From page 70 of Bergdorf Goodman’s June Magazine.
Every so often during my online clothing hunt I come across an item that makes me stop in my tracks, forget what I was doing and just drool. I may not need every item I want, I may not be able to afford every item I want, but I can certainly appreciate every item I want!
Today’s afternoon delight: the Valentino Butterfly collection and Pre-Fall 2014 collection. I’m in love with the current run of butterfly bags, from the pouch to the clutch to the tote to the Clover Canyon-esque patchwork tote. No wonder this bag from the collection already sold out. Is it too late to hope some pieces inspired by this collection hit Anthropologie come fall? Because my jaw dropped to the floor when I saw this lookbook.
Inside, a lookbook worth dreaming of. What’s your afternoon delight today?
Everything is relative of course. This is a brand after-all where a “graphic tee” costs $950. (Suddenly $68 seems like a drop in the bucket.) It’s wonderful to admire the craftsmanship, detail work and whimsical ideas behind this Valentino collection. There’s a joy here that has been missing from clothing lately which I’m delighted to see returning.
Most of these items are not online anywhere yet — or they may never be online. Such luxury often goes in-store only. Part of what I love about living in New York City is being able to walk through a Barney’s or a Bergdorf Goodman to appreciate clothing like this up close. I feel inspired just looking at these clothes!
Now, Anthro, about that eagle cape you see above…
