Imperial Russia is the muse for many a Fall fashion collection this year. She tells a story of grandeur, in which wealth was expressed materially, and privy only to those close to the Tsar. In conjuring up the rich cultural narrative that is interwoven throughout the Eastern European heritage, European designers have utilized velvet and [Continue reading...]

The first clutch was created by a Russian designer working for a label Lavrent back in September 2010…. http://shapogo.livejournal.com/46872.html … and the second is from Ralph Lauren F/W 2011 collection, introduced in February 2011. Any ideas? http://www.bagsnob.com/2011/02/exclusive_ralph_lauren_fall_20.html [Continue reading...]