With today’s edgier fashions, the time has come to leave the pearls at home—this season’s adornments of choice are bigger, bolder, and more boyish. Leather cuffs, studded bangles, and cocktail rings are just a few of the hottest sellers from Vita Fede, the luxe accessories brand now all the rage in Hollywood—and soon in Manila.
With its ubiquitous wrap bracelets appearing in countless paparazzi shots, Vita has proven its popularity with celebrity trendsetters. A-listers like Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, and Jessica Biel have been seen sporting the Fascino triple-wrap—a thin leather cuff trimmed with a chain that encircles the wrist in three loops for a multiple bracelet effect. Fergie and Jennifer Hudson, on the other hand, favor Vita’s precious metal bangles and stamped cocktail rings. Leading fashion glossies Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar have also featured Vita in their pages for the brand’s edgy elegance and surprising wearability.
Produced by the same design group that has manufactured jewelry for Gucci, YSL, and Ferragamo, Vita is renowned for its meticulous Florentine craftsmanship and innovative aesthetic. The creations themselves are a fusion of glamour and hard rock—think Swarovski crystals meet biker chic. Each piece is constructed from fine Italian leather (including lamb, ostrich, stingray, croc, and snakeskin) and embellished with sterling silver or 24K gold hardware. Clients can choose from a range of brilliant colors and metallic finishes to make a Vita design their very own. It’s the combination of these high-end materials, with unexpected touches like bamboo and semi-precious stones, which makes the accessories so appealing to the modern fashionista, yet versatile enough for everyday use.
Watch for Vita’s arrival next month at Rustan’s Makati and select boutiques around the Metro. For a sneak peak at the 2009 Fall-Winter collection, check out the gallery below.
(Photos courtesy of Vita Fede; Gallery photos by Angelo Cushman)
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