IS ALL BUT POMPOUS. BORN IN LONDON, TRAvELED THE WORLD. SHE’S AN ACTRESS, A MODEL, AND AN AMBASSADOR FOR vARIOUS HIGH-END BRANDS. I represent Fake Bake tanning products and the Duncan Stevens jewelry line.
Who are your clients?
if you could take only one of them on vacation with you, who would it be? Both, of course! Are you trying to get me in trouble?
Jimmy Choo Seattle strappy sandal, $995, available worldwide at net-a-porter.com
Where’s your favorite place to escape to? I have two favorite places—both in Portugal: Lisbon and Troia. I love the people there and the food is amazing.
I always take my iPod, my flip camcorder, and a book. I love historical novels.
What would you pack?
name three items you couldn’t leave behind.
My dog, Mr. Boone, my BlackBerry and my favorite charcoal-gray pashmina. What shoes do you bring?
I usually bring my Louboutin pythons. I love them! I also bring my Jimmy Choos and a pair of amazing biker golden goose boots by Gina! What handbags? I bring my cute Sharai handbags and my Kelly bag by Hermès.
Christian Louboutin Juste python short boot, $1895, Christian Louboutin, Las Vegas, 702-818-1650, christianlouboutin.com
Sharai Caipirihnia python clutch, $1020, sharai.com
Asprey diamond ring, Diane von Furstenberg $9750, Asprey at The Pablita printed taffeta Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly dress, $425, DVF, LA, Hills, 310-550-0520 323-951-1947
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Sharai Mojito python clutch in pink, $1050, sharai.com
Duncan Stevens Volcano ring handcrafted in 18K gold with textured sides and a polished base, $4920, duncanstevens.com
Tamara Czartoryski for Fake Bake campaign shot in Cape Town, South Africa Duncan Stevens round citrine long drop pendant set on a handcrafted 18K suede Duncan Stevens pear citrine long drop pendant set onVivre a hand hand- zip pouch, yellow-gold chain, $4500, duncanstevens.com $125, vivre.com crafted 18K rose-gold chain, $4500, duncanstevens.com
V IN VOGUE Some of the latest fashion trends that have caught our eye
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ROUBI L’ROUBI
A WELCOME ADDITION to our inbox! These gorgeous shots are of the new menswear creations from top designer Roubi L’ Roubi and they know exactly what buttons to push. Offering top quality tailored suits Roubi l’Roubi Couture Fashion for Men has been going from strength to strength since its launch in 2004. His Edwardian-influenced menswear line was also started in the same year, taking influence from young Winston Churchill with its Astrakhanlapelled greatcoats and chalk-striped suits | Roubi L’Roubi is based on 1st Floor, 13 Norton Folgate, London E1. For more information call ++44 (0) 20 7247 4311 or visit www.roubi.eu. Alternatively contact their UK agent Lasse Hansen on ++44 (0) 845 000 4500 or email info@lassehansen.com
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EMBOSSED WALLETS by
SIMON CARTER
CREATED BY LONDON-based menswear designer Simon Carter are these silver embossed wallets – fashioned from luxury art nouveau embossed silver calf leather, each of the limited edition wallets has been lined with a different silk colour and print, making it a completely unique gift | Priced £70, for more information call ++44 (0) 20 7907 9170 or visit www.simoncarter.net
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DUCK AND COVER THERE’S A MILITARY influence to the new season’s collection that takes inspiration from both the Cold War and industrial workwear styles. Key elements throughout the range are coated zips and Velcro fastenings, diamond 3-layer quilting, multi pocket functionality, and welded/fused seam and applied detail all coupled with a monochromatic industrial colour palette of black, dark grey and navy | For more information visit www.duckand cover.co.uk
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ORIGINAL PENGUIN
AMERICANA IS THE spirit found within this collection, inspired by a big city photographer and his realisation that life begins and ends in the American diner. Retro America comes through with buffalo checks, plaids and stripes in evidence in outwear, knitwear, shirting and trousers; all set against a colour palette of dark green, red, brown and blues | For stockist information call ++44 (0) 1376 504331 or for more information visit www.originalpenguin.com
All photography by Fabrice Lachant
CARGA BAGS
TAKING ITS NAME from the Spanish for ‘load or to carry’ this Argentinean bag brand oozes sleek style and contemporary architectural design. Heavily influenced by construction techniques that combine fabrics, leather and hardware parts no visible branding can be seen apart from a steel disc embossed with a unique serial number. It is available in six styles ranging from a notebook tote to a sling bag | Prices range from £95 to £495 dependant on size and fabric option. For more information visit www.carga bags.com
THE AUGE RING by
DUNCAN STEVENS JEWELLERY THIS SIMPLE AND elegantly shaped
KIRK ORIGINALS: ECLIPSE COLLECTION
THIS NEW RANGE from London designer eyewear specialist Kirk Originals offers a choice of colourful frames including Red, Cosmic Grey and Sunburst Brown. Each are infused with an exclusive crystal material that gives the wearer a bit of sparkle | Prices start from £189, for more information call ++44 (0) 20 7240 5055 or visit www.kirkoriginals.com
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ROBERTO CAVALLI EYEWEAR ‘462’, £264 | For stockist enquiries call +44 (0) 1635 277 299.
ring follows the contours of the finger and looks similar to an eye. The marquise cut gemstone is named after the German word for eye – Auge. It’s heavy, the gold alone weighing in at approx. 32 grams and handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The marquise cut Smokey Quartz used in this piece weighs approx. 14.09cts | Priced at 32,200.00 ZAR (South African Rand), this piece is available to purchase from www.duncanstevens.com
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TIMBERLAND ‘2073’ sunglasses, £74, from Sunglasses Direct | Visit www.glassesdirect.co.uk to buy online.
RIP CURL ‘CYCLOPS’ sunglasses, £75 | Visit www.ripcurl.eu to find your nearest stockist ++44 (0) 871 277 8008
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ONE TRUE SAXON GOLD ‘MONZA GOLD’ sunglasses, £85, from Shop.com | Visit www.shop-com.co.uk to buy online.
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VON ZIPPER ‘LUCRE LAGER CRYSTAL’ sunglasses, £140 | Visit www.vonzipper.com or call +44 (0) 23 92 46 55 55.
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