Givenchy's Spring 2012 presentation just validated our longtime desire to play basketball in a couture gown — Riccardo Tisci brought total glamour to the hardwood, showing beautiful '20s and '30s-inspired looks reminiscent of classic science fiction films. It took 350 hours to complete the silk jersey gowns, which were embroidered with scales of crocodile skin, curve-contouring zippers, and Read more

Bottega Veneta's Tomas Maier debuted a Spring 2012 collection that focused heavily on color and texture — and we're not complaining. Goddess gowns of billowy chiffon appeared in jeweled hues of purple, ruby, and rust, and cocktail dresses had geometric embellishment that gave them a slightly tribal feel. There were draping and pleating done in ways to give the clothes volume without sacrificing Read more

Among the major styles for Fall, exotic skin handbags were an overarching trend, and one that we saw on the runways of Valentino, Chloé, Derek Lam, Gucci, and more. The best thing about these bags are their versatility; you can use one to liven up an otherwise solid look, or add depth to an ensemble that showcases mixed prints and patterns. Whether it's python, crocodile, ostrich, or completely Read more

Just because the iPad 2 is hitting shelves on Friday doesn't mean you should toss out your perfectly good first-generation iPad you got for Christmas. That baby still has moves! Spruce things up on the outside with the Reptile case ($40) from SwitchEasy. Made from strong polycarbonate, it comes with a very chic crocodile skin texture pattern on the back side, which you can customize in one of Read more