{"id":14004,"date":"2011-12-08T22:42:03","date_gmt":"2011-12-09T03:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/?p=14004"},"modified":"2011-12-08T22:41:29","modified_gmt":"2011-12-09T03:41:29","slug":"haute-fashion-news-roundup-hermes-crocodile-guccis-bike-goes-for-14k-mario-lopez-launches-ratedm-underwear-collection-oscar-de-la-renta-launches-childr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/2011\/12\/haute-fashion-news-roundup-hermes-crocodile-guccis-bike-goes-for-14k-mario-lopez-launches-ratedm-underwear-collection-oscar-de-la-renta-launches-childr\/","title":{"rendered":"Haute fashion news roundup: Herm\u00e8s Crocodile &#038; Diamond Birkin Bag sells for over $200K; Gucci&#8217;s bike goes for $14K; Mario Lopez launches RatedM underwear collection; Oscar de la Renta launches children&#8217;s wear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-14011\" href=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/index.php\/2011\/12\/haute-fashion-news-roundup-hermes-crocodile-guccis-bike-goes-for-14k-mario-lopez-launches-ratedm-underwear-collection-oscar-de-la-renta-launches-childr\/hermes-exceptional-collection-shiny-rouge-h-porosus-crocodile-30-cm-birkin-bag-with-solid-18k-white-gold-diamond-hardware\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14011\" title=\"Herm\u00e8s Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile 30 cm Birkin Bag with Solid 18K White Gold &amp; Diamond Hardware\" src=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Herm\u00e8s-Exceptional-Collection-Shiny-Rouge-H-Porosus-Crocodile-30-cm-Birkin-Bag-with-Solid-18K-White-Gold-amp-Diamond-Hardware.jpg\" alt=\"Herm\u00e8s Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile 30 cm Birkin Bag with Solid 18K White Gold &amp; Diamond Hardware\" width=\"406\" height=\"436\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em><strong>LUXURY:<\/strong><\/em> Forget the recession \u2013 this <a title=\"Herm\u00e8s Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile 30 cm Birkin Bag with Solid 18K White Gold &amp; Diamond Hardware recently sold for $203,150\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wwd.com\/fashion-news\/fashion-scoops\/herms-bags-fetch-record-prices-at-auction-5419045\" target=\"_blank\">Herm\u00e8s Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile 30 cm Birkin Bag with Solid 18K White Gold &amp; Diamond Hardware recently sold for $203,150<\/a> \u2013 a new world record for the highest price for a handbag sold at public auction! The bag collector wishes to remain anonymous (probably to avoid having the 99% come after them). (<strong><em>WWD<\/em><\/strong>)<br \/>\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-14009\" href=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/index.php\/2011\/12\/haute-fashion-news-roundup-hermes-crocodile-guccis-bike-goes-for-14k-mario-lopez-launches-ratedm-underwear-collection-oscar-de-la-renta-launches-childr\/designer-bike-bianchi-designed-by-frida-giannini-of-gucci\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14009\" title=\"Designer bike - Bianchi designed by Frida Giannini of Gucci\" src=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Designer-bike-Bianchi-designed-by-Frida-Giannini-of-Gucci.jpg\" alt=\"Designer bike - Bianchi designed by Frida Giannini of Gucci\" width=\"553\" height=\"369\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em><strong>HOLIDAY GIFTS:<\/strong><\/em> Speaking of non-recession friendly items, <a title=\"Gucci's latest must-have accessories are their designer bikes \u2013 the Bianchi designed by Frida Giannini of Gucci\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.wsj.com\/runway\/2011\/12\/07\/for-those-who-have-it-all-a-gucci-bicycle-and-helmet\/?mod=WSJBlog&amp;mod=runway\" target=\"_blank\">Gucci&#8217;s latest must-have accessories are their designer bikes \u2013 the Bianchi designed by Frida Giannini of Gucci<\/a>. The two bikes retail at $6,200 for the white steel single-speed version with Gucci leather handle grips, and $14,000 for the matte black carbon-fiber model; an &#8216;urban\/off-road bike with carbon fork and disc brakes&#8217;. (<strong><em>WSJ<\/em><\/strong>)<br \/>\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-14010\" href=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/index.php\/2011\/12\/haute-fashion-news-roundup-hermes-crocodile-guccis-bike-goes-for-14k-mario-lopez-launches-ratedm-underwear-collection-oscar-de-la-renta-launches-childr\/mario-lopez-models-modeling-his-ratedm-underwear-collection\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14010\" title=\"Mario Lopez models modeling his RatedM underwear collection\" src=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Mario-Lopez-models-modeling-his-RatedM-underwear-collection.jpg\" alt=\"Mario Lopez models modeling his RatedM underwear collection\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><em>MEN&#8217;S:<\/em><\/strong> Wanna see A. C. Slater model in his own undies? <a title=\"Former 'Saved by the Bell' star and 'Extra' host, Mario Lopez, is launching his own underwear collection called RatedM\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wwd.com\/markets-news\/intimates-activewear\/mario-lopez-launches-underwear-collection-5418478\" target=\"_blank\">Former &#8216;<em>Saved by the Bell<\/em>&#8216; star and &#8216;<em>Extra<\/em>&#8216; host, Mario Lopez, is launching his own underwear collection called RatedM<\/a>. The line, consisting of three collections (basic foundations called Elementary, &#8216;dressier&#8217; underwear (huh?) called Atelier and athletic underwear called Play) launched on Freshpair.com last week