Santa Monica hotel offers a Fred Segal lending library

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Hotels regularly allow guests to borrow umbrellas and even DVDs, but one California hotel has taken it one step further with the launch of an ‘accessories library.’

The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has announced a partnership with Fred Segal that allows guests to check out ultra-hip accessories for the duration of their stay.

The ‘Fred Segal Lending Library’ offers a collection of on-loan jewelry, purses, sunglasses and other accessories.
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Dolce&Gabbana Animalier 2011 eyewear collection

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Having become a signature of the Dolce&Gabbana brand over the years, the Animalier print sets the tone for the new S/S 2011 sunglass and optical collections.

The sunglasses collection includes three models ranging from a more masculine, aviator style to Sixties-inspired and rounded silhouettes, all expressed through a color palette of poppy red, slate blue, purple orchid, yellow ochre and sapphire.

The ad campaign features Naomi Campbell shot against a balmy Mediterranean backdrop by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
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Alexander Olch x Colette

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Cult American film maker Alexander Olch and designer of ties, bow ties and other essential accessories is opening his first pop-up shop at Colette.

To help kick things off, the designer has created three pieces in true colette fashion as they feature the prominent use of white and blue.

The range will be available at Colette from January 17th to the 29th and will also be available for order via their online store.
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Versace Spring/Summer 2011 Accessory Campaign

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Get the complete look at the new Spring/Summer accessory campaign for Versace, featuring actress January Jones.

The Mad Men actress appears totally nude at the adverts but she does keep her modesty with the help of Versace handbags.

The images were directed by Donatella Versace and shot by Mario Testino in London.
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Shanghai Tang Launches Christmas collection

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China’s first International luxury brand, Shanghai Tang has launched its 2010/11 Gift Collection which is inspired by the woodlands of China.

Each image is a dramatic juxtapose of exquisite Shanghai Tang creations set amongst a natural wonderland in ways you’ve never imagined…
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Maybach launches a collection of luxury eyewear

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Maybach, the high-end car brand, is adding a new eyewear collection to its range of top-class accessories.

Created by German eyewear manufacturer IVKO, the various models which make up the new Maybach Eyewear are built with only the highest-quality materials.

The Maybach sunglasses are made from such materials as wood, leather, natural horn, titanium and 18-carat white, yellow and rose gold.
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