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The Fusion of Art and Fashion: Longhamp

For Spring/ Summer 2010, Lonchamp is inspired by the world of art, imagining a woman who- in the tradition of legendary muses and collectors- expresses her eclectic passions in a personal style that is innovative, individual and devastatingly chic. As she travels from studio to gallery, museum to art fair, her tastes embrace the season’s two key trends: a romantic theme of dusty pastels and zingy acid brights evokes images of Miami and Capri, while a contemporary theme of graphic contrasts beween intense indigos, vibrant oranges and lacquer reds buzzes with artistic energy of New York and Hong Kong.

Carefree and cosmopolitan, she goes where the mood takes her, by turns model and muse, artist and aesthete. To accompany her through spring, summer and beyond, Longchamp has created a gallery of bags from which she chooses according to her inspiration. Among the highlights are the iconic Gatsby, revisited in the collection’s key colours, exotic finishes and even silkscreen- printed with a painterly motif, and the canvas Expression holdall, a wonderfully witty on the season’s standout paint-splash print, decorated with a spontaneously set patch pocket and labels, and trimmed with fine natural leather.

Romantique Collection: Beige- Celadon

Delicate as porcelain, pale celadon quietly sets off a refined palette of natural beige and flesh tones. Exotic finishes create interesting textural effects, most strikingly a bold viper print on patent calfskin.

Gris- Citrine

Serene and sophisticated in the summer heat, the season’s cool cocktail of grey shades is spiked with a dash of acid bright citrine. 

Moka- Lilas

In this deliciously feminine theme, rich dark chocolate and mocha shades are accented by deliate lilac and parma- dusty pastels which capture the season’s romantic mood with sophistication rather than sweetness.

Indigo- Orange

The collection’s graphic inspiration is crystallized in this theme, which contrasts vibrant orange with intense indigo, and features the season’s standout print- spontaneous streaks of colour on a natural beige background, inspired by a painter’s palette.

In the Philippines, Longchamp is available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la Mall and Ayala Center Cebu

From the red carpet to the city streets, TOD’S has always been a favorite among these fashion luminaries. The likes of Adrien Brody, Benicio del Toro, Katie Holmes, Reese Witherspoon and Queen Rania of Jordan were all spotted wearing timeless pieces from one of the most loved fashion names. 

Academy Award winner Adrien Brody arrived at the Sundance Film Festival wearing Tod’s Leather Gommino Boots in Black to match the freezing weather in Utah.

Actresses Naomi Watts and Katie Holmes wore a Tod’s Nylon Piumino Black Jacket to match the Sundance Film Festival weather. Katie perfected her warm fashion ensemble with Tod’s Aspen Gray Boots.

Even during her shopping escapades, Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon never leaves the house without her carry all bag. In one of her shopping trips in Los Angeles, Reese was seen carrying a Tod’s Leather Upper Media Bag to go with her casual yet stylish weekend outfit.

A heartbreaker in his black suit, Benicio Del Torro was wearing TOD’s sunglasses as he arrived in Rome to promote his new film “Wolfman.”

Ever regal and fashionable, Royal Highness Queen Rania of Jordan was seen carrying a Tod’s Pashmy Tracolla Bag and wearing TOD’s sunglasses during one of her royal trips.

Owing to its functional, comfortable and elegant designs, Tod’s has become every Hollywood stars’ favorite fashion find.

In the Philippines, Tod’s is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center and Rustan’s Tower, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. 

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