CLEAR CLUTCH

You can have a bit of fun with fashion. Check out this clear clutch with a bit of a child-hood twist. Fashion meets fantasy. I really love it and the current trend towards transparent materials in accessories. You would hardly want to put anything inside though. Just a few crucial fashion items.

SIMPLE AND SOPHISTICATED

This is what i'm feeling today. An urge for the simple and sophisticated. Take these luxurious leather coin purses in ultra matt finish lizard skin. Beautiful.

CAMO AND SPOTS

Spots and camo merged together here in harmony. Its all about the classic prints at the moment.

FLAT RED BAG

I just found this bag on etsy, I like its simplicity and straight-forwardness. It reminds me of a bag i had when i was a little girl. I also like how it is photographed. If you want to buy it, it might still be on etsy, seller id: GardenourLeather

DOLCE & GABBANA PHONE BAGS AW10-11

Practical glamour.

Dolce & Gabbana, Autumn/winter 2010-11

Dolce & Gabbana, Autumn/winter 2010-11

Dolce & Gabbana, Autumn/winter 2010-11

Dolce & Gabbana, Autumn/winter 2010-11

CLAIRE VIVIER

These are Claire Vivier's iphone pouches. I just love them.


Made from delicate suede with gold hardware, they are so romantic and have a definite vintage feel, but with the mod cons.


Lovelovelove this product. Its only US$135 which i think is damned good for such a beautiful piece. You can check out more of her stuff on http://seevivier.com

ACCORDIAN STYLE WALLETS

I have come across some very cleverly constructed wallets / purses lately. There seems to be a real feel for functionality in the air at the moment. And i think these are quite inventive and clever and focus on construction.


This one is from a vintage archive. I love the ultra thin leather string which pulls tight in mini gatherings formed by the rough concertina action.


This one above is equally as clever with its simple folding action and hardly any seams or sewing going on. Its by FRRY (i can't pronounce this brand for the life of me). It is a dutch company that i saw exhibiting a couple of weeks ago in Paris at Premiere Classe. This is their website : www.frrry.com. All of their products are seriously cleverly constructed.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN PURSE

I have been away in italy lusting over leathers at Lineapelle in Bologna. I saw some truly inspirational stuff. I might even post some of my favourite pics here in the next few days. In the mean time this is a gorgeous little purse by Christian Louboutin. Just adoreable.

COCONUT BAG

And i don't mean coconut colour or coconut inspired... i mean a bag MADE from a coconut. Its got to be one of the kookiest bags i have seen, and guess where i found it... etsy of course!

RAF SIMONS WALLETS

These are a selection of views and styles of Raf Simons SS09 wallets, keyrings etc. from Oki-ni.com (www.oki-ni.com) One of my favourite places to browse some of the coolest bags of the moment and designer pieces that are not available to be seen on catwalk shots.


This Raf Simons wwallet has the jagged cut - out and a mirror placed inside. I don't meant to be funny but it is very similar in concept to a bag i designed for puma, my one had a little opening door to protect the mirror but was constructed in the same way. So becuase of that, i really love this piece, especially the cool angled cut-out.


Again the keyring is really angular and blue and the wierdest thing is that i have had on my desktop for a few days now this image that i downloaded from google images of the tan gram which i was thinking about for a print design (below) which is strangely similar in colour and shape to these.


Anyway, i'm off for a bike ride to the park, so i'll leave you pondering a few more images below of the rest of the collection.


This wallet below is a slightly smaller version of the first one. I love the patent leather as well.


And again.. that blue... aghhhhh

ISAAC REINA ACCESSORIES YUM

Issac Reiner is the Designer of luxurious mens accessories. From wallets and bags to keyrings and document cases. These pieces focus purely on two key things, construction and materials. He has also done collaborations with Maison Martin Margeila.





Visit the great website by following this link http://www.isaacreina.com/



Simple, elegant with attention to detail and luxury construction.

Billy Bag Clutch

I went to the PURE tradeshow in London this week and saw a sneak peak at Billy Bag's coming collection for Spring summer 2009.


This gorgeous little clutch is so simple, but sophisticated and has the fun element with the ceremic hanging cherry-like adornments.


This is the back of the clutch / purse. Here is Billy Bags site, where you can see some more of their lovely bags.

http://www.billybag.com/

Tape Wallets by Marcella Foschi

Made by Italian designer Marcella Foschi, using old (Italian) tapes. Each design is limited, check out design boom for more info.

Faux Wood Grain purses

To see more images like this, check out narchi's photos on flikr.com If you have any other faux grain bag images, please send them to me.

Trompe L'Oeil Flat Clutch, Marc Jacobs, spring/summer 2008

Trompe L'Oeil Flat Clutch, Marc Jacobs, spring summer 2008
The details that would normally be physcially attached are just stitched on. This is a brilliant example of the unexpected and the witty.

Little Gem Clutches

I am not sure who designed this little wood and metal number but it really is more like art that accessory design. The composition of the placement of the metal plates on the wood front panel is amazing. It could actually be a little mirror compact and not a bag at all.


And again, not sure who is behind this one either but it is also more like a precious object than an evening clutch bag. I absolutely love this clutch, it reminds me of a favourite flower vase of mine. The snake like metal strap also adds a flash of the 80s and is the perfect accompaniment.



And these Fendi clutches have a soap dish feel about them, they come in pop colours and make the perfect little accessory. Love them.

Giant Button Wallet

I couldn't resist putting this pic up, how cute it this wallet!

Diesel Wallet Purse Clutch type thing

I can't work out whether this Diesel number is a wallet, purse, clutch or what. I suppose it is a hybrid construction that seems to work really well as an oversized wallet, but you can also fit a phone inside and because of its soft folding construction it is pretty versatile.


Apparently you can pick them up in the states for a good price, but i've never seen one in the shops in london.

Wash bags and small bags

Paul Smith

Paul Smith mens wash bag with leather trim. Constrained and elegant.

Lulu Guinness has done it again with this cute little number with the lipstick zip pulls.

Another view of the gorgeous Lulu Guinness trinket container with lipstick zip pulls.

Quite a standard construction but its the materials, pattern and colours that make this special. Also the cute constructed handle gives it the finishing touch.

This Juicy Couture bag looks really practical.

Quite restrained for Juicy as well.

I think this is mandarina duck, but also has traces of inspiration from crumpler. it could be crumpler, i'm not sure.