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New York Fashion Week: Accessory Rundown

Abaete Shoes

Williamson Makeup/Shoes

Sarafpour Hair/Makeup

Monique Lhuillier necklace

Mizrahi hair

Max Azria Shoes

marc by marc fannybelt

hanii-y shoes/scarf

Halston Beltbag

derek lam bag

betsey johnson wig/hat

Extras Extras: When Can We Read All About It?

Until they gain stable enough footing to expand their lines into accessories collections, or they start out focusing on extras, smaller apparel designers aren’t known for the side dishes, like shoes and handbags. The major fashion houses seem to maintain that monopoly: Balenciaga shoes routinely become iconic, Fendi and Marc Jacobs churn out “it” bags like soft serve; and earlier this year Kaiser Karl brought us an entire carousel of giant Chanel accessories.

So far this season we’ve seen unremarkable accessories in the Elie Tahari show, and Jason Wu’s models sported some hot peeptoe pumps (above). And… thats it. And while we’re only a day in and still awaiting snaps of many of the shows, the accessories front seems pretty barren.

While a lot of designer pieces and overall looks can be easily replicated without paying thousands of dollars, shoes tend to spark fashion revolutions and hysterics. Those little extras are what create the buzz, the wait lists, new fans and backlash. They’re the protein of the runways! Over the next week I expect a buffet of life-altering accessories trends. If the only extras for spring are the goody bags at the tents, we’ll have to settle for last season’s leftovers.

FashionPorn: The French Do it Better!

French Vogue never disappoints, they are always thinking of new ways to present fashion. Here’s an editorial from the Dec/Jan 2006 issue featuring the hot accessories of the season.

[the fashion spot]

TrendSpark: Large Hair Accessories

Really cute hair accessories from Johnny Loves Rosie.  Flowers and bows in the hair, adorn, decorate etc and make a bold girly statement.

Oh, How Much is That 11 Dollar Bill?

Martin Margiela Line 11 billfold wallet is just about the coolest thing I’ve spotted this week. Layered to look like a wad of cash, the 11 Billfold is made from leather and paper to keep it looking authentic. Of course at $375 bucks, it’s a bit more expensive than printing your own money. Find it at AR.

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Lining Up at Henri Bendel’s

So twice a year NYC’s famous Henri Bendel’s holds a search for new indie designers looking for an in to the industry. Designers will start to line up outside starting at 2am in the morning. I was not going to get up that early, however I did get there at 7:30am and at that time was still 2 city blocks away from the entrance. While about a thousand people continued to add on with every hour or so.My time paid off thanks to the hands of the fashion gods and my brilliant reps at Bui-Lavry PR who helped me display and sell my treasured head pieces. Bendel’s is giving me a time slot to host my own Angel Lust trunk show near the end of April, which will coincide with the debut of my items on “Gossip Girl” !!!I’m going to write more about the event on my personal blog along with some very helpful tips for all future designers who want to stand in line. Visit me http://angellustpr.blogspot.com/-Kristen May Anastasia