and will be in select Bloomingdales&#8217; this February. (<em><strong>WWD<\/strong><\/em>)<br \/>\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-14007\" href=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/index.php\/2011\/12\/haute-fashion-news-roundup-hermes-crocodile-guccis-bike-goes-for-14k-mario-lopez-launches-ratedm-underwear-collection-oscar-de-la-renta-launches-childr\/suno-recycled-sneakers-to-benefit-the-david-sheldrick-wildlife-trust-an-orphanage-for-baby-elephants-and-rhinos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14007\" title=\"Suno recycled sneakers to benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an orphanage for baby elephants and rhinos\" src=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Suno-recycled-sneakers-to-benefit-the-David-Sheldrick-Wildlife-Trust-an-orphanage-for-baby-elephants-and-rhinos.jpg\" alt=\"Suno recycled sneakers to benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an orphanage for baby elephants and rhinos\" width=\"560\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em><strong>DO-GOODERS:<\/strong><\/em> <a title=\"SUNO, famous for its ethnic-printed womenswear line, has launched an affordable and ethical canvas sneaker collection to benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for orphaned baby elephants, rhinos and other animals\" href=\"http:\/\/nymag.com\/daily\/fashion\/2011\/12\/best-bet-suno-printed-sneakers.html\" target=\"_blank\">SUNO, famous for its ethnic-printed womenswear line, has launched an affordable and ethical canvas sneaker collection<\/a>. The kicks feature printed uppers and recycled rubber soles and a portion of the proceeds benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for orphaned baby elephants, rhinos and other animals. (<em><strong>NY Mag \u2013 The Cut<\/strong><\/em>)<br \/>\n<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-14006\" href=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/index.php\/2011\/12\/haute-fashion-news-roundup-hermes-crocodile-guccis-bike-goes-for-14k-mario-lopez-launches-ratedm-underwear-collection-oscar-de-la-renta-launches-childr\/oscar-de-la-renta-is-developing-an-in-house-childrens-wear-collection\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14006\" title=\"Oscar de la Renta is developing an in-house children's wear collection\" src=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Oscar-de-la-Renta-is-developing-an-in-house-childrens-wear-collection.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar de la Renta is developing an in-house children\u2019s wear collection\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em><strong>CHILDREN&#8217;S:<\/strong><\/em> <a title=\"Famed designer Oscar de la Renta is launching his first in-house children's wear collection\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wwd.com\/markets-news\/juniors\/oscar-de-la-renta-ups-focus-on-childrens-wear-5417778\" target=\"_blank\">Famed designer Oscar de la Renta is launching his first in-house children&#8217;s wear collection<\/a>. The collection will be for girls and boys ages 18 months to 14 years old. A capsule collection for spring-summer will be available at Bergdorf Goodman, Harrods and Oscar de la Renta boutiques and the first full line for fall-winter will be unveiled through the Oscar de la Renta Web site, stores and select retailers. (<strong><em>WWD<\/em><\/strong>)<\/p>\n<h2><em>Get more <a title=\"What's Haute Magazine\" href=\"http:\/\/whatshaute.com\" target=\"_blank\">What&#8217;s Haute<\/a> &#8211; Follow us on <a title=\" What's Haute on Twitter\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/whatshaute\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a> and &#8216;Like&#8217; us on <a title=\"What's Haute on Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whatshaute\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>!<\/em><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LUXURY: Forget the recession \u2013 this Herm\u00e8s Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile 30 cm Birkin Bag with Solid 18K White Gold &amp; Diamond Hardware recently sold for $203,150 \u2013 a new world record for the highest price for a handbag sold at public auction! The bag collector wishes to remain anonymous (probably to [&hellip;]<a href=\"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/2011\/12\/haute-fashion-news-roundup-hermes-crocodile-guccis-bike-goes-for-14k-mario-lopez-launches-ratedm-underwear-collection-oscar-de-la-renta-launches-childr\/\" title=\" Read More \u00bb &laquo;Haute fashion news roundup: Herm\u00e8s Crocodile &#038; Diamond Birkin Bag sells for over $200K; Gucci's bike goes for $14K; Mario Lopez launches RatedM underwear collection; Oscar de la Renta launches children's wear&raquo;\" class=\"more-link\"> Read More \u00bb <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,814,10159,8,2075,8036,21],"tags":[10483,2749,4854,2489,2623,10485,10478,10474,4860,10480,10481,2505,412,10482,526,352,10475,378,10486,10479,10477,10476,10473,571,10484,973],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14004"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14004"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14004\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14017,"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14004\/revisions\/14017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14004"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14004"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/WhatsHaute.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14004"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}