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Fashion accessories: diversion of the most chic items

Art, painting, surrealism, cinema and even some everyday objects inspire creators of luxury clothes and accessories. On the podiums of weekend fashions and in boutiques, fashion geniuses display their magical and surreal accessories, hats and handbags. Discover these diverted fashion accessories, pure products of their imagination and the diversion of objects that they manage to sublimate. Admire the creative madness of Jean-Paul Gaultier, Stephen Jones for Dior, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel or the superb creations straight out of the Buttons Paradise workshops!

Hats and objects diverted: very high pitched haute couture!

Diverted hats, eccentric, directly inspired by the paintings of Millet and its rural scenes. Diversion of materials or even natural materials by Jean-Paul Gaultier or Viktor to enhance their haute couture collection spring 2015. Beauty of the huge basketwork hat inspired by traditional suspensions and created by Esme Hofman for Asha Swillens. How can one remain insensitive to all this grace mingled with the surrealism of these headgear?

Chapeau objets detournes — Défilé Viktor @ Rolf Haute Couture printemps été 2015
Défilé Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture printemps été 2015

The world of Stephen Jones is much more surreal. He diverts everyday objects like colorful gloves or a palette and an artist’s brush, to create totally crazy and poetic hats. Here the diversion of accessories starts from an artistic discipline to serve the art of the garment and the beauty accessory.

Elsa Schiaparelli’s shoe hats are part of the history of fashion. Created in collaboration with Salvador Dali, master of surrealism, these diverted hats made the success of the haute couture Schiaparelli fashion show in 1937.

Handbags and Diversion: Lego and co

After the hats, the bags happen to be the object of completely crazy diversion. And in this field, Karl Lagerfeld excels. For the 2013 spring-summer collection, he created the Lego handbag and the Hula Hoop bag that is completely disproportionate. He also signed in 2015 and 2017 magnificent creations with these diverted bags straight from the world of cinema and advertising.

diverted hand bags — Chanel Karl Lagarfeld Sac minaudière Robot 2017 – Camera bag – défilé de Rome – Coconut milk bag 2014-2015

The creations inspired by the vinyle and signed Modelunik are also emblematic of this madness creative fashion podium!

Vinyle hand bags — LP hand bag- designer: MODELUNIK

Jewelry and miscellaneous objects: buttons and buckles

And finally, discover the diverted objects and used here for the creation of high-end jewelry. This is the case with leather cuffs offered by Buttons Paradise. Featuring an art deco or brushed metal buckle of the 70’s, these two first bracelets are subject to the diversion of a fashion accessory, the belt, for the ornamentation of a second, cuff bracelet. The third model is a diversion of jewelry buttons mounted on a pearl gray leather both chic and essential whose purpose is elegance and femininity! To discover more models, do not hesitate to visit Buttons Paradise e-shop.

Bijoux objets detournes — Art Deco cuff bracelet – Buttons Paradise

Bijoux detournement objets — Blue leather cuff – Buttons Paradise

Bijoux objet detourne — Manchette cuir Zen – Buttons Paradise

7 ideas to customize your black dress

Whether it is a dress for a special occasion, Christmas party or office party, we all have a little black dress in our wardrobe and we adore it. How can we revamp and refashion our little black dress? Whether your prefer the casual look, rock style or arty, there are thousands of ways to wear it. According to circumstances and your mood, choose what’s right for you, unconditionally.

1. Black dress worn with a stylish purse

Extremely plain dress often a strict cut, such a dress will undoubtedly welcome a color accessory. First rule: simply add one touch of color and do not be tempted to add more. The focal point is the detail that breaks the linear shape of the dress bringing a graphic and modern look. In the present case the focus is on the bright colored purse. Pick a printed fabric or plain leather model. What really matters here is the touch of color to make your outfit perfect.

black dress with a stylish purse — Photo wax purse : www.nothingbutthewax.blogspot.fr
Photo red purse and red shoes : www.maman-modeuse.com

2. Black dress worn with stunning shoes

When choosing the your shoes, keep the same principle: favor the range of colored shoes to attract immediate attention. This option enlivens your look and gives a touch of style and force. Stiletto heels, basket shoes, ballerina shoes or flashy derbies pick your fancy !

black dress stunning shoes — Photo : ©Médiathèque du Patrimoine

3. Black dress with a leather jacket or color blazer jacket

To give zest to your black dress, lend your preference to a leather perfecto jacket or a smart blazer with a neat cut. Use the flashy fashionable colors like pink, red or mauve. Your little black dress will acquire style and force.

4. Black dress and statement necklace

To revamp your black dress add a stunning piece of jewelry, chose a sparkling statement necklace, in other words choose a dazzling necklace. It will enlighten your neckline and underline the shape of your dress with elegance. It’s a question of color and generous volumes.

5. Black dress and oversize jewelry

To remain in the statement necklace spirit, refresh your black dress with an XXL piece of jewelry. Try the leather oversize cuff bracelet or large size necklace. This kind of fashion jewelry gives you a stylish look.

leather oversized cuff bracelet — Bamboo Twist Original Leather Cuff Bracelet

large size necklace — Original Comet Pale Blue Necklace

6. Black dress with a leather plastron necklace

The plastron necklace is an exceptional piece of jewelry. It gives a touch of color and a trendy look to your outfits. Here again, select fashion colors that highlight this accessory of a very unusual design.

7. Black dress with fur hat and convertible

A quick reminder of the glamorous sixties looks. You can’t resist this stunning outfit. Very little color save for the magnificent pink color of the convertible, the immaculate white color of the fur hat and cuff and the brilliance of the historic pearl necklace. A luminous and neat outfit don’t you think ?

So if you want to brighten your black dress with precious accessories don’t hesitate to look through the pages of Buttons Paradise to find the right piece of jewelry and the ideal color for you.

Fur hat and convertible — Photo © Médiathèque du Patrimoine

Cuff bracelets are making an impressive comeback!

Since 2012, we’ve seen cuff bracelets making an almighty comeback. The star of all accessories, and a must-have item, cuff bracelets have been adorning women’s wrists since time immemorial. This oversized piece, which was already very popular in ancient times, saw something of a revival in the 1930s, thanks to Coco Chanel. Cuff bracelets came back into fashion once again, this time towards the end of the noughties. In fact, in 2012 these bracelets were spotted on the wrists of models in catwalks everywhere, and on the runways of some of the greatest fashion designers. Now we’re seeing another revival of a phenomenon that has been around for thousands of years.

Cuff Dinh Van R40 or rose © Dinh Van Cuff - Collector défilé 2012 - Louis Vuitton © Louis Vuitton Cuff-CHANEL Collection Signature © Chanel Cuff bracelet - Collier de Chien – Hermès © Hermès Cuff MONOGRAMME SAINT LAURENT © YSL — Cuff Dinh Van R40 or rose © Dinh Van
Cuff – Collector défilé 2012 – Louis Vuitton © Louis Vuitton
Cuff-CHANEL Collection Signature © Chanel
Cuff bracelet – Collier de Chien – Hermès © Hermès
Cuff MONOGRAMME SAINT LAURENT © YSL

Cuff bracelets: something for everyone

Inspired chiefly by shirtsleeves, in theory the cuff bracelet has no clasp – or at least, that is how the story goes. But today there’s a whole range of different cuff bracelets out there: rigid ones, flexible ones, bracelets with or without a clasp, bracelets made from coloured metal, gold, silver, fabric, resin, Perspex and even leather. These XXL bracelets are worn oversized and close fitting. So whether it’s an understated bracelet made from engraved metal, or something a bit flashier with multi-coloured stones or delicate pearls, there’s certainly something to suit all tastes.

Cuff Marni Foulard, Collection 2012 © Marni Foulard Cuff in leather and metal, Jean-Paul Gaultier, 2012 Collection © Jean-Paul Gaultier — Cuff Marni Foulard, Collection 2012 © Marni Foulard
Cuff in leather and metal, Jean-Paul Gaultier, 2012 Collection © Jean-Paul Gaultier

Cuff bracelets are great for an evening do or a summer’s day. Whether they are worn individually or one on each wrist; they’re the perfect accessory to any outfit. In 2012, cuff bracelets were spotted on the runways at Yves Saint Laurent, Balmain and Hermès. Because it is such a staple piece, the cuff bracelet continues to be the star of all accessories – which is why they can often be spotted on the red carpet, whether it’s an elegant Chanel bracelet, a studded version or something more minimalist.

Timeless classics: simple cuffs and leather cuffs

Cuff bracelets have a certain timeless elegance about them, and an iconic status that really sets them apart from other accessories. Made from fine quality leather, these bracelets will stand the test of time, and won’t age. At Hermès, the leather cuff bracelet tends to be monochrome and enhanced with a metal or silver buckle, for understated elegance and balance.

At Buttons Paradise, our leather cuffs play around with contrasting colours, and have fun with interesting button and buckle shapes. Graphic design elements give these bracelets a bold style and distinctly feminine identity.

With lilac blue, yellow, camel and strawberry red particularly on trend at the moment, these bracelets are often embellished with a coloured Bakelite buckle or a pearl button. These leather cuff bracelets are chic and casual at the same time: they’re the star accessories of recent years, and you can see why!

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