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Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee on the cover of Meg Magazine (February 2011)
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The Legacy of Judith Leiber
Judith Leiber creations are a cut above the competition; incomparable in quality and craftsmanship. These artful handbags and minaudières are part of the permanent design collections at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, The Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Adding to Hollywood’s nearly 50-year love affair with the brand, almost every First Lady dating back to 1963 has carried these custom-made bags to the U.S. Presidential Inauguration ceremonies. Judith Leiber is truly an iconic American brand.
First a look at the new arrivals, a limited edition of triple tiered cake minaudiere.
Topsy Turvy
Blue Bows
Hard Candy
Blush pink octogonal minaudiere
Madeleine in Raspberry Python
Clutch with enamel and crystal floral closure
Blush pink octogonal minaudiere
Madeleine in Raspberry Python
Clutch with enamel and crystal floral closure
Now a look at some of Judith Leiber's amazing creations.
Kyoto
The Pagoda minaudiere
Ming
Dragon minaudiere
Animal series
Pigtail
Pig minaudiere
Humble
Penguin minaudiere
Wilbur
Hedgehog minaudiere
Ling
Panda minaudiere
And last, the exquisite series of fans
Fluttering Geisha
Empress
Courtesy Judith Leiber
Paolo Roldan walking for Rynshu Fall/Winter 2011 Collection (Paris Fashion Week)
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Jasmine Curtis Smith is cover girl for Chalk Magazine (February 2011)
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Makoto Azuma: Botanical Sculpture with Swarovski Elements
Japan's greatest flower artist Makoto Azuma teamed up with Swarovski Elements for a special project, a botanical calendar for Numero Tokyo Jan/Feb 2011 issue. Azuma created six exquisite botanical sculptures made with Swarovski Elements. The artist converts flowers and plants to an artistic expression by integrating the finest crystal elements.
Born in Japan in 1976, Makoto Azuma started his career as a florist in 2002, and has now an haute-couture floral shop "Jardins des Fleurs" in Tokyo. Since 2005, he had several exhibitions all over the world, in New York, Paris, Germany and more.
Born in Japan in 1976, Makoto Azuma started his career as a florist in 2002, and has now an haute-couture floral shop "Jardins des Fleurs" in Tokyo. Since 2005, he had several exhibitions all over the world, in New York, Paris, Germany and more.
Model Behavior (Metro Magazine, February 2011)
Models becoming muses who "inspire designers in the wake of their beauty and brains"
PH: Milo Sogueco and Jo Ann Bitagcol
Make-Up: Joyce Platon (Bianca and Marina), Julie Ebio (Raya), Pinky Flores-Alcantara (Wilma and Patty), Mio Robo (Jasmine), and Pilita Guadines (Tetta)
Hair: Jim Guerrero for L'Oreal Professionel (Marina, Raya and Wilma), Mark Baquiran (Bianca, Patty, Jasmine and Tetta)
Nails: Posh Nails Tomas Morato (Marina, Patty, Raya, Bianca and Wilma)
PH: Milo Sogueco and Jo Ann Bitagcol
Make-Up: Joyce Platon (Bianca and Marina), Julie Ebio (Raya), Pinky Flores-Alcantara (Wilma and Patty), Mio Robo (Jasmine), and Pilita Guadines (Tetta)
Hair: Jim Guerrero for L'Oreal Professionel (Marina, Raya and Wilma), Mark Baquiran (Bianca, Patty, Jasmine and Tetta)
Nails: Posh Nails Tomas Morato (Marina, Patty, Raya, Bianca and Wilma)