Maria Francesca Pepe

I love the style of Maria Francesca Pepe, the young italian designer who has an amazing rebellious style of design. Her jewellery pieces speak volumes and you really have to check those out but seeing that this is a bag blog, here are her bag pieces. I was recently lucky enough to get one of her lovely pieces of jewellery for my birthday which i absolutely love. Thanks Morgan!




The bags are contemporary in styling but have the sexiness and with the supurb quality of the Italians behind them. The perfectly balanced mix makes sense given that MFP studied at the Royal College of Art in London. The perfect mix if you ask me.


From womenswear to jewellery and bags, there is nothing that this designer cannot do with such original style.


The integration of jewellery into the hardware of the bags works so well giving loads of substance both to the pieces and to MPF as a brand.


Find out more by visiting her site: http://www.mfpepe.com

Leica Camera Cases

I love these Lieca camera cases made from structured leather and hugging around the body of the camera. Cases in general really excite me, bags that are made for one specific item only. It reminds me of this earlier blog posting: jack spade table tennis case.

Hand made craft accessories

These handmade pieces are taking the fashion world by storm. If your grandmother or mum ever taught you how to crochet, sew or knit , you are all sorted with some amazing little crafty accessories.


They are best teamed up with some high-tech equipment such as an ipod , iphone, blackberry or laptop to emphasise that contrasting vibe. Don't be frightened of making mistakes either, the more wonky and hand made looking the better!


Even this little wristbadn is a gem, found on etsy (who can resist)


Fancy making a trivet to steam punk up your kitchen or dining table?


You don't need an overlocker just some bad tele to sit in front of whilst you make this cosy little jumper for your ipod.


Or if you like things a bit more consistent and you are feeling a bit advanced try out making a knitted laptop sleeve. How fab!

Marks and Sparks Bags

Marks & Spencer's hasn't traditionally been known for their high fashion accessories but recently browsing their site, my eyes fell upon some very nice bags. What has their accessory department been up to? whatever it is, its looking very good.


It looks like a combination of really well made product at reasonable price points that have really hit the spot. The bags are not super cheap but they don't look cheap either. Take this patent leather overnight bag above for example, its part of the Autograph collection retailing at £125. This is pretty reasonable for leather and its on-trend but still classic design means it could be worn at least for a few seasons and also has the quality to last a lifetime if need be.


Silver with brown trim Autograph leather shopper, is only £99. I feel like i'm doing a free ad for M&S but i swear i'm not. Check it out, its not bad huh?!


This is part of the "limited collection" collection, its £49.50 which is great, its so cute and made from real leather. I bet you are surprised its from M&S, i know i was when i first saw it.


And i really love this Autograph Leather miami skinny frame shoulder bag which retails for £69.00. Its got a Marni feel about it without being a rip off, the tasteful intepretation captures the design language of top catwalk brands. I'm sure Gok would love this one.


Check out the rest of the bags for yourself, you might be really surprised.


This Mulberry inspired tote is also pretty good and i bet its not more than £150.

UTILITY BAGS

Isaac Reina slim shoulder bag.

Jil Sander spring/summer 2009

Martin Margeila Spring / summer 2009 little man bag type organiser.

By Harald Helgesen, a recent graduate from Bournmouth.

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.

Louis Vuitton Multi-handle bag

Louis Vuitton bag with quite a few extra handles, showing that LV can pull out some interesting spieces.

Vintage Luggage Christies

From the recent Christie's Auction of vintage luggage.

Two canvas and leather suitcases

Hermès

Mid 20th century

Cream coloured fabric with matching leather strapping

71 x 43 x 21.6cm. and 56 x 35.5 x 16.5cm.

Monogrammed 'APW'

Estimate: £1,500-2,000

Two fine black cases
Dunhill and Anthony
The first of black leather, in semi-circular form, with one
fitted tray and gunmetal hardware, Dunhill; the second of
black fabric with leather strapping, lined in moire with
various pockets, gilt hardware, monogrammed 'JR', T.
Anthony New York
43 x 47 x 18cm. and 45.7 x 45.7 x 31.75cm.
Estimate: £800-1,000

A monogram hard-side case and cover
Louis Vuitton
Numbered '964188'
75 x 49.5 x 21.6cm.
Estimate: £600-800

Old Fashioned Luggage

Hermes old fashioned suitcase, remade for the modern romantic traveller.


Modern - retro suitcases by Hermes. These remind me of the jet age.

And the ever-classic Globetrotter suitcase.

Sexy SPORTS equipment bags

Jack Spade's Ping Pong bag. I love it. This bag is clunky-sexy, its simple, honest, does what it says on the tin. Its waxy beautiful body material and stuck on label ooze sophistication through simplicity.


I want one of these really badly and i'm prepared to take up table tennis for it. Its by Jack Spade.
If you like this check out the Leica camera cases on a previous posting.