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Feature: Bagging Project Runway

By now, the world knows that Jeffrey Sebelia took home the top prize on Season 3 of Project Runway. Jeffrey’s current label, Cosa Nostra, designs rocker–chic gear for various celebrities. His final Replica Handbags collection for Project Runway, amidst the controversy, was eclectic, cutting–edge, and skillfully styled. Unlike the other three designers, Jeffrey included a handbag in his collection, to complement the green and cream striped satin fabric incorporated in several of his looks. His satchel, composed of the satin fabric, was given a rocker edge with a yellow zipper piped around the body of the bag.

Former Project Runway winners have created bags as well. Season 1 winner Jay McCarroll developed an eponymous tote bag, black canvas decorated with multicolored circular shapes. Season 2 winner Chloe Dao made her foray into handbag design by incorporating a Tim Gunn-ism onto her barrel bag. A blue canvas body is accented with black faux leather trim and a “Carry On” stitched onto the front of the bag. And if you’re like Vincent and fashion turns you on, ‘get auf’ with the “Auf Wiedershen” Flight Bag is for you. A black and white nylon messenger bag has a main compartment, a hidden partition for shoes, and a friendly ‘auf wiedershen’ displayed on the front flap.

Project Runway designers have mastered the art of brilliant design. Let’s see if they can translate their skills over to handheld design as well.

Jay McCarroll Tote Bag, $35, Project Runway Store              

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle “Calibre 2755”

Vacheron Constantin calls the new Patrimony Traditionnelle “Calibre 2755″ a super-complication that is descended from Replica Watches the brand’s 250th anniversary masterpiece, the Tour de l’Ile. The Traditionnelle “Calibre 2755” required three years of development and with a tourbillon, perpetual calendar and minute repeater, it is the most complicated model in Vacheron Constantin’s current catalog.

The movement consists of 602 parts fitted into a diameter of 33.3 mm, and it is only 7.9 mm high. The watch, available only in platinum with gray or silver dial, measures 44 mm in diameter. The minute repeater demonstrates the greatest technical innovation of the three complications with a silent, centripetal governor controlling the rate at which the hammers strike the gongs. Vacheron’s development replaces the noisy recoil escapement with its lever that is subject to wear. The new device has two weights shaped so as to act as a brake on the governor’s rotating shaft, thus evening-out the energy released by the repeater’s spring. To achieve this, it uses the opposite centrifugal and centripetal forces. When the governor spins, the centrifugal force pivots one end of the weights outwards so that the other end acts as a brake on the central shaft to bring the rotation and the strike to a steady rate. The spinning governor is visible through the sapphire-crystal caseback.

Calibre 2755 beats at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations an hour and has a power reserve of about 55 hours. The level of its finish can be appreciated in the chamfered edges of the bridge plates adorned Replica Watches with Côtes de Genève, the circular graining on the baseplate and the rounding-off of the tourbillon bridge. The movement bears the Hallmark of Geneva.

Only a very few Calibre 2755s will be produced each year in the manufacture’s workshops, and they will be priced at $639,000.

Additional technical data appears below the images, which may be enlarged with a click.

TECHNICAL DATA

Reference: Patrimony Traditionnelle Calibre 2755
80172/000P-9505 and 80172/000P-9589

Movement: 2755, developed and crafted by Replica Vacheron Constantin Watches, stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva

Energy: Mechanical, manual-winding

Movement thickness: 7.90 mm

Movement diameter: 33.30 mm

Jewels: 40 jewels

Frequency: 18,000 vibrations/hour

Indications: Minute repeater
Tourbillon
Hours, minutes, seconds on tourbillon
Perpetual calendar
Power reserve on the caseback

Power reserve: More than 55 hours

Case: 950 platinum
Diameter: 44 mm
Convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on one side Open-worked back secured with screws, sapphire crystal

Water-resistance: None

Dial: Silvered or dark grey opaline
Finely snailed counters with diamond-polished fillets
Black or white painted minute-track

Strap: Dark blue or black, hand-stitched alligator leather

Clasp: 950 platinum folding clasp
Polished half Maltese Cross

UTS Expands Adventure Series with Adventure Manual Date

UTS Watches expands the Adventure Series with the introduction of the UTS Adventure Manual Date. All UTS Watches feature an in-house made case, fabricated on the latest CNC machinery in Replica Watches Munich, Germany. The UTS Adventure series are robust 46mm watches. The UTS Adventure watch features a unique case design secured by 6 hex screws and multi-industrial grade sealing, allowing Replica Watches for a 500M water resistance rating. The base movement is a Unitas 6498 with date complication.

