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Gotta Have it! … and I did! : the Alfie Douglas structured leather briefcase backpack

23 Tuesday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, Gotta have it!, handbag design, London Fashion Weekend

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Alfie Douglas, autumn/winter 2014, backpack fashion, backpacks, bags, briefcase backpack, Gotta have it!, handbag design, handcrafted, London Fashion Weekend

I have become a bit obsessed (well really a lot obsessed!)

with backpack bags.

The practicality of a hands-free carrier certainly appeals.

 

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I have been desirous of a leather briefcase backback for some time:

structured frame

smart look

compact size

ample interior

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On the look out

I spotted the perfect bag,

which ticked all the boxes:

the Alfie Douglas briefcase bag.

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(photos by meappropriatestyle):

structure, small briefcase bag, brown/black, front, Alfie Douglas

structured, small briefcase backpack, black/brown, side, by Alfie Douglas

structured small briecase backpack, Alfie Douglas

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Designed and manufactured in England

by a family of creative talents

(a mum, dad and their daughters),

the bag of my briefcase backpack dreams

is toffee brown with contrasting black straps.

It’s simple and elegant.

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I had the pleasure of meeting the members of this

design family at the recent London Fashion Weekend (LFWend).

They are as gracious as their bags are beautifully crafted.

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I ‘gotta have it!’ and I did just that.

Yeah me!

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To view more Alfie Douglas bags,

visit:  http://www.alfiedouglas.com

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: leather box bags for autumn 2014

17 Wednesday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, design inventive, fashion news, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, handbag design, movie costume - fashion influence, signature piece, style ideas?

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accessories, Aspinal of London, autumn 2014, bags, box bags, doctor's bag, fashion inspiration from cinema, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, Grace Box Bag, handbag design, marc by marc jacobs, Mark Cross, trunk bags, unique handbags

 

This autumn, consider constructing your look with a leather box bag

a design, which has stood the test of fashion decades.

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American leather goods company, Mark Cross,

designed the case used by the actress Grace Kelly

in the film Rear View (1954).

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A compact shape,  spacious interior and abundantly stylish –

the Grace Box Bag become a fashion success,

and has achieved iconic status.

(image from lookonline):

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the actress Grace Kelly and the box bag by Mark Cross

both appearing in the movie, Rear Window

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(from elle.com):

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the iconic Grace Box Bag from Mark Cross

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The original Mark Cross box bag has fueled fashion inspiration

of varying design interpretations.  Emphasis is on a neat framework with

abundant interior space.  A case of a ‘great thing in a little package’.

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The fashion word

Out:   slouchy, formless, sag-bags

In:   structured, geometric box bags

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(photos by meappropriatestyle)

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leather box bags in treacle brown

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design inspiration:  a doctor’s medical bag

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square with soft, rounded edges

box bag by Ralph Lauren

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(forzieri.com):

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leather trunk by Aspinal of London

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(image from the baghagdiaries):

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texture and colour options

box bags from Mark Cross

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(image from barneys.com):

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a bit of rock & roll

studded Grace Box Bag from Mark Cross

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(images from fashionising):

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On the runway

Marc by Marc Jacobs,  a/w 2013

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soft shade of blue

box bag clutch from Mark Cross

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(image from fashionising):

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in ivory:  humming bird and floral details

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(photo by YoungJun Koo)

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raspberry pink/black with hardware

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: quirky/fun bags for Spring 2014

19 Saturday Apr 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, design inventive, style ideas?, style inspiration

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handbag design, quirky accessories, spring/summer 2014, whimsical handbags

 

An accessory can be the dramatic centrepiece of an ensemble;

consider a few show-stopping handbag statement makers for Spring 2014

 

 

(image from handbag.com):

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‘fresh water trout’ clutch:  sequin and sparkles 

by Olympia Le Tan

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(image from fabsugar.com):

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“Got milk?”

by Olympia Le Tan

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(image from handbag.com):

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‘grocery carrier hand-bag’  by Ashish

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(image from fabsugar.com):

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‘the eye has it’  clutch

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(image from alexpress.com):

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‘my little pony’   cross-body bag

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A bit fruity:

(image from rioni.com):

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Ana Pineapple acrylic shoulder bag by Charlotte Olympia

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(image from elle.com):

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crystal watermelon minaudière

by Judith Leiber

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(image from keep.com):

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Vita Riva Lemon straw shoulder bag

by Kate Spade

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(image from polyvore.com):

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bamboo effect clutch bag with dog face

by Marc Jacobs

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k spade tale of 2 cities clutch polyvore

‘a bit of light reading’

A Tale of Two Cities clutch by Kate Spade

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k spade wicher camera shoulder bag polyvore

‘smile for the camera’

straw/leather shoulder camera bag

by Kate Spade

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k spade mrandmrs  polyvore.com

“I do” shoulder bag

by Kate Spade

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(image from lyst.com):

k spade mainline wicker car bag lyst.com

wicker car handbag by Kate Spade

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A pre-fall peak for 2014 

by Jeremy Scott for Moschino

outerwear motif

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(images from vavavogue.com):

suit sorted and broad-room ready: 

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leather biker jacket inspired:

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bag jeremey scoot for 2 moschino-jacket-bag-2-298x300

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Bag it! … winning whimsical carriers for 2104

22 Saturday Mar 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, bags, design inspiration, design inventive, fashion fun, signature piece

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handbag design, handbag psychology, quirky accessories, quirky fashion, unique handbags, whimsical handbags

Handbags have taken centre stage

for ‘dress performance’ and final act;

no longer cast in supporting roles as mere ‘accessories –

but for 2014 are established leads,  worthy of spotlight focus.

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(images from nymag.com):

 

acrylic orange gummy bear clutch by Charlotte Olympic

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the Grayson two colour combo fuzzy clutch by Shrimps

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acqua marine jelly clutch by Proenza Schouler

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 Saffiano clutch by Prada

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shimmery crisp packet bag by Anya Hindmarch

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(photos by I’M KOO):

Elena Kibalchich

‘it’s a knockout!’

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Nadia Missbach

record-breaking design

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Nausheen Shah

‘message’  bag’:   take note 

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Ece Sükan

the bare essentials in hand:   cig clutch / mobile phone  ~  done!

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Ploy Chava

‘a small cry for ___’

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Street Style

movie-goers delight:  cinema ‘popcorn box’ bag  

b/w stripes, yellow handle, gold chain shoulder strap

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Street Style

‘would you like fries with that ?’  bag by Moschino

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Street Style

from the cupboard shelf:  aluminium tin bag with metal strap

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(images from stylebistro.com):

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it’s in the cards

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any requests?:  portable keyboard lego-inspired bag

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: ‘bin bag’ it for spring/summer 2014

10 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, bags, design inspiration, fashion fun, JW Anderson, metallics

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'bin bag' purse, Celine