Be & D Sample Sale. (NYC)

Be & D Sample Sale
30-75% off Handbags, Shoes, & Accessories!
05/25 & 05/27 9am-7pm at our showroom
35 W. 36th Street, Floor 10 West.

Be & D Sample Sale Invite (NYC)

Read Be & D's Insider interview.

Insider: Be & D

names: Steve Dumain (left) and Be Inthavong

occupation: Co-Designers/Founders of Be & D

hometown(s): Steve... From Pine Bush, NY (up in the boondocks) / Be... I was born in Laos, but grew up in Texas.

homebase(s): Steve... I live in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. / Be... I'm living in between the West Village and Long Island City.

how did you two meet? Steve... On 14th Street and 3rd at 3am getting an after-bar sandwich in the deli! / Be... Exactly what Steve said, but my sandwich was a BLT!

at age 8, what did you want to be when you grow up?
Steve... A veterinarian.
Be... A plastic surgeon.

what was the deciding factor for evolving from bags to shoes?
Steve... How else to accentuate the beauty of a woman?
Be... Steve really wanted to make shoes so he convinced me.

one thing that is currently on your mood/inspiration board -
Steve... Underwater sea creatures.
Be... A picture of the desert.

favorite online shopping sites?
Steve... eBay. (I've had an addiction) I'm also a sneaker freaker, I like a shop called Sportiela.com and Hanon-Shop.com for some cool indie and limited edition sneakers. I like our site, becuase I helped design it (but I don't look good in handbags).
Be... I'm so embarassed to say, but I don't shop online! I know it's popular and there are lots of great websites out there, but it hasn't really been my thing - yet...

is there any accessory trend that you wish would be forgotten?
Steve... I don't know about one to be forgotten, but I wish they would bring back the hand fan that women used to stay cool - like in old Asian movies. Be loves them too :)
Be... Oversized sunglasses should be forgotten! I miss seeing people's eyes.

favorite drinking spot or eatery below 14th Street?
Steve... Bacaro
Be... I have a confession. I go drinking and eating more above 14th Street.

what's in your man bag?
Steve... It's a bag Be and I made for ourselves that although we have some, have never sold them - just us for now. I have a book, my Blackberry, my iPod, gym clothes, keys, some snacks, a metal water bottle, some Netflix I need to return and a pad that I should be writing ideas in.
Be... Mine is a Be & D. I have my passport, old travel itineraries, tons of pencils and pens, old "trash mags" (as some of my friends call them) and gym clothes.

For the love of Garbo!

In celebrating their 5 year anniversary, Be & D's iconic Garbo returns for Spring/Summer '09 anchoring a capsule collection that signifies a new generation of luxury clients and is the epitome of punk modernity. The Garbo satchel remains in its signature lambskin, this time awash with new spiked studs. Original buckles have been removed to streamline the effect, while adding stitched handles to reinforce the intricate artisanal craftsmanship synonymous with Be & D. Also included in its celebration collection, the Garbo matching waist belt as well as wallets. Buy the Garbo and other forever items at BeandD.com

Hot on the Heels

be & d peeptoe slingback

$495 at beandd.com

christian louboutin drapiday platform pumps

$895 at saksfifthavenue.com

jefferey campbell marly black patent leather platforms

$110 at oaknyc.com

rachel comey pimm oxford in bone

$288 at lagarconne.com

stuart weitzman daniella mirror croco in oro with gold buckle

$275 at revolveclothing.com

Love the bag...

be & d kiss satchel in black

$1,290 at beandd.com

foley & corinna metallic jetset tote

$495 at intermixonline.com

hayden-harnett floripa clutch in super 80's colorblock

$427 at haydenharnett.com

miu miu diamond quilted bag

$1,595 at net-a-porter.com

mulberry mabel snakeskin bag

$1,795 at net-a-porter.com

What's REALLY on Sale

3.1 phillip lim kelly green mini shift dress
was $468 / now $234 at ronherman.com


be & d benatar tube bag
was $890 / now $445 at net-a-porter.com


mischen 3/4 sleeve mini dress in pristine multi
was $703 / now $352 at revolveclothing.com


mike & chris edmond supima cotton shirt
was $180 / now $108.40 at lindsaylou.com


rag & bone half moon blouse
was $215 / now $129 at eluxury.com

Insider: Megan Maguire Steele

Cecilia Maguire & Megan Maguire Steele at Rag & Bone Fall 2008 party
at The Box - Who doesn't bring their mother to fashion week?

name: Megan Maguire Steele

hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
homebase: Lower East Side/Chinatown in Manhattan

occupation: Public Relations, Senior Director (Fashion)

biggest misconception about working in the fashion industry?
Fashion PR = Professional Party Girl and this is not the case

favorite part of your day: Seeing the new collection, talking to my clients who I love, talking to editors who I love - then again to clients and then again to editors and so it goes...

what did you wear to work today? rag & bone silk side button blouse in lavender, rag & bone rbw9 zipper jeans in black, YSL shoes, Chanel printed scarf, Trovata wool trench coat,
Duckie Brown purple cashmere hat (a gift from the Duckies), Be&D "Locket" bag.

first big fashion purchase: Fendi bag (when I briefly worked at Neiman Marcus in Las Vegas, yeah baby)

most recent fashion purchase: Be&D "Perry" bag in cobalt, Stretsis green wool double lapel coat, Stretsis purple silk halter dress with glasses print.

who are the young influencers right now?
Rag & Bone, Duckie Brown, Rogues Gallery, Stretsis (sisters spelled backwards), Rory Beca (she's the new DVF), Be&D handbags.

if God was giving out jobs today what would your dream job be other than the one you already have?
To be exhibiting my art work, which incorporates my obsessive love of fashion.