Star buttons - Schiaparelli?

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Three striking late deco buttons in red marbled satin catalin plastic moulded into fabulous faceted star shapes.These very large buttons are reputed to have come from a couture Schiaparelli jacket. Elsa Schiaparelli was a design maverick who brought wit and sharp tailoring to all her garments, and her attention to ...

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Lucite top filigree box purse

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

[caption id="attachment_19" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="Lucite top filigree box purse"][/caption] Perfect for the upcoming party season - it's a real conversation starter and one of our favourite items.  Just the right size to carry all you need for an evening out, and surprisingly sturdy too.

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