Who would have guessed that the little ornament that dangles from the bottom of the cage is produced through 3D printing? This transformative technology is a new symbol of artistry and is our element of surprise is this traditionally inspired bird cage minaudiere. The ornament is sold in prestigious design stores around the world, including the New York and Japan MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) and Centre Pompidou in Paris.

For some additional interesting articles on 3D printing:

http://listverse.com/2013/06/02/10-incredible-things-you-can-make-with-3d-printers/

http://www.businessoffashion.com/2013/05/could-3d-printing-disrupt-the-designer-eyewear-market.html?utm_source=Subscribers&utm_campaign=f47d336cdd-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d2191372b3-f47d336cdd-417067837

http://www.shapeways.com/model/47631/happy-bird-necklaces.html?li=search-results&materialId=92

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Place calls and texts without taking your phone out of your bag.  Take pictures with your iphone 5/5S, without taking it of your clutch, thanks to its retracted panel. Limited online exclusive edition with Swarovski crystals.

Featuring the classic Golden Glitter Globe as well as, the statement making #*@ clutch , our new Social Butterfly Handbag littered with tiny pink butterflies and our Neon Northern Lights Minaudière, the collection is all about the perfect party bag.

Each Minaudière comes with it’s signature Glitter Globe perspex case and features a removable internal pocket and classic KOTUR crystal Jensen clasp. Designed to fit an iPhone 5 and just your evening essentials, here are your evening clutches for holiday 2013 sorted.

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Net-a-porter’s pick from our Spring season is all about a pop of freshness.  It is also perfect for pairing with their other new and delectably chic spring buys.  Personally, we’d love to wear our Margo in floral lace with Stella‘s neon jacquard and these Gianvito Rossi shoes. Stepping into Spring simply never looked so appealing.

Stella Dress and Gianvito Rossi shoes available from www.net-a-porter.com

For the ultimate in pastel blocking (thank you, Kerry Washington, for your lesson in how, ably given at the NAACP Awards last week,) our Espey’s now come in a rainbow of pastels guaranteed to give an instant breath of fresh air to any evening look. Lilacs, pale pinks and sea greens are already proving hits on the red carpet – any minute now, they can take a star turn in your wardrobes too.

Sequinned JB Renna Bonets and Marguerite Espeys inspired by old fashioned lady’s swimming caps give a brilliant retro take on evening clutches, with our feathered Fino already proving a firm favorite (thank you, Dakota Fanning,) when it comes to making a statement.

Fans of the neon trend need look no further than our new Margos. Lace and neon brocades give a modern spin on this Kotur classic and a perfect pop of colour for any LBD. From our Cyber Garden grows an Aquaglobe – the latest addition to our perspex family, and a guaranteed talking point. And, for those who prefer things a little more natural, the Savage Garden’s raffia and snakeskin numbers, plus our Morleys in wonderful West African Batik prints should prove perfect for working the au naturel look so prevalent right now.

These are bags designed to lift both the spirits and your wardrobes. Please click through our gallery of images to see the highlights of what’s coming up this season.

1. Pair our classic Espey in burnt sequin with a loose silk shirt, distressed jeans, a statement necklace and some killer heels for the French Vogue take on dressing up.

2. Inspired by Hedi Slimane’s new work at Saint Laurent, take your cue from Helmut Newton’s classic image of Le Smoking and try a tux. J Crew’s white number is the perfect backdrop for a bright Morley snakeskin clutch. Finish with some simple Pigalle pumps and Lara Bohinc earrings and your evenings just took a major upswing.

3. And finally, if Spring’s sporty trend is seeming a little far fetched, M Missoni’s green dress, worn with our Marcil clutch, Aurélie Bidermann’s ‘Cités d’Or‘ cuff and a pair of McQ by McQueen’s pointy flats touches on the theme without plunging you into sportswear.

Video interviews and discussions with Directors and Costume Designers throughout the exhibition help explain the ideas behind the decisions that led to some of the most striking visual references of the last century. But, in most part, there isn’t much explaining to do. This is about how fashion and clothing does at the very least as much as words to tell a story, create a character, to form an impression and indeed give personality. As Hollywood lines up for Red Carpet season, it’s a timely reminder of how much you can say without uttering a word.

Hollywood Costume will be on at the Victoria and Albert in London until 27th January. Thereafter it will be on tour, visiting the Austalian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne next Spring, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts next November.

Picture credits: V&A  - http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/exhibition-hollywood-costume/about-the-exhibition/

For a masterclass in colour blocking take your style tips from Ginger Gonganza, who paired our Morley in emerald green snakeskin with her coral frock at the Premiere of Ted

For a classic and totally timeless evening bag, one of our favorite styles, the Espey, is an all round glamour staple. Pair it with a simply evening gown like Mindy Kaling here for some serious va va voom.

Equal parts punchy and pretty, our Margo Lizard Burma lends it’s shine to Cobie Smulder’s look on the Avengers red carpet.

Fans of our bags will know that we love a bit of Brocade. On trousers, it’s also great. Cropped to the ankle and slim cut, party pants are made for showing off ankles and keeping legs warm. We rather love them. And J Crew does a rather fabulous line in them – much as with this pale pink pair.

On top, a silk blouse like this by Temperley London is both pretty and party.

Whilst, on our feet, we’ll be wearing knockout sequinned pumps – brought to you again, by J Crew.

The finishing touches are a pair of chandelier earrings by Isharya from net-a-porter, and, of course, a Kotur clutch. To add a bit of contrast, plus plenty of punch, our Levin in green will absolutely do the trick.

Happy New Year!

With best wishes,

All of us at Kotur.

x.

Now, Clergerie is back is the limelight, with Mouret at the helm as Creative Director. In Hong Kong to showcase the collection at Lane Crawford, he talked me through some of the new styles. Turns out, they’re just as appealing to me now as they were the first time round. So much so I have some on order. A pair of silver caged sandals, and a snakeskin detailed T bar pair will be winging their way to me soon. Merci Monsiuer Mouret, and welcome back to my closet, Clergerie!