Lunar New Year: Rabbit Fashion Picks

Happy New Year and good fortune to you all.  If you are in the apparel industry or are aware of any kind of Asian culture, you are probably aware of the Lunar New Year.  This is the year of the Rabbit.  If you were lucky enough to receive a red envelope gift of money, you should make good use of it and go shopping!

Here are Ms. FAB's picks for every budget... From the top left, you have Judith Leiber's exquisite crystal studded rabbit clutch handbag for $1998.  Next you have the adorable white rabbit print socks from Topshop for $8.  The big rabbit head sweater is just plain funny from Urban Outfitters at $48.  The red bunny eared wrap is from Singer 22 for $199.  The gold rabbits on fishooks earrings are only $12 from TopShop again.  The sparkly bunny ring is $8.50 from Charlotte Russe.

 Kung Hay Fat Choy !

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Judith Leiber 100 Accessories for $100

Wednesday evening, the Judith Leiber boutique hosted a benefit for the Wildlife Conservation Society. The event invited "Birds and Blokes" for an opportunity to shop one of the 100 Judith Leiber bags priced at $100. Headquartered at the Bronx zoo, the WCS conservation specialists lead the efforts to save wildlife and wild places around the world.

Elegantly dressed guests struggled to contain themselves as they stalked each other for their favorite jeweled clutch. Women held onto their prize bag as if it was the Holy grail, while one friend grabbed another in a big hug when she presented her with one of the last available purses.

Among glasses of champagne and mini lobster rolls, the rest of the Judith Leiber collection was on display. Her signature jeweled box bags, delicately crystallized animals and accessories graced display cases. My favorite pieces were the richly embellished fur stoles. The luxurious furs were embroidered with chunky patterns of Swarovski crystals and caused me to drool...

To Donate or visit the parks, go to WCS.org.

Photos by Mariana Leung and Melissa Weiss

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