Chloe Perforated Leather Bucket Bag | Tan Moto-Inspired Retro Shoulder Bag

Oh, Chloe, I almost always love you. You who have made motorcycle-inspired accessories so very very chic. Thanks for this totally awesome 80s style bucket bag that's both edgy and totally wearable.
The shape of this bag is such a traditional bucket, with the hard, structured bottom and the soft perforated top. The smooth drawstring and shoulder strap tie the look together, although I might prefer if they were in the same color leather as the perforated leather body. I'm just not sure that the bag needs the contrast.
My major bone to pick with this style is that the perforated part of the bag isn't lined. Sure, this adds to the look somewhat, but it vastly decreases its durability. And for $1,495, I really want a bag that will last. The bottom, however, is both sturdy and fully lined, so if you're feeling the look, it might be worth the risk.

LVMH Grabs More Hermes Shares | Louis Vuitton Company Increases Stake in French Fashion House

LVMH, the company responsible for Louis Vuitton, has taken a larger slice of the Hermes International pie. The brand bought 17.1% of the company in October, but recently upped its stake in the French luxury brand to around 20.21%.

LVMH originally insisted it had only "friendly" intentions towards Hermes, but the founding families weren't convinced. Given this recent development, I don't think I would be either.

These founding families currently own almost 72% of the company, so I can't imagine LVMH staging a takeover easily. But the Dumas, Puech, and Guerrand clans aren't taking any chances. They recently created a new holding company, thereby "detaining more than 50% of the Hermes International" to stave off a LVMH attack.

Many analysts are predicting that LVMH is simply biding its time, and waiting to wear the Hermes families down. Something tells me we'll be watching developments in this story well into 2011 and beyond.