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Muldooneys of London at The Museum of Bags and Purses

20th July 2012 We are great fans of the Tassen Museum in Amsterdam (Eyestylist 16th August 2011) and we are delighted to report about a new exhibition opening on 7 August. Old-school glamour merges with a modern twist from Muldooneys of London, with bags and purses that will be on display in the elegant canal side building where the museum is located. Muldooneys founder and creative director Marlene Naicker studies for an executive MBA at The London College of Fashion. Now the business is based in Amsterdam, and all bags are made by hand. The Thera Weekender (above) in rich bronze tones is subtly luxurious, and pairs well with autumn fashions. Naicker finds the classic simplicity of designers Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiapereli, along with the pioneering style adventures of Diana Vreeland and Grace Coddington, to be a continuing source inspiration for her bags.

Coordinate the lush bronze mood with surperb frames from Francis Klein, in a sensuous cat eye shape, with a two-dimensional effect.  The marvellous versatility of acetate is beautifully expressed in this graceful frame. www.tassenmuseum.nl www.francisklein.com  www.muldooneys.com JG

Summer Must-Haves – Sunglasses & Hats by Selima

18th July 2012 The relaxing days of summer are here – beach, boats, barbeques and looking great in beautiful sunglasses from Selima, and chic hats and turbans by Kai –  capture the season’s mood. We’re enamoured with the designs: in the above photo, Elena sunglasses in smooth acetate in a bold retro shape are festive and bright with a sunny yellow Kai turban.

Red is a favourite colour for the season, and it’s particularly captivating in this duo above – Selima’s Amanda sunglasses in gradations of red acetate, worn with a multi-colour glamour turban. Summer chic at its best! Hats: www.selimahats.com  Sunglasses: www.selimaoptique.com JG

Emmanuelle Khanh Launches Accessories

16th July 2012 The iconic French label Emmanuelle Khanh is introducing a chic collection of hats, bags and gloves for Autumn/Winter 2012/13. A natural progression of their fabulous retro frames, the accessories are bold, uncluttered and sleek. The bags are a particular favourite – styled and sculpted in beautiful leather, in natural tones of autumn hues (above EK PEND 17), highlighted with gold tooling.

This coordinates well with the vintage look of EK frames in marbled acetate – the perfect accompaniment to Autumn wardrobes. www.emmanuellekhanh.com JG

Wait, Paris

13th July 2012 The close-to-cult wood sunglasses brand from France, Waiting for the Sun has launched a line of handmade leather belts, a new addition in the Marais store, Wait, the brand’s first shop, which opened in 2011. While the sunglasses by Waiting for the Sun are made of natural teawood and bamboo, the belts are produced from a high quality leather, in three colours and, according to Julien Tual at the label, are classics with a design that the brand wanted to revisit. Made in Paris by one of the finest belt makers, and offered only in natural tones the belts, says Julien, “are made to be worn.” Belts from 70 euros.

Waiting for the Sun, www.waitingforthesun.fr 

Wait, 5 Rue Charlemagne, 75004 Paris www.wait-paris.com CN

Superb Accessories from Selima and Kai

11th July 2012 This is so chic – super sunglasses paired with fabulous hats. As a hat wearer and devotee, I love these summer stunners from Selima. In the above photo, the model on the left wears a Kai turban, with graceful twists and knots, teamed with Yasmine, statement sunglasses by Selima with generous shaping in elegant acetate. Right, chocolate straw and turquoise blend harmoniously in a stylish hat, perfect for summer days. Kai designs by Selima hats. Available at Selima boutiques and www.selimahats.com Sunglasses: www.selimaoptique.com JG