Victoria Wins Glamour's "Accessory Designer of the Year" Award

A huge congratulations goes out to both Victoria Beckham and her team of talent for winning Glamour magazines "Accessory Designer of the Year" award! It's definitely well deserved as her line of handbags and sunglasses are not only top quality, but coveted by all! Congratulations Victoria!!

Mrs. Beckham, who did not attend the awards but was Skyped in via video message, congratulated her team after a job very well done and their big win. Victoria also thanked Glamour readers. She posted the following two messages on her twitter:

"Congratulations #victoriabeckham team!! We WON the Glamour Accessory Designer of the Year!!! Thank you so much all for your hard work! x vb"
11 minutes ago

"Thank you to all the @GlamourMagUK readers!! Tonight #victoriabeckham won Accessory Designer of the Year!! X"

Source: www.victoriabeckham.com, twitter - @victoriabeckham, www.zigazig-ha.com

VIctoria Beckham Collection Items on SALE!

For fashionistas and shopaholics in the USA, it's time to get your checkbooks and credit cards ready because it is the one and only Net-a-Porter "End of the Season Sale"! Tons of high end designer pieces are now available at significantly marked down prices... including Victoria Beckham pieces.

For example, you can get denim styles from $150, tops starting at $70, and dresses/handbags up to 50% off! Go, go, go!!!

Click here to shop the VB denim sale and here to shop handbags and dresses.
source: NAP

New Lookbooks Up at VictoriaBeckham.com

There are three brand new lookbooks for the Victoria Beckham fall 2011 collections available to view on Victoria's official site. The three of them include denim, handbags, and eyewear. So head on over to www.victoriabeckham.com to check them all out!

Victoria & the Boys Touch Down in NYC

Two days after the royal wedding Victoria, the boys, and her father were spotted arriving in New York City. Victoria looked chic as ever wearing a pair of wax denim jeans from her own label, a blazer, and taupe/nude accessories which consisted of her Louboutin Daffodiles, a scarf, and her Victoria bag.
You can purchase this bag at Net-a-Porter here for $3,500.
source: www.zigazig-ha.com & CS

In VB's Closet: Victoria Beckham Fall 2011 - #119

For Victoria Beckham fans worldwide, there was just as much speculation as to what she would wear and what Kate Middleton's dress was going to look like. Victoria did not disappoint me at all! I think she looked outstanding in a navy blue modified version of the Trapeze dress, #119, from her fall 2011 collection. Unlike the runway version, Victoria's has a longer hemline and it draped down further in the back.

She paired her dress with a chic ponytail, a fabulous Philip Treacy creation, the navy matt crocodile Hexagonal Chain bag from her spring 2011 collection, and a to-die-for pair of navy crocodile Louboutin Daffodile pumps which matched her self designed purse perfectly. Apparently, her Louboutins were custom made just for her as was her hat.

I loved his look from head to toe... what did you all think of it?

In VB's Closet: Victoria Beckham "Victoria" Bag in Blush Crocodile

While making her way through the airport en route to London for the Royal Wedding, Victoria Beckham was dressed in her chic pregnancy staple outfit - leggings, Louboutin boots, a Marc Jacobs leather jacket, VB sunglasses, and a loose tank... all black. The pop of color came from her spring 2011 "Victoria" bag that was a lovely blush matt crocodile with pale gold hardware. Love this bag so so much!

source: www.victoriabeckham.com

More PETA Problems for the Handbag Collection...

Article via KGMI:

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) bosses have reignited a dispute with Victoria Beckham over her accessories range, rejecting claims the animal-skin products adhere to strict ethical guidelines.

Executives at the animal rights group slammed the former Spice Girls star when she unveiled the collection last year, with purses made from crocodile and lizard skin, as well as calf leather.

Beckham's spokesperson brushed off the criticism, saying, "Everyone is entitled to personal opinion and choice, but as with all Victoria Beckham products, the handbags are made to the highest quality and design. These skins sit strictly within the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) regulations, and are monitored at every step of production. The skins are farmed in America under very tight guidelines."

But on Sunday, a representative for PETA once again took aim at the range, which proved a huge hit when it went on sale in January.

A statement reads, "PETA pledges to eat its own cloth hat if the animals skinned to make Victoria Beckham’s bags are humanely or ethically treated. Whether in America or elsewhere, exotic animals suffer tremendously before they are turned into accessories. In the U.S, wild alligators are gaffed (skinned) alive in the swamps, strung up and skinned, or they are raised in filthy, crowded, waste-infused tanks, often in sheds, where the smell alone would knock you over."

"They may be killed by being repeatedly bludgeoned with baseball bats and having their spines crudely severed with hammers and chisels. Exotic skins are produced by incredibly cruel means, no matter how Mrs Beckham’s PR people try to spin it."

Beckham's spokesperson has responded to the latest criticism, telling Britain's Daily Mail, "There is no PR spin here. As is the case for many luxury handbag brands including Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Dior and others, the Victoria Beckham handbag collection features a small number of styles made from exotic skins."

"Working with and using exotic skins, sits within very strict ethical guidelines and we work absolutely within those guidelines to ensure every bag we produce is accredited with the required Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species certificates."

Photos via DailyMail & CoolSSBags

Luxist Handbag of the Day: VB's Hexagonal Chain Shoulder Bag

Courtesy of Luxist - by Rigel Celeste:

Victoria Beckham likes to keep things clean and simple, and she also clearly favors concertina-style sides and divided interiors as shown on this Hexagonal Chain Leather Shoulder Bag. Matte-finish rose leather gets zero adornments except for fine stitching along edges and minimal but bright goldtone hardware. The chain shoulder strap is made up of flattened hexagonal links for added interest and texture, and there's a small push-lock fastening visible on the front. There's also a golden designer-stamped plaque beneath the flap and the interior is lined in beige leather and features three compartments, several pouch and zippered pockets, and a removable designer-stamped matching wallet. $3,250

Lots of New Victoria Beckham Pieces at NAP

Over recent weeks, tons of brand new Victoria Beckham pieces have been added to Net-A-Porter. Some of the pieces include sunglasses, denim styles as well as tops, dresses, and the fabulous handbags. Below are just a few that have been added recently - so excited to finally see the travel tote available!! Click here to shop the VB Collection now...

Victoria's Handbags Now Available at Holt Renfrew

New at Holts! Victoria Beckham's highly anticipated line of handbags has hit Holt Renfrew for spring. The collection's structured, minimalist aesthetic is essential to its modern appeal and incredibly coveted status. The line's timeless elegance is preserved in both the subtle yet charming details and each piece's sinfully classic presentation. Practical and chic, this collection is an exquisite representation of Victoria Beckham's signature uptown-girl-meets-downtown-style.

Style #1: Victoria Satchel in bone, $3,765
Style #2: Flapover Purse with chain handle detail in black, $3,485
Style #3: 2 Tone Nubuck and Leather Shoulder Bag in black and bone, $2,865
Style #4: Dual Fold Shoulder Bag in nubuck and leather in blush pink, $3,195

source: Holt Renfrew

Fashion Foie Gras Attends the VB Press Day

One of my favorite sites, Fashion Foie Gras, attended the Victoria Beckham press day in London last week. There, the attendees viewed the designs for fall 2011 - dresses, denim, handbags, and eyewear. From the site's photos, there was tons to view.. including designs that weren't showcase in the runway presentation as well as brand new items included in the handbag collection (hello gorgeous iPad case!).

Click here to see their fabulous photos and read their review.

source: Fashion Foie Gras