Cesare Paciotti Launches Clothing Line

The Italian luxury footwear company is expanding into ready-to-wear under its younger label, Paciotti 4US. The company made famous for its exquisitely designed shoes and dagger logo opened its first stand alone boutique in Rome last month. Distribution of the ready-to-wear collection is still in its early phase. I guess us mere US Aliens will have to wait until its first US Flagship store. Virtual Stylist will keep the kiddies posted!

LV Charity Travel Bags Are Here!

Fashion Editor of the Times, Lisa Armstrong, joins forces with luxury brand Louis Vuitton to design the ultimate travel bag for charity. This made to order bag will benefit children with cancer in conjunction with an auction chaired by CLIC Sargent, a London based charity. Don't worry fashionista's, this bag will probably be the most expensive travel candy you'll own - that's if your budget allows. Starting bids are at $20,500 - ouch!

No More Wire Hangers!

Hey, closets are people too! Heirloom Hangers makes nice with these pretty pieces. Hand-crafted with crystal beads sure to please all mankind. Ok, maybe your boyfriend might think you've lost it, but your girlfriends are sure to envy your fresh faced closet. A pack of (3) three retails at $19.99

Where to buy: http://www.heirloomhangers.com/

Cavalli Rocks At H&M NYC

The self-proclaimed Rock Star showed up to the H&M 5th Avenue Flagship store to find fashionistas who had been sleeping outside as early as 7pm the night before. He quipped, "I spoke with London and Milan and they said, after two hours, everything was sold out!" While that's impressive, even more impressive is the fact the the entire bottom floor of the 5th Avenue location sold out in 2 minutes flat. WHOA!

The first 150 people in line received gift cards ranging from $5 to $300, a signed ad campaign poster and a Cavalli T-shirt. Not bad for freezing in the brrrr cold and sleeping like a vagrant for a couple of hours.

Remember Virtual Stylist reported this summer that the male diva, Mr. Cavalli was coming to H&M, well..........he has arrived.

VS will be in NY in December grabbing up what will hopefully be Spring '08 - Meow!

Karl Lagerfeld to hit the silver screen........

Mr. Fashion Bizarro himself (and we love it) will be coming to a movie screen near you. The new docu-drama titled "Lagerfeld Confidential" will open in theaters on Friday, October 26, 2007. It's by Rodolphe Monconi who apparently spent two years following the fashion guru. One can only imagine what naughty deeds will go on in this one. We can't wait!

For more information, go to:

http://www.filmcritic.com/misc/emporium.nsf/reviews/Lagerfeld-Confidential

Valentino Calls It Quits......

The most coveted name in fabulous gowns amongst other sexy pieces is drawing back the curtain! That's right, Valentino accounces his retirement plans after celebrating his 45th anniversary earlier this year. Effective after the couture show of January 2008. His rumored successor is said to be Alessandra Fachinetti formerly a women's wear designer for Gucci. We will keep you fashionista's posted (for those of you who care!) VS doesn't leave home without her Valentino frames, and neither should you!

Designer Denims Launch Fall Shoe Colletions

Sole power heats up this season on the heels of (2) of the sexiest names in Designer Denims....Um, that would be Seven For All Mankind and Diesel for those of you asleep at the wheel! No denying that these two will be hot contenders in the luxe shoe branding market. Now, breathe and imagine these perfect pairs killing a crowd of wanna-be's. We told you so. See our blog regarding Seven For All Mankind fall luxe footwear debuting this fall.

Grey bootie is from Seven For All Mankind's Fall Collection. $400 USD, select stores

Metallic leather sandal from Diesel, also available in Red. $650, - For more information call 877.7 DSL FTW......tell 'em Virtual Stylist sent you!