Bottega Veneta "Fall 2011 Runway bags"

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My MANy Bags News #295

Below: All my male shopping comrades, Rejoice! Mr Porter is finally launching next month. Become a founding member to receive exclusive privileges (Limited time only)...

MR PORTER Is Launching Next Month! (Read Below To Learn How To Become Founding Members)

Attention all fellow Fashion and Shopping comrades, the wait is finally over... one of the most anticipated retail news of 2011 is here! The NEW dedicated menswear online shopping site from the creators of the highly successful Net-a-porter, will be officially launched next month. As you may have heard about it before, MR PORTER will be the new online shopping portal to exclusive menswear brands, while leveraging on the expertise of online retailing, style inspirations and customer service of its sister site, Net-a-porter.

Before we welcome our credit cards to the wide array of savvy menswear brands represented by Mr Porter (from Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Gucci, Dunhill and Bottega Veneta to niche specialist brands such as John Lobb, E. Tautz, Lock & Co, Valextra and Swayne Adeney Brigg), let us answer Mr Porter’s calling and be amongst the very first group of fans to become founding members of this new online retail destination!

For a limited time prior to launch, Mr Porter will is inviting you (my Readers) to become a MR PORTER Founding Member. Founding Members will receive such benefits as:

• Exclusive access to the site before it launches to the public
• Complimentary shipping on all purchases made during this period (my favourite!)
• Seasonal previews and MR PORTER exclusives
• Access to a team of Personal Shoppers for expert style advice

Hurry! I have already signed up:-) And you can too. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Remember you read it first on mymanybags.blogspot.com!

Source: Mr Porter

My MANy Bags News #290

Below: Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Jason Statham spotted with a Hermès Birkin and Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Nero Duffel respectively...

Below: Rosie Huntington Whiteley, looking fabulous in the recent Victoria Secret's fashion show runway... For someone young and beautiful as her...the Birkin seems to have added years to her look. Agree?

Below: The iconic Hermès Birkin Bag in Blue Jean...

Below: Bottega Veneta's Intrecciato Nero Duffel Bag... great travel companion if you want to travel in style:-P

Spotted Hermès Birkin On Rosie Hungington Whiteley And Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Nero Duffel On Jason Statham

I just got to watched Victoria Secret's latest fashion show a couple of hours ago and I was wowed by the beautiful, elaborate lingerie + 'costume' design. Most importantly, by the beautiful girls and the surprising line-up of models for this year's show. I cannot believe Anja Rubik made it as a Victoria Secret's Angel... always thought she was too edgy for a bombshell look. But she pulled it off in a way. Lily Donaldson looked very at ease on the catwalk. Who knew she has such great 'assets' too:-P

But of the girls, Rosie Hunington caught my eye with her super seductive lips:-P That brought to mind a pic that I recently came across of her alongside 'boyfriend(?!?), Jason Statham at London's Heathrow Airport.

She did not seem like the Hermès birkin kind of girl. Rosie's look is playful and young (she's 23)...and Birkin bag was unlikely to be her choice of bag. But she carried one... in Blue Jean (I think) with silver palladium hardware. Do you guys think she look too young for a birkin? Me think so. The bag although being such an icon (here lies the problem) weighs her down...and made her more mature in her years than she should be. She had looked so cute and full of youthful zest in her Victoria Secret's runway, perhaps a more edgy alternative the likes of Givenchy's Pandora bag or even a PS1 bag would befit her age better. My humble opinions:-P... feel free to convince me otherwise.

As for Jason Statham (twice Rosie's age)... he looked composed and well 'heeled' with his gorgeous Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Nero Duffel Bag. I wished he'd took off that cap. It's just the opposite of what Rosie is doing (She gained 'years' with such a classic handbag) but Jason looked as if he is trying to rekindle his teenage years, perhaps to be a better match for his young girlfriend?

