Style and elegance come in different shapes and sizes! ‘Overture’, Judith Leiber’s contemporary handbag collections of minaudieres, clutches and cross-body bags showcased at Leela Palace, are sure to make a celebrity out of you.
A good clutch can make an outfit look hip in the same way as an exquisite piece of jewellery. Leiber’s signature collections are known for exotic skinned bags and rich crystal minaudiere, designed for the urban fashionistas, who wants to make a style statement with an edge.
The ensembles on display were in several interesting forms such as duck, rose, gift box and fragrance bottles in eye-catching colours, embellished with Swarovski crystals.
The most stunning piece on display was the ‘Ganesha’ minaudiere, which is said to be made up of 12,000 Austrian crystals and is one of Judith’s masterpieces. While the rose-shaped minaudiere was the showtopper of the line, the cute ‘duck’ embedded with yellow crystals was the cynosure of all eyes. “Each one is popular for its distinct cuts,” said Varsha Ahuja, Brand Manager, Marigold Luxury Brands, adding, “This is the first time we are bringing the collections to Chennai and the response has been tremendous. We have introduced both the affordable collections, which range anywhere between Rs 22,000 to a lakh and the high-end collections, which start from `one lakh and go up to Rs 4 lakh. They are made of pure Italian leather enhanced by animal prints, foil treatments, adorned with jewelled ornaments.” The chic party and evening wear collections are sure to give you that classy, trendy look.