Pearls were the softly glowing stars of Christie’s royal jewels auction in Geneva this week. The auction, described only as the property of a royal house, brought in a total of over $31 million, easily beating the estimate of around $20 million. One of the stars of the show was this parure (a fancy word for a set of jewels meant to be worn together). The Gulf Pearl Parure, a pearl and diamond set created by Harry Winston, …
The Rakku Shoe Wheel is a completely new take on shoe storage that minimizes the space needed to fit all your footwear while presenting it in an attractive way. The wheel has a tough polymer frame and clear panels on either side that make sure the shoes stay in place, but allow you to see all your options. The bands around the outside are elastic, so everything can be slid in and out easily. The only question is will the rack still look good if you don’t own 20 pairs of rainbow-colored pumps, and if not, would it be worth buying a few pairs to improve the overall presentation? Price: $65.
Rarely would I say that a men’s bag is sexy. More often than not, the bags are simply functional and the better-looking ones usually have a sleekness to them that makes them pleasing to the eye. Dior’s Silver Messenger Bag, however, is sexy and bold. The bag is made of silver-coated canvas with a natural leather trim that should take on a coppery, aged look as the bag is used. The hardware is all brushed palladium. The front flap has touch-tape closures and, inside, there is houndstooth lining and pockets for pens, mobile …
Soft, made of very cottony denim, the Core Denim Satchel from Marc by Marc Jacobs is a lovely casual handbag that is as comfortable to carry around as it looks. The denim is embossed with the scrambled letters in “Marc Jacobs” and features a contrasting trim in rich suede. It has a zip top closure and a floral cotton lining with several interior pockets, as well as one exterior side pocket and a transparent ID window. It measures 13″ x 7.5″ x 7.5″ and has a 10″ drop from the shoulder. Price: $258.