The Bag Lady: Bag Lady Loves: Beatrix Ong A/W 11 vintage style trunks

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Beatrix Ong has cooked up something really special for autumn/winter 2011, and while we've been delighted with her collections for years, this one exceeds all our expectations in terms of design genius and in the size of the range, which is bigger than ever and full of delights.

The handbags on offer continue many of the most-loved themes from the spring/summer collection with the gold bee motif re-appearing on many of the pieces. But one thing that really grabbed our attention was this little range of vintage-style trunks, each decorated inside with colourful lining paper. Seen up close, the pattern on the interior is made up of dozens of scarlet 'flowers'; each made up of five shoes:

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We absolutely love this graphic print, which was designed specially for Beatrix Ong by artist Natasha Law, who has collaborated with Mulberry in the past, designing elements of their set for runway shows. For those planning to make a purchase, the collection will be available via Jaeger stores from early autumn. Keep an eye out for some fabulous zebra-print handbags and small leather goods, too.

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Angelina Jolie’s First Louis Vuitton Ad Revealed

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The rumors were true: Angelina Jolie is indeed the new face of Louis Vuitton. The actress’s first ad for the company’s “Core Values” campaign was released today, featuring the star afloat on a boat in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. Wearing her own clothes, no makeup and her own years-old monogrammed Alto bag, Jolie looks at peace in her photograph. “People are not used to seeing Angelina in this situation,” Vuitton’s executive vice president Pietro Beccari tells WWD. “I like the fact that it’s a real moment. This travel message we give through personal journeys is a fundamental one for the brand. This campaign is about a very special person and a very special journey.” In fact, Cambodia is the country from which Jolie adopted eldest son Maddox, and where she and partner Brad Pitt later established a foundation in the 9½-year-old’s name. Jolie follows in the footsteps of luminaries like Bono, Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell, Sally Ride and Mikhail Gorbachev, all of whom have posed for the “Core Values” campaign, as well as Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Scarlett Johansson, all former faces of Vuitton. Jolie’s ad will break in the International Herald Tribune Wednesday, and is expected to run in various publications for about 18 months. And though the handbag she carries in her ad is no longer in production, Jolie’s love of the piece is causing the company to consider “re-editing” it, Beccari says. He would not discuss the amount Jolie was paid for the campaign, but says she did donate an undisclosed portion of her fees to charity.

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Summer style: coin-embellished satchel

Get into the spirit of summer with this coin-covered satchel; new in this week at Miss Selfridge. The Moroccan-style shoulder bag is decorated with an array of silver and gold tone coins that catch the sun and add lightness to your look.

Like most of the accessories at Miss S, it's also an eminently affordable bag, making it a good purchase for this time of year as you'll carry it straight into summer. Why not ditch your dark, serious handbag for now and let the festival season begin?

£32 at Miss Selfridge

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