Designers have recently looked into the past in to revive one of the most loved of fabrics - brocade. I’m pleasantly surprised at this heavy detail popping up in spring fashion. Velvet brocade is ultra rich looking!

Dolce & Gabbana is using the opulence of brocade for dresses to lush hand bags.

For a modern twist D&G are meshing brocade with tule and exotic animal skins. This is so fun because it’s both eccentric and fashion forward patchworked into one.  

Fergie was a no show at the MTV Music Awards despite having some of the most popular songs and videos of the year, and won female artist of the year.

The Dutchess of Pop, Fergie, might have been too busy launching her new purses. Fergie has designed a line of bags for Kipling, the Belgian brand originally inspired by The Jungle Book.

Modeled after a few of her favorite looks, three collections of assorted silhouettes—hobos and handbags, messengers and clutches, cosmetic cases and fanny packs - will be released in waves throughout fall. The first collection is Naughty Scout and bags appear in appropriate Fergie names like Curious, Glamorous, Tasty Tasty and Vicious.

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