Enough said, I still love those bags! They make gorgeous travel companions for sure, looking as good as the cute couple:-)

Source: Just Jared, Bottega Veneta

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #143

Below: 'Sheer' joy of Spring Summer 2011? Men's peekaboo torso and nipples?!?! Many designers are proposing transparency for next season. Neil Barrett's Spring Summer 2011 menswear sees lots of take on this transparency trend... sheer tops anyone? I like this look, blazer to show just a little and not too overwhelming for the eyes...

Below: Leather and sheer seemed to create an interesting opposing aesthetic of tough vs. the feminine... use transparency wisely to not look effeminate and trying too hard... (Neil Barrett SS2011)

Below: If you are shy, layer the translucent top over a solid for a more subtle take... (Neil Barrett SS2011)

Below: Burberry Prorsum proposes biker's take on masculine/feminine transparency trend... netted knit top over biker style pants and tough looking sandals...

Below: Military shirts in sheer fabric for Burberry Prorsum SS2011... again, tough over soft...

Below: Even more classic brands like Bottega Veneta are also not shying away from showing subtle skin... layer a trench over, show enough of pecs to tease... chest hair in minimal amounts please:-)

Below: Not even Hermès are spared from the invasion of transparency in menswear...

Below: Givenchy SS2011 also sees men dressing in sheer shirts, who says women can only do the seductive look:-)

Below: Nipple bearing seems fundamental for Spring Summer 2011 menswear... Lanvin agrees too...:-)

Below: Alexis Mabille SS2011 Menswear... sheer and flamboyant...

'Sheer' Joy For Spring Summer 2011

Remember this guy whom I commented I was against men showing off his nipples no matter what the situation is?


Time to eat my words back... *Glurp*. It may used to be 'socially' unacceptable for men to flaunt skin thru translucent fabrics (guys who do, screamed effeminate and fetish) things are about to change. Our female counterparts have always leverage on 'seduction' thru 'now you see it, now you don't' fabrics... now it is the guy's turn to 'shine' in this arena. (One thing I find strange is that guys wearing sheer tops are feminine, but it is strangely acceptable when guys bare the full torso during summer. That's considered masculine).

For Spring Summer 2011, transparency have been a big trend on the women's runway. But it seems designers all over have decided it is just as good a fashion statement for men as well. So here we are, presented on the runways of almost every major fashion brands, be it avant garde houses like Neil Barrett, Lanvin or Givenchy, or classic houses like Hermès and Bottega Veneta... each had their interpretations of transparency to some extent.

Nipples, pecs and abs 'peeked' in abundance thru sheer fabrics, lightweight knits or netted tops... it's 'male-physique' galore for any adoring eyes:-)

I wonder how widely adopted will this transparency trend be when Spring Summer 2011 hits full steam. I know if I am to wear sheer tops, I'd do it in Neil Barrett's style, militant and tough, over blazers and utilitarian pants to oppose the femininity of this subtle exposé. Or even Burberry Prorsum's biker take, with leather jackets complete with killer strap sandals.

What say you guys? Will you ever be ready to 'peekaboo' some nipples and abs?:-) Is it 'sheer joy' or 'sheer despair' for you?

Source: Vogue UK

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #142

Below: Blue is the new favourite colour for Spring Summer 2011! Neil Barrett SS2011...

Below: Ultra bright blues for Jil Sander SS2011... this is one dominant shade for the season...

Below: Bottega Veneta SS2011... blue is masculine and never boring...

Below: 3.1 Phillip Lim SS2011... lighter blue is also seen in abundance for the new season...

Below: Calvin Klein SS2011...

I See Blues For Spring Summer 2011!

Khaki and Military hues were dominating Fall Winter 2010 season. But for next Spring Summer 2011, get ready for an invasion of the blue hues! Navys, midnight blues, sky blues (Especially a bright, almost flourescent shade is everywhere!)... you name a shade, you have it on the runways!

From Neil Barrett (my favourite collection), Jil Sander, Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, 3.1 Phillip Lim and more... Blue is the new favourite for Spring Summer 2011.

Source: Vogue UK

The Material Boy #424

Below: My Christmas wishlist from Bottega Veneta... any 'Santa Claus (means all my generous friends:-P) to surprise me this festive holiday?:-P To make shopping for me easier, here's a list of what will make me very happy:-P
Top of my wishlist, these jewel tones Crocodile Fume Document Case (SGD 17790)... you will be my 'best friend' forever! Ostrich version (SGD 9510) accepted too:-)

Below: Or some handsome bags to hold my tech gear? These Bottega Veneta Polonaise Computer Case (SGD 3250 for black/ SGD 3050 for bitter) or messenger bags (SGD 3150) will be perfect to safekeep my iphone and macbook!

Below: I will not mind these Light Calf Travel Cases (SGD 780) (to hold all the lugs and chargers or use as a clutch) or the handsome Cervo Briefcases with gorgeous textured leather!

Below: Fabulous Light Calf Soft Crocodile Convertible Bag (SGD 9500) with BV glasses to make casual days out even more fabulous and gay:-P

Below: And if I am to own a crocodile skin bag, it's a must to match it with exotic skin small leather goods... the purple croc skin wallet (SGD 1630) is worth considering. And, okay, I can also compromise with any intrecciato designs too (Intrecciato Calf Wallet, SGD 610):-P

Below: Lastly, any of these lovely Intrecciato Calf Leather or Suede Loafers (SGD 870) will remind me of our 'friendship' with every step I take! Such a thoughful gift, don't you think?:-P (Hint Hint!)

Bottega Veneta Christmas 2010 Wishlist

It's the season of giving. I wonder what 'Santa Claus' ( that means really 'good' friends who wants to make me really happy:-P) will bring me this festive holiday. So to help these 'friends' have an idea on what I am wishing for and make their festive shopping a little easier (I am that thoughtful to my 'good' friends:-P)... Here's a list of beautiful things from Bottega Veneta to kick start the gift shopping for me:-P

And I assume $ is no issue since friendship is priceless eh? These 'friends' are indeed generous:-P

So here u go:-P...make me happy!:-P

Top on my list are those high gloss, ultra luxurious Crocodile Fume Document Case in purple, blue and emerald green. Just imagine how many pairs of envy eyes will be on me when I attend Christmas parties clutching one of these in my hands?!?! Please do bear in mind, I will also gladly accept the Emerald Green Ostrich version if crocodile is not available. Ain't I that 'easy' to please?:-P

Every boy loves their tech toys. I am no exception. I love my laptop. I love my iphone. A guy will smile and dream of Bottega Veneta's Polonaise Computer Case or messenger bags in browns and blacks to safe keep our connection to the world. Handsome with no frills, it's a perfect everyday companion, sturdy enough to hold all all your tech gear for the new year! Or how about the Cervo briefcases in textured leather to play up extra contrast for any well suited professionals?:-P I am sure these lovely, handsome bags will help me make a impression with my potential clients when I use them at work:-) So do keep these bags in mind too:-P

If you find shopping for work related gifts a letdown for festive spirits, then how about something for my casual days off. Imagine my joy if I can have the Light Calf Soft Crocodile Convertible Bag paired with that nerd chic BV glasses (love the intrecciato patterns!) that will go excellent with jeans and bow tie. To make sure there is a perfect match, please do consider adding in some crocodile and ostrich wallets and you will be my best friend for a long long time to come.

Okay, I am beginning to sound too demanding? Bags and exotic skins are too extravagant, oh no worries... I am sure, in the very least, a pair of intrecciato woven suede or leather loafers should fit any budget? These shoes will remind me of our friendship every step I take. Ain't that a thoughtful gift idea?

So to all my 'GOOD' friends... you now know what I want.

Thank you in advance!

(A guy can dream:-) It's Christmas time and we can all wish for the best!)

Source: Bottega Veneta