To describe Dautore handbags as eclectic would be an understatement. Dautore bags are not your average handbag line, the styles and shapes are a mix of classic and well, odd. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Dautore was created in 1998 by Gilda Sampaio and Aurea Urtiaga. They were inspired to create bags that reflected the “carioca” or the Rio de Janeiro people’s lifestyle.
For Fall, Dautore handbags are not only gorgeous to look at but their rich hues and details are in tune with the seasons top trends.
Dautore Loop Leather Frame Satchel ($635)
Dautore Leather Linking Strap Hobo ($580)
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Here’s more of Australia’s Indie Fashion Scene. Now, we’re off to Sydney to check out KISU Design with Mylinh heading the team of designers under the label.
Browsing through designs that are heavily influenced by East meeting West, I had a hard time choosing just one so I ended up picking out four (4) favourites of the lot. Mind you, the decision wasn’t easy.

KISU Red Leaves Dress
You’ll notice how Japanese accents are prominent in the designs. I love this Red Leaves Dress most.
Red Leaves Dress, $99.

KISU Red Rose Dress
I’m currently obsessing about floral prints and patterns. I like the prairie …read more

Guest Post by Sasha Manuel of Tops2Bottoms.com

A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting a Hong Kong based fashion designer Kanchan Panjabi when she visited Manila. She actually took me by surprise when I had opened my email one August day and there was a note from her asking if she could have coffee with me as she was going to be in the country in a matter of weeks. Of course, I agreed to meet. I had thought that it would be fascinating to talk about fashion with someone who’s in the mix so deep as …read more