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7 sinful little pleasures ...
Accessories are the undisputed ambassadors of Made in Italy around the world. And they are absolutely indispensable hits of the coming season. Luxurious accessory items are at the pulse - and the throat, and the feet and the fingertips - of prominent followers of fashion world wide. Some devotees are known to put themselves on waiting lists at exclusive boutiques to ensure their share of the booty. DolceVita presents a list of accessories so tempting, many people are willing to spend a small fortune to obtain them. It's a little naughty, yes, but they feel so good... the seven sinful little pleasures!
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J.P.Tod's D.Bag
From 1.190.000 to 7.900.000 lire
approximately $700 to $5000
From Milano to Paris, NY to LA, there's not a Tod's boutique anywhere that hasn't opened a D.bag waiting list, chalking up the reservations for the most sought after bag of the season. At the Milano location in Via Spiga, there won't be a bag in sight for at least a couple of months. Brought out by Diego della Valle several years ago, the D-bag (the 'D' stands for Diana) has become standard VIP issue. It is a simple item, consisting of 2 pieces of leather joined at the center. |
Fendi's "La Baguette"
From 600.000 to 6 Million lire
approximately $350 to $3500
This bag bears the name of the beloved French bread with its characteristic shape. Like its namesake, this essential little bag, to be carried under the arm, has captured the hearts of thousands, becoming a collector's item in the US. The classic little clutch with its familiar FF logo is available in a great many versions: from the basic brown canvas bag to the ultra-exclusive model in velvet produced with the same textile methods used in the 1700's.
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Two-tone Prada shoes
430.000 lire
approximately $250
A new Prada pump, designed in the same ABS resins used in car bumpers. The unique heel adds a finishing touch, while the bold two-tone guarantees Prada eccentricity. |
Gucci belts
From 130 to 250.000 lire
approximately $75 to $150
Tom Ford has succeeded in putting the Double-G logo around half the waists in Hollywood. The hottest item is a black belt with a metal buckle, although the older model with its gold-plated Double-G is still highly sought after.
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Cashmere Shirt by Loro Piana
990.000 lire
approximately $600
Loro Piana uses only pure cashmere or precious vicuņa fibers (a highly-valued yarn known to the Incas as "fiber of the Gods") in its collection. As the cashmere shirt is already priced at nearly one million lire, a sweater in pure vicuņa, produced by Loro Piana for its most exclusive clientele, is going to cost, well, a whole lot more... |
Bvlgari Neckties
$ 190 in US
The entire Bulgari collection of ties is made with the particular seven
fold technique, which requires twice as much silk as a
normal tie and the same material is used externally and for the lining with
the use of a limited number of stitches.
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The Etro Bag
From 310.000 lire to 760.000 lire
approximately $200 to $500
This is the simple, functional shopping bag as reinvented by Etro. It is covered in original, masculine fabrics such as pinstripe, plaid and herringbone, all in various shades of grey. |
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