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Summoning Mr. James at Pratt The other day I had the pleasure of being a juror at the student fashion presentation at Pratt Institute. feeds.nytimes.com |
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Leather Worth Caring For The Ralph Lauren collection for fall 2008 is strong on outdoorsy themes and hunting motifs. And that extends to the accessories. Several handbags in the brand's most popular shapes, including the "Ricky" and the "Greenwich" (shown here, $2,995), are made in leather known as baranil, which is naturally tanned in France. The rich color of the leather — a light shade of brown nicknamed "RL Tan" — has made it a favorite of the designer himself, who has a Mercedes-Benz lined with it. The bags have a... nysun.com |