Gucci Collector - The Auction

The house of Gucci has teamed up with Christies to provide a specialist service dedicated to avid Gucci collectors from around the world. Gucci has produced some amazing products over the last 90 years many of which are investment pieces that have been passed down through family generations. Christies are offering a free appraisal service to owners of vintage Gucci allowing them to learn more about their treasure's history and value.

A large selection of vintage Gucci bags will be up for sale at a Christies auction on 2nd December and Gucci are on the lookout to buy back pieces with historical value to coincide with their plans to open a Gucci museum in Florence, (the birth place of the Italian brand) to mark their 90th anniversary in 2011.

A selection of vintage Gucci Handbags dating from 1950's to 1970's.

The Mini Hermès Birkin bag - to die for!

The Hermès Birkin bag, the top of the Hierarchy in the handbag world! Just when you thought bags couldn't get any better Hermês SS2011 bring us the mini Birkin bag. This gorgeous jaw dropping bag is a must have if you can get your hands on one. This will definitely be going on my wish list.

Karl Largerfeld… The man of many talents…

Creative director, fashion designer, fashion icon, artist, purfumer oh and not to mention photographer….

The German born multi talented creative exhibits his finest photographic work at the maison européene de la photographie in Paris

Dating back from 1987 when Largerfeld first started taking photos, shoots for major advertisements and top international publications such as Vogue magazine will be on display as well as his personal photographs from his travels and from strolling around Paris.

The exhibition runs from 15 September - 31 October 2010.