CK Calvin Klein, spring 2004

Once again, the sunglasses are all about the color. The translucent white frames and champagne lenses reflect the colors of the Bead-filled Platform Sandals—it’s an easy (and fun!) way to unify your accessories and pull a look together.

Popularity: 51% [?]

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Calvin Klein, autumn 1999 
8” w. x 3 ¼” h. with 7 ½” drop

When I remodeled my home in 1986, a wonderful friend gave me some exquisite acid-etched black glass fruit bowls from the Japanese Sugahara Glassworks. They were beautiful in my new environment! This terrific little special occasion bag manages to recall that satiny-feeling glass, but in a rather more pragmatic “frosted” Lucite. The use of a glazed saddle leather for the handle is genius (even more so with the unexpected oxblood underside)—I love the shiny rich black against the softer matte black; the natural against the plastic—it’s a brilliant combination.

This can be worn as a modern shoulder bag high under the arm, or hung over the arm in an ironically lady-like manor. The greater irony, however, is how extremely difficult (Let’s be honest—almost impossible!) it is to open this otherwise perfect piece!!!

I found this modern minaudiere at the Calvin Klein flagship store on Madison Avenue. When in New York, be sure to see the fabulous interior designed by British minimalist architect John Pawson. This location opened in September 1995, and in the early years was adorned with enormous clear glass cylinder containers (think “high tech”) each containing five or six dozen perfect calla lilies—a visual feast!
     

Popularity: 16% [?]

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Calvin Klein, spring 1998

Again–the color says it all…I had to have these seafoam green Italian-made sunglasses to wear with the bag(s)!

Popularity: 14% [?]

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Calvin Klein, spring 1998
9 ¾” w. x 6” h. with a 5/8” belt

Exactly as in yesterday’s post, this chic little belt bag is quintessential Calvin Klein—perfect proportions, minimal details (no extraneous hardware!), and the softest Italian lambskin in a just-beyond-neutral seafoam green. The thin profile and supple leather keep the bag close to the body. This is not a tourist’s fanny pack! With its low slung belt, it is, however, a very modern way to carry your lipstick and look fabulous doing it! And obviously I’m addicted to this beautiful color.

Popularity: 13% [?]

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Calvin Klein, spring 1998
11 ¾” w. x 5 ¼” h. with 8 ½” drop

This chic little shoulder bag is quintessential Calvin Klein—perfect proportions, minimal details (no extraneous hardware!), and the softest Italian lambskin in a just-beyond-neutral seafoam green. With its thin profile and short drop, this bag is designed to be worn high under the arm and close to the body. Hidden magnets snap the top edges together.

Popularity: 15% [?]

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Calvin Klein Collection, summer 2006

These sandals define contemporary fusion fashion. The inspiration is the traditional Japanese Geta clog, but it’s made elegant with lacquered silver leaf and black suede, and very contemporary by the sexy wedge-shaped thong and gladiator laces.

Shortly after finding these at Sak’s Off Fifth, I was given the Issey Miyake bamboo and leather bag (06.19.2009)—it was serendipitous—they’re the perfect counterpoint!   

Popularity: 11% [?]

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