WELCOME TO FASHION AS A 2ND LANGUAGE: ARE YOU FLUENT?

FA2L is for anyone who cares about beautiful things–clothing, shoes, accessories, home furnishings–and the interconnected tribes of those who make, sell, market and desire them. If something speaks to you, buy it now or hold your peace: there are links in each story, so the item you want is just a click away. I'd like to hear from you, too: please view my profile, use the email button and send me your comments.MG

Friday, February 12, 2010

When You Care Enough to Send the Most Unusual

Not everyone wants roses on Valentine's Day: typical fashionistas get more thrills from red-soled shoes than red flowers. For the non-traditional luxury-lover, FA2L suggests this distinctive little zippered coin purse by Lucien Pellat-Finet (who has yet to meet a skull he can't replicate in leather, cashmere or diamonds). Just think of it as a symbol of 'til death do us part.