ICY COLD - CHANEL LIMITED EDITION CRUISE ICE CUBE FLAP

Chanel's 2008 Cruise Collection Trunk Show unravelled the Ice Cube line. The ice cubes are featured in vinyl and placed on top of metallic silver lambskin. Mio Tesoro just received the 2.55 flap in pristine condition. Here is a snapshot of Kim Kardashian flashing her stunning Ice Cube flap.

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THE BRIGHTEST STAR - LOUIS VUITTON ALTAIR CLUTCH

This Louis Vuitton Altair Clutch was released for F/W 2010's evening line. Named after the brightest star of the constellation, the Altair Clutch features a luxuriously crafted vertical fine mesh quilted fabric with LV embroidered motifs and accented by a resin jeweled lock. It also comes with a beautiful mirror that securely hooks to the D-Ring inside.

Mio Tesoro just received this stunning clutch in Bronze. Please enquire instore for more information or check our ONLINE CATALOGUE.

MIO TESORO'S OFFER TO PURCHASE YOUR LOVELY TREASURES

Mio Tesoro is currently on the hunt for Designer Accessories.  We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to sell their pieces that are treasured but seldom or never used.  If you feel it is time to let go please dive into your armoires and if you have the following labels, we would most certainly love to hear from you.  We can offer to buy them outright or place them on consignment.  Final decisions will be made upon viewing and inspecting the pieces. 


LABELS OF INTEREST -

Chanel
Hermes
Louis Vuitton

DESIGNER OF THE WEEK - GOYARD

Goyard is a lesser known luxury brand compared to its French brothers; Hermes and Louis Vuitton, but without a doubt its past is as captivating and intense. The Goyard family had been part of the Compagnon de Riviere for the previous two centuries, a guild of transporters of wood by river from the forests of Morvan up to Paris where it was used to heat homes in the city. Wood in rafts seventy five metres long and five metres wide took eleven days at a time to cross 220 kilometres up to the Yonne and Siennes Rivers to their destination. The return journey was made on foot.

Francois Goyard was born in 1828, in Burgundy. In 1832, Francois' father Edme Goyard moved his family to Paris. In 1845, the seventeen year old Francois was an apprentice to Henri Morel, who had acquired Maison Martin, a packing-case and trunkmaker to the Duchess of Berry located at 4 Rue Neuve des Capucines. Francois became the company's director when Morel passed away in 1852. Interestingly, the Goyard name was established in 1853, one year ahead of Louis Vuitton and seventeen years after Hermes.
Goyard was known by many aristocrats for developing bags according to royal shades and their crests. Goyard also claims to have produced the first workplace suitcase (la malle bureau en Fran&Ccedil).

Francois' son Edmond was born in 1860, followed by another son, Maurice. At the age of 25, Edmond Goyard (1860–1937) took over from his father, who then turned to making jewelry. "Maison Goyard" was given the new name of "E. Goyard Aine". The initial E not only acknowledged Edmond, it also paid homage to his grandfather, Edme Goyard, who had died six years earlier. Edmond went on to open boutiques in various locations – including Bordeaux, Biarritz and Monte Carlo, in addition to the John Wanamaker stores in New York and Philadelphia. Around the end of the 19th century, the mark ‘Ne Ct’ (meaning Notable Commerant) was adorning all catalogues, receipts and labels.

Edmond Goyard participated in the Exposition Universelle et Internationale of Paris, in 1900, where Goyard luggage won a bronze medal. In 1906, in Milan, it received a gold medal, and at the French-British Exposition of 1908 in London, it also won a gold medal. Maison Goyard was given the Award of Honour at the 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs.

Goyard opened a specific department for "dogs, cats, monkeys". Here, they provided harnesses, kennels, boots and even protective automobile glasses for pets. In 1923, on his 30th birthday and the 70th anniversary of Maison Goyard, Edmond's son, Robert Goyard (1893–1979) became Director, with Edmond remaining involved as Creative Director. (Captain Robert Goyard had been awarded the Legion of Honor, Croix de guerre with four citations and the Military Cross in the First World War.) A patent for the "Malle Bureau" was later obtained by Maison Goyard in 1931. Comprising a portable trunk which included a writing table, it could also accommodate a typewriter. Arthur Conan Doyle was one customer who ordered this trunk.

In 1936, Robert Goyard decided to enter into a cooperative agreement with other "houses" in the Place Vendôme, including Boucheron, Cartier, Charvet, Chaumet, Guerlain, Morgan and Ritz. Their offices were located at Goyard's headquarters at 233 rue Saint-Honore. In the late 1990s, Maison Goyard was purchased by the Signoles family, and the company introduced several new colours at that time. Goyard will monogram their luggage's canvas with the initials of its customers upon request, and produces special orders and custom pieces, made to order in Carcassonne, France. Their most renowned motif is the three dimensional pattern recognized as the chevron, juxtaposed to represent a Y which symbolizes three centuries of the Goyard family and their Compagnon de Riviere ancestors. The material is a cotton, linen and hemp blend that is coated with gum Arabic resin-this benefits in a tremendous skinny, lightweight, and water resistant material.

The age old brand crept up on us only when Barney’s featured them in their window in the early 2000′s. Clients are now willing splash out big money to have their initials, a crown, or stripes of each and every coloration embellished on their own personalized bag. There are only twelve boutiques in the world, Beverley Hills, Boston, Hong Kong, Kyoto, London, New York, Osaka, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Seoul and Tokyo and Goyard does not have online retail.

Mio Tesoro just received one of Goyard's most sought after bag, the St Louis PM tote in Sky Blue. Please enquire within for more product information.

NEW ARRIVALS - CHANELS

Mio Tesoro just received a few more new arrivals for Christmas. Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo, Chanel Vintage Beige Chevron Mini Flap, Grey Cocoon Tote.

NEW ARRIVALS

Mio Tesoro just received a few gorgeous pieces that are very rare. Please enquire instore for more information.

1. Louis Vuitton Graffiti Keepall
2. Louis Vuitton Cerises Pochette with Lizard Trimming
3. Hermes Mini Kelly
4. Louis Vuitton Mizi Vienna
5. Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Papillon

BEST IN SHOW - BVLGARI AIDA CLUTCH

Bulgari presents this stunning masterpiece. The many faces of the Aida Clutch is seen in the clutches of many celebraties as of late. Mio Tesoro just received one in an elegant sunflower vintage fabric in bronze and gold tones. Elegance and opulence is apparent in the ornate frame and silk satin lining.

Seen here is Kirsten Dunst at Bulgari's Eyewear Launch with another version of the Aida Clutch which holds a whopping $8550 price tag. Please enquire within for more product info.