UTS Adventure Manual Date

46mm diameter case
14mm height
140gr weight
Black dial with Super-Luminova Luxury Watches applied markers + hands
Date at 12
Sub seconds at 6
Case made entirely in-house by UTS Watches in Munich Germany.
All stainless steel brushed finish.

Feature: Michael Kors

Michael Kors is more than a mildly callous critic on Replica Handbags Project Runway. He’s also a brilliant designer. With everything from ready–to–wear, everyday shoes, and handbags, Michael Kors knows good design.

His Fall handbag collection is comprised of opulent arrays of brown and black leathers, with his trademark aligned studs. The “Astor” Hobo is an everyday classic. The new “Patchwork” Clutch and Hobo are glamorously rows of studded squares incorporated into multicolored leather. Finally, a Fall favorite is the “Kiltie” hobo, with its Scottish inspired combination of leather and suede, fringed trim, and brushed brass pyramid studs.

‘Astor’ Hobo, $168, Macy’s
‘Astor’ Patchwork Clutch, $228, Bloomingdales
‘Astor’ Patchwork Hobo, $398, Nordstrom
‘Kiltie’ Shoulder Bag, $1295, Shop.com

Cimier Petite Seconde Venom

        A delight to the eyes, the new Petite Seconde Venom by Cimier has made quite a sensation in 2009, the year Replica Watches of its release, and has remained even now one of the piece de resistance of the Cimier’s Collections of watches. This watch was produced in a limited edition versions, being dedicated to the Cimier’s ambassador, Jorg Stiel, a Swiss football goalkeeper considered a legend. The launch of this timepiece was meant to celebrate both the rename of this football player, and also, his association with the brand of Cimier, and so the limited number of pieces is well-justified.

        The new Cimier Petite Seconde Venom watch is extremely elegant and it embraces a design aiming at keeping things simple, yet modern. The watch has a case which measures 43 mm in diameter, being made of PVD coated steel for a more contemporary black look. The case uses on some areas brushed and polished surfaces to capture an elegant light, providing the watch with the necessary brightness.

        The finesse of the new Cimier Petite Seconde Venom watch is given not only by its case, but also by its dial. The simple dial comes on black and features the traditional functions of telling the time and also a sub-dial located at 10 o’clock. The dial is also equipped with Replica Watches some Arabic numerals for the most important positions, so the hours 12, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 are covered. Like most of the watches presented by Cimier in this Novelties Collection 2009, the crown of the watch can be found at 4 o’clock.

        The watch was designed to perform its technical functions at the highest level of performance, so we can assure you that its mechanism is completely accurate and reliable. The movement is a hand-wound mechanical movement and goes by the name of ETA/Unitas 6497 Calibre, being able to support the main functions of the watch and also to offer a power resistance of 50 meter deep. The movement is visible through the case back, so the curious can admire the inner working of the new Cimier Petite Seconde Venom watch without any problems. Along with its ability to provide 50 meters of water resistance, this movement is also capable of providing 56 hours of power reserve. Most timepieces presented by Cimier are equipped with shock absorption systems and also, the sapphire crystal covering the tops and backs of the cases are all scratch resistant.

        The impressive Cimier Petite Seconde Venom watch has a strap matching both the reputation of its ambassador Luxury Watches and also the resonant name of its brand and it’s made of python leather. The yellow python strap matches perfectly the yellow hands indicating the hours and minutes and also, the over all aspect of the watch.

        The simple and contemporary design of the new Cimier Petite Seconde Venom watch makes of it definitely a keeper for your watch collection and remember that you’re not just buying an ordinary timekeeping instrument, you’re buying a piece of history as well.

IWC Mark XVI

        Established in the year 1868 by an American engineer from Boston, the brand of Replica IWC Watches was originally named International Watch Co., with its headquarters in Schaffhausen, north-eastern Switzerland. The small company from back then has proven to take this business seriously and it’s nowadays recognized for its achievements in the watch manufacturing field, being graded as one of the top brands of the few past years. By following its catchy motto: “IWC. Since1869. And for as long as there are men”, IWC has come up with amazing timepieces designed especially for men, timepieces that were developed to meet the technical requirements of the most pretentious men, their need for gadgets and extreme functionality.

        The model we’re presenting today goes by the name of IWC Mark XVI Watch and it represents a timepiece with lots of history behind it. The successful story of this brand started with the introduction of the Mark X watches on the market, more accurately, the watches were designed for the Military of Great Britain back in the 1940. This first model was later improved and manufactured as the Mark X Pilots model, Mark XI model and what we can find today as the new IWC Mark XVI Watch. This latest version is famous for having a second inner case that protects the mechanism through its magnetic fields.

        The case of the new IWC Mark XVI Watch measures 39 mm in diameter and it’s crafted from stainless steel. The robust bezel surrounding the case is made from polished stainless steel as Replica IWC Watches to add a touch of elegance and sophistication. The case features a screw in crown and sapphire crystal covering both its back and top.

        The black dial of the new IWC Mark XVI Watch is quite simple, being equipped with luminescent coated hour markers and Arabic numerals. The dial displays the main functions of the watch by showing the hour, minute and second through luminescent coated hands and it also displays a date window located traditionally at 3 o’clock. The dial is actually uncomplicated and easily readable and it approaches the classy-simple look.

        In terms of technical proficiency, the IWC Mark XVI Watch can resist up to 60 meters water resistance, due to its second inner case made of slim iron that double protects the mechanism. The automatic movement is defined as the 30110 Caliber, a movement design and developed exclusively by Replica IWC Watches. This mechanism generates 42 hours of power reserve, making it extremely reliable and accurate.

        What most people don’t know about this watch is that the designers from IWC have chosen to manufacture the same model by adding an extra function, that of a chronograph.

        The new IWC Mark XVI Watch is available on a black alligator strap, hand sewn with black thread and equipped with a stainless steel folding clasp.

Feature: Haute off the Runway

Donna Karan never strays too far from the simple styles that made her famous. Her Spring 2007 DKNY runway Replica Handbags looks consisted of mostly minmal pieces and muted tones – lots of grays and khakis. But one great thing about the show was the punch of color thrown in by the handbags which were carried on the runway.

Oversized handbags, a trend for Fall, have apparently been carried over to Spring as well. One difference is shorter straps, so that the bags can be carried by hand, rather than over the shoulder. My favorites from DKNY are the bubblegum pink and mustard leather hobos with short black leather straps, a large orange nylon satchel embellished with stenciled block lettering, and another oversized mustard handheld tote.

DKNY shows that simplicity is acceptable for an outfit, but that you can go wild with colored handbags to keep the look young and fresh.

Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight

        Very successful in the field of watch manufacturing, the Officine Panerai brand maintains its standards high by designing timepieces that turn into statements of technical watch making proficiency and innovative design. The Officine Panerai brand was established back in the 1860’s in Italy, but now the company is Swiss owned and it follows all the high requirements of the Swiss watch manufacturing artistry. Famous for their in-house movements, the designers from Officine Panerai are still developing new and interesting movements to remains legendary for the watch making tradition.

        Included in the Contemporary Collection of Officine Panerai, Luminor Chrono Daylight Watch, with its two models referred to as PAM 00250 and PAM 00251, is an extremely accurate timepiece that presents some of the most attractive features in terms of design.

        The case of these models measures 44 mm in diameter and it’s crafted from brushed stainless steel. The case is equipped with the Officine Panerai patented device for protecting the crown and is also accompanied on its right lateral side by two pushers to adjust the settings of the chronograph. The bezel is engraved with a tachymeter scale, making of this watch the perfect diving instrument for those preoccupied with such sports. Although the case back and case top are made of sapphire crystal, the mechanism is more than safe when diving, due to its case construction and to its shock absorption system.

        The Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Watch embraces a contemporary and trendy design, being characterized by sporty lines and masculine features. The difference between Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight PAM 00250 and Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight PAM 00251 is reflected in the color of the dial, the first model has a black dial, while the latter a white dial. Both dials feature the same functions : traditional functions of hour, minute and second, a tachymeter scale, a date window between 4 and 5 o’clock, flyback chronograph with two counters shown in the two sub-dials located at 3 o’clock and respectively, 6 o’clock and another sub-dial for the seconds. The dial presents only one over-sized Arabic numeral, at 12 o’clock and also an inscription with the name of the watch: Luminor Panerai Daylight.

        The movement equipping the new Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Watch is C.O.S.C. certified Replica Watches and was exclusively developed by Officine Panerai in its ateliers from Switzerland. Defined as the Panerai OP XII Caliber, this movement provides 46 hours of power resistance and 100 meters water resistance.

        The smartly chosen strap of this fine-looking Officine Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Watch is made of alligator leather and is hand-sewn with white thread, for a more sporty- modern appearance. The model PAM 00251 has a dark-brown strap matching its ivory dial, while the PAM 00250 a black leather strap, matching the black dial.

Rolex Milgauss 116400 GV

        Apart from the Rolex long lasting tradition in watch manufacturing, the watches produced by this brand speak for themselves in terms of elegance, quality, functionality, and why not, expensiveness. The early start of the Rolex brand was back in 1905, when Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis started a successful partnership that would soon enough turn into an empire of watch manufacturing. A name that’s hard to ignore in this over-competitive industry, Rolex, has way left behind its most dreadful competitors, being considered nowadays the most successful brands in watch manufacturing, and also being ranked by the Business Magazine on the 71 position out of 100 most powerful trademarks in 2007.

        The first model Rolex Milgauss was released in 1954 and was inspired by the legendary watch Rolex Submariner, its design maintaining some of the design characteristics of the latter. The design proposed by the new Rolex Milagauss 116400GV was meant to look powerful, sturdy and masculine and so it was chosen the 40 mm in diameter case made of stainless steel. The case is accompanied by a bezel made of polished stainless steel and has its top covered in sapphire crystal. This time the choice of material for the case back was not sapphire crystal, but stainless steel inscribed with the Rolex logo. The bezel of the Rolex Milagauss 116400 GV Watch performs no action and is fixed to its case.

        The black dial of the Rolex Milagauss 116400 GV Watch uses contrasting detailing with white hour markers and golden hour markers only for 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions. The hand used for indicating of the second comes on an orange color, providing a sportier and modern appearance. Also, the dial is inscribed with Arabic numerals from 5 to 5 minutes, on orange as well.

        The movement offers only the traditional functions of a watch, having no equipment to indicate the date or even the day of the week. The extra tip about this mechanism is that it has anti-magnetic properties, assuring its owner the best level of reliability and accuracy. The name of the movement is 3131 Caliver, an automatic movement certified by the Highest Authority in watch manufacturing, the C.O.S.C. commission. The movement of the Rolex Milagauss 116400 GV Watch offers 100 meters water resistance, making of this watch the perfect instrument for amateur divers or simply wearable when performing water activities.

        The impressive detail about this Rolex Milagauss 116400 GV Watch is that unlike most watches that can resist up to 60 gauss, this timepiece by Rolex can resist up to 1000 gauss.

        The watch is available on a linked stainless steel bracelet, offering a harmonious appearance to the whole design of the watch. Masculine, yet elegant, the new Rolex Milagauss 116400 GV Watch could definitely satisfy the taste of even the most pretentious of men.

Feature: Féraud Handbags

Just in time for the holiday season, French ready-to-wear fashion brand Féraud is back in the accessories game after several seasons with two haute new handbags! Both bags are black Replica Handbags patent leather which is right on trend this holiday season, and have a gorgeous orange satin lining. The Rose Satchel ($645) features the company’s embroidered ‘Fleur de Féraud’ on the front of the satchel, which is a new graphic that the company has been incorporating in its denim line and also as a design element in knitwear. The black patent leather body has stud detail on the sides and below the handles, which are wrapped in patent leather and drop 6″. I love that the bag has a top zip closure and has three internal compartments – the middle one zips as well! Despite the smaller size (13″x8.5″x5.5″), there’s plenty of room inside, along with cell phone pockets, a zip pocket and a keychain.

The Drawstring Satchel ($875) looks small on the outside but is actually huge inside! It measures 15″x9″x5.5″ and there’s so much room, thanks to the drawstring and the large oval shape of the bag, but it never looks bulky, even when packed full. The bag is made of black patent leather with contrast trim – the drawstring, wrapped handles and interior trim are all black leather. The drawstring moves through gold logo-plated rings with smaller rings dangling from the ends. The 7.5″ drop handles are removable so you can switch them up whenever you want, and the interior has two cell phone pockets and a zip pocket.

The bags are available for purchase exclusively Luxury Handbags through Féraud’s Beverly Hills and New York City boutiques. For more information, please visit the Féraud website or call or visit the following boutiques:

Féraud
717 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
212.980.1919

Féraud
9534 Brighton Way
Beverly Hills, CA
310.858.0129

Win the Féraud Rose Satchel! All you have to do is sign up for the Hauteness Magazine newsletter (at the top right of the page), and correctly answer the following question:

Who is Féraud’s current artistic director?

Send your answer via e-mail. All correct answers will automatically qualify to win. The winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers. You must be 18 years or older to enter. U.S. entries only, including Alaska and Hawaii. The deadline to submit an entry is January 1, 2008 12:00 AM EST. The winner will be contacted on or around January 5, 2008. Good Luck!