David Yurman

Cork Cuff We already knew that cork was getting fashionable, and we've seen it in both handbags and shoes, but one area we never expected to see it wa...

Christian Louboutin Suede Cork-Heel Slings Elegant without going over the top, these understated sling-back pumps from Christian Louboutin are a great piece to add to your wardrobe b...

Yesterday, theWall Street Journal ran a piece on how the Portuguese cork industry is keeping itself afloat as wine manufacturers increasingly turn to plastic stoppers and other alternative closures for their bottles. It seems that the manufacturers targeted companies that used eco-friendly production materials, from furniture makers to architects, promoting cork as a useful, under-utilized material. This led to cork floorings, couches and even wallpapers.
When fashion designers got wind of how versatile the tree bark was and how much less stiff it was than in the past,they began to incorporate it into their lines, adding novelty and an eco-friendly appeal. Instead of simply mimicking the time-honored trend of making cork heels, designers are now making cork clothing. The material, called “cork leather” or “cork fabric,”is made of very thin, pliable cork, often coated with Scotchgard to protect it. It costs nearly half of what leather does, as well as offering a similar feel and longevity to the animal skin. It also can be machine washable.
Stuart Weitzman has natural cork pumpsand DDC Lab features a cork leather jacket (pictured) for $2,400, as part of their fall lineup. As eco-consciousness is on the rise at the moment, it wouldn’t be surprising to see more cork on the runway in the future.

Stuart Weitzman Softway, Handbag of the Day As cork is making a larger showing in the world of fashion, moving from the base of wedge heels to become posh jackets and other apparel ...

True Religion, Princy and Jessica Simpson Jessica Simpson is being sued for $100 millionby the Tarrant Apparel Group, the clothing company that put out Jessica Simpson's lines of cl...

Maison Martin Margiela Accessories A couple of posts on Acquire led me to the accessories collections of Maison Martin Margiela on eLuxury. The designer has a quirky design se...

Wave Jewelry Boxes As much as I love and collect jewelry, I don't store them in the best way. I literally have a cork board in my closet with push pins that I ...

A Different Kind of Bling I love high-end watches, but if I want some bling, I'd rather buy earrings or a necklace. But this Dot Matrix watch from UK store I Want On...

Baby Couture from the Boom Boom Room At this year’s Golden Globes, the stars weren’t the only ones walking away with bags full of free goodies from designers. Actua...

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