Wednesday, Mar. 08, 2006

Shine On

By Editor: Nina Sterghiou

Heavy on the Metals This page: Bottega Veneta Fenice bag, $3,850 bottegaveneta.com) Paco Rabanne by Patrick Robinson python sandal with rope detail, $738 pacorabanne.com) Opposite page, from top: Giorgio Armani spectator shoe, $875 giorgioarmani.com) Yves Saint Laurent anthracite Muse bag, $895 ysl.com) Bottega Veneta Intrecciato sterling silver charm bracelet, $1,200 bottegaveneta.com) Story styled by Rachel Haas

All That Glitters This page, clockwise from top left: Oscar de la Renta satin and sequin clutch, $1,275 (at Bergdorf Goodman); Ralph Lauren Collection alligator clutch, $4,000 (at select Ralph Lauren stores); Gucci 18-karat gold bracelet, $5,400, and satin evening bag, $1,650 gucci.com) Valentino moccasin, $640 (at Valentino boutiques). Opposite page: Louis Vuitton cabochon Musette bag, $10,700 vuitton.com