Do It Up Daisuke-style

We've been a big proponent of Daisuke Iwanaga's luxurious leather bags, and they were all the rage last week in Paris. They've already caught the attention of L'Eclaireur, the super-cool Paris retailer, and are worn by the in-the-know stylistas. We were carrying a large, black crocodile bag from Daisuke as we wended our way from runway to soirée, and many a fashionista stopped in their tracks to inquire about the bag's provenance. Not just an accessory to integrate with your outfit, the bags' monstrous size, luxurious, distressed skin, and large metal hardware begs to be noticed. This week, a prolific London-based shoe designer began talks with Daisuke for a possible collaboration, and in the beginning of April, the talented and gregarious Japanese designer will hold his first-ever presentation in Tokyo. Get in on the Daisuke action.

—Robert Cordero