Covet: Ferragamo Patent Boot (for him)

These could be the perfect boot. Dress them up or down. I could definitely see these with a pair of jeans or flat-front pants.

Salvatore Ferragamo Patent Boot – $650.00

Toro (brown) patent leather. Elastic gusset; tonal topstitching. Stacked heel. Made in Italy.

Incanto Heaven by Ferragamo

While shopping this weekend at Salvatore Ferragamo, I picked up a sample of Incanto Heaven.

It’s a light fruity floral fragrance perfect for summer.

From the Ferragamo Web site:

Concept
Imagine a mythical place…
A colorful world where flowers bloom…
Fabulous peacocks spread their brilliant plumage…

Here comes Incanto Heaven,
inviting you to join in a new cosmic dance…

Incanto Heaven…the magic of fortune.

Fragrance
Incanto Heaven, a magical, vivacious fruity floral fragrance, bursting with life and color.

Top Note:
Incanto Heaven takes off with the radiant freshness of Grapefruit and Seringa Flower blended with juicy Red Apple. Grapefruit, Seringa Flower.

Middle Note:
Refined and tender Pink Peony introduces velvety Apricot lifted by the luminous elegance of Hibiscus Flower Tea. Pink Peony, Apricot.

Base Note:
Precious and powdery, a whirl of Orris melts together with sophisticated Violet and voluptuous Musk.
Musk, Violet Flower.

Packaging
Heavenly swirls of color combine in cosmic celebration with yellow and purple liberty print…
A brilliant bird of paradise fans his tail and a royal purple cap is like a crown on a sheer pink flacon.

Tie Fighters

They say ties are going out of style.

I say what do “they” know.

Here are some fine examples from the latest collections of Hugo Boss and Salvatore Ferragamo:

Hugo Boss

Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo Celebrates 80 Years

I can’t imagine life without ever having owned a pair or two or three of luxurious Ferragamo shoes. His beautiful designs were good enough for some of the most glamorous Hollywood stars and they are certainly good enough for me.

This weekend in Shanghai, the Italian label Salvatore Ferragamo celebrated it’s 80th anniversary in the business.

Celebrities such as Christina Ricci, Jennifer Jason Lee and Melissa George were on hand for the festivities, which included a fashion show, gala dinner and performance by dancer Roberto Bolle of the La Scala Ballet. Bolle is representative for Ferragamo’s new line of watches.

Congratulations, Ferragamo.

Here are some pictures of the event:

From left to right: Christina Ricci, Jennifer Jason Lee, Melissa George

Roberto Bolle strutted the catwalk before breaking into dance

Roberto Bolle and partner perform at Salvatore Ferragamo’s 80th Anniversary

At the Salvatore Ferragamo: Evolving Legend 1928-2008 exhibition: a bag-making workshop, a colorful display of shoes, a chandelier made of Ferragamo perfume bottles

Covet: Salvatore Ferragamo Loafer

In my experience, if you introduce the man in your life to fabulous shoes, they become almost as obsessed as women.

Here’s the perfect pair to get the shoe love growing.

Salvatore Ferragamo Party Loafer

Brown with black topstiching. Strap across the vamp. Tooled logo detail.

Made in Italy. $495

It’s In The Bag

I’m looking for a new handbag.

For over a year, I’ve been in love with a small Salvatore Ferragamo purse. At the time I was looking to simplify my life, so I downsized from a big shoulder-breaking tote to an elegant little black bag that fits a very small wallet, my cell phone, a compact and a few other little baubles.

But I’m getting a hankering for a bigger bag. Totes are so in right now. But I don’t want one that is too big.

Here are some adorable bags. They’re fairly expensive but so cute and colorful.

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Shopper – $2,780.00

Blue woven leather shopper with gold hardware and padlock detail. Bottega Veneta bag has two adjustable straps with gold buckles attached to two gold rivets on main body of bag. Bag has a woven tab closure, a padlock fastening and a functional key attached to strap.

Miu Miu Spongy leather rounded tote – $1,015.00

Fuchsia spongy leather small rounded tote with gold hardware. Miu Miu tote has two handles to hold, reinforced corners, press stud fastenings to expand, two separate compartments with a zipped section in the middle and is fully lined.

Be & D Roadster slouch hobo bag – $895.00

Coral leather east west slouch hobo bag with gold hardwear. Be & D bag has leather and woven suede double shoulder straps with a gold ring and clasp on opposite ends, a fold-over flap top and side zip pockets with contrast suede detailing.

Fendi Bag de Jour – $1,680.00

Scarlet patent perforated leather large triangular tote with two black rope handles. Fendi tote has a large logo on the front, side pockets, a hook fastening on top with press stud closures and a small zip fastening pocket on inside.

All bags available at net-a-porter.com.

What bag are you carrying this season?