Sunday, October 19, 2008

Double Cuff

Wonder twin powers, activate! Form of: fab accessories! (Yes, CC realizes she's mixing her Marvel metaphors!). Perhaps it’s the residue of the Superhero Craze, or fashion’s naughty nod to S&M, but the double cuff is hot, and it’s here to stay.
On the runway, pictured via style.com:
Left: Karl Lagerfeld - CC loves these extended bracelets, reminiscent of vambraces (forearm armour worn by knights)!
Right: Cuffs are worn high on the arm, Sienna-style, at Chanel
Another nod to body armor at Rue du Mail, where the cuff nearly becomes a gauntlet.
One could totally re-create this look with a bevy of black rubber Madonna bracelets, non?
Alberta Ferretti's multiple thick jet bangles
Demure in white at Andrew Gn.
This photo via nymag.com.
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How to double your pleasure? Load up on semi-disposable bangles like this jeweled star and Glitz polished cuff at Forever 21, or splurge on two of the marvelous (get it?) models pictured below!
Shopping guide: First 5 at net-a-porter.com.
Christian Lacroix embellished acrylic cuff (at left)
Kara by Kara Ross pearlized anaconda cuff (at right)
Erickson Beamon gold leaf cuff
Vera Wang crystal embellished cuff (at right)
Erickson Beamon studded felt cuff
Stephen Webster silver superhero cuffs with semiprecious stones, for purchase at Bergdorf Goodman. Photo via elle.com.
Karen Millen acrylic and chain cuff at asos.com
Deal of the Day: ASOS wide leather cuff with studs and stones.
Check in all this week for Halloween-y madness, darlings!

27 comments:

  1. You're making me really sad for my 80 lost rubber bangles!

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  2. this is so superhero i love it :)
    i don't really wear cuffs though
    my wrists are too skinny and i don't like the feeling when my bracelets feel like they're going to fall off

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  3. I suck wearin cuffs (I feel I can't type...), but I love seeing them in other women. Makes a real statement I think

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  4. oh, i SO almost bought that christian lacroix cuff! but then i realised it was either that or university, as i would have literally no money left xD

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  5. WHOA! i recently purchased a Shell-made Double Duff. Perfect.

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  6. ah karl! lol love it. I love the cuffs, and the look it gives a piece, but i usually dont like to wear things around my wrists... it always hits something, put my hand in an uncomfortable position, or moves when i move my arm haha

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  7. I've got a black leather one trimmed with pink swarovski crystals I really love. Thanks for your last comment.

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  8. I love those cuffs with the stars.

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  9. Hmm, looks good and suits the models. Not sure it's praticles. Maybe with a few dozen thin bangles? I still ahve a whole bunch left over from a few years ago - I hope they'll still fit!

    I'm all inspired now. I'm going to go for it!

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  10. The double cuff is here with no holds barred.I love the stephen webster super hero inspired ones! i'd totally rock them
    kisses hun,
    Marian

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  11. The studded cuffs are gorgeous !

    CC, I was wondering, do you have your archive posted on your blog anywhere? I wanted to go back and check out some of your old posts from the Alphabet series :)

    peace&Love
    nicole.

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  12. I love wonder woman, I´ve just made a tee with her

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  13. Absolutely love arm cuffs, and the whole superhero-inspired feel! :)

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  14. double cuffs are too much for me but adores all the cuffs, one for me is plenty.

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  15. I love cuffs so much but I have puny skinny little wrists so the cuffs either a. weigh me down and hurt or b. fall off. :(

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  16. aww.. i wish i could wear bracelets/cuffs.. my wrists are just way too small...

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  17. Screw the cuffs -- I am in love with that Chanel skirt!!! =)

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  18. I'd actually love some studded cuffs, so badass.

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  19. I was always wondering about my habit of wearing bangles on both arms. I'd wonder no more now. :)

    I'm drooling over the ASOS bangle.

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  20. I've seen a a few feature in magazines about this trend ... I love wearing cuffs,so the double trend makes it even more exciting :)

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  21. I adore this and LOVED the Chanel metal baroque tatoos.

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  22. This post reminds me of this one:

    http://fabsugar.com/1883526

    superhero look....

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  23. Love love all the cuffs! So inspiring

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  24. Thanks for the love, everyone!

    In answer to your query Nicole, I am SO honored that you want to refer back to the ABCs - I moved my blog archive up to the top right of my page, so you should be able to find everything you need there - enjoy!

    xoxox,
    CC

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