DESIGNER OF THE WEEK - LANVIN

Jeanne Lanvin may not sound as familiar as other iconic designers but her couture house is by far France's oldest, founded in 1889. At only 22 years of age, the young aspiring designer opened her first boutique in Paris in 1909, on the prestigious Rue Du Faubourg Saint Honore. Jeanne's humble beginnings as a milliner saw her passion expand to womenswear, childrenswear and fragrance. She was also the first couturier to offer menswear in 1926.

Lanvin built its name on producing exquisite beadings, trimmings and embroidery. Along with ultrafeminine clothing and sensual fragrances, the brand was set for success. However, Jeanne's death in 1946 caused shaky grounds for the label and saw it being passed between several relatives and financial conglomerates before it was eventually sold to a Taiwanese firm in 2001.

The new management quickly hired Israeli designer, Alber Elbaz as creative director to boost the resurgence of the brand and today Lanvin stands as the epitome of French couture.

The brand has not dissappointed its admirers and has created many breathtaking accessories. Mio Tesoro has received three beautiful Lanvin handbags instore. Please enquire within. From top, Patent Kansas Bag, Happy Bag, Patent Frame Tote.

CHANEL TREASURES

This week is dedicated to Chanel as we just received the following exquisite pieces. Please enquire instore.

From top -

1. Navy Knit with Silk Bows

2. Dark brow quilted Camellia

3. Spaghetti Strap Tweed Dress

4. Tweed Dress

5. Chanel Multi Strand Necklace

PURSEKETS - THE ORIGINAL PURSE ORGANIZER

Your designer "IT" bag may look a million dollars on the outside but it may be a total mess on the inside unless you have a Purseket! It is the ultimate purse organizer that will change your life. You wont be caught out anymore rummaging through your handbag all flustered and helpless. Come into Mio Tesoro to choose your very own Purseket. Limited stocks for Christmas.

$44.95 for the large and $39.95 for the small. Second image extracted from Purseket website.

LOUIS VUITTON MAHINA MAYHEM

Louis Vuitton never fails to be a step ahead of other top designer brands. The Mahina line is an excellent example of Marc Jacobs' ever present creativity. In Hawaiian mythology, Mahina is a lunar deity and it also the word for Moon in Hawaiian.

This is the first in Vuitton's vocabulary when it comes to super slouchy, super soft and super sized tote arounds. The XS is the smallest of 3 sizes and it has all the trappings of a classic. The laser cut Monogram perforation is both understated and elegant.

Mio Tesoro has instore a rare Bronze XS for your consideration.

LOUIS VUITTON MINIATURE TREASURE TRUNK

The Coffret Tresor 24 (treasure casket in French) bears all the traditions of Vuitton's historical larger trunks. Built like a full sized trunk, it boasts all the iconic brass corners, lozine edges , s-lock, and pin head nails. This adorable little treasure trunk serves to carry your trinkets or diamonds with no prejudice.

The first of its kind were launched with pink and blue lining in 2 sizes (20cm and 24cm) in 2005 and has since been discontinued. The current ones have the standard honey lining with a divider.

Mio Tesoro has one with the pink lining. More detailed product information can be viewed at our online boutique - http://www.miotesorovintage.com/Store/handbags/louis-vuitton-monogram-coffret-tresor-24.html

BY ROYAL WARRANT

Since 1995, Philip Somerville has been the official hat maker to British royalty, especially to the Queen who still wears his work of art to the most important occasions.

Somerville began his work as a hat maker in 1972. Starting out as a subcontractor in the millinery departments, of luxury department stores such as Harrod’s and Saks 5th Avenue. After 15 successful years the New Zealander opened his own store in London’s most elegant shopping street, Bond Street (he has since moved to Marylebone). Somerville designs unfussy yet bold creations with only the best materials.

Mio Tesoro has just received an exquisite piece exclusively designed by Somerville. This is indeed a very special piece to own as there is a guarantee that there is not and will not be an identical piece ever. Please enquire instore.

HERMES DANCING PEARLS

A beautiful silk scarf designed by Virginie Jamin exclusively for Hermes for Fall/Winter 2008. Please enquire within or check out our listing in the online catalogue -http://www.miotesorovintage.com/Store/accessories/textiles-eyewear

Detailed product information extracted from http://www.hermes.com/

For the scarf Dancing Pearls, the designer dreamed up a story of a woman who leaves India on a boat without suitcases or memories. All she takes with her is a light, sparkling necklace of Indian pearls. Swayed by the tumultuous waves, she starts spinning in circles in a sort of hypnotic dance. Her necklace twirls in time and seems to be actively participating in this unique choreography.

The movement of the pearls draws her into an intoxicating whirlwind. The necklace that offered her the most beautiful dance of her life before being engulfed by the sea. All that remains of this magical moment is a single pearl, which she wears every day; it brings her a peaceful sense of happiness. The design shows one end of this colorful pearl necklace coming undone and sending the pearls rolling, giving the scarf a surprising sensation of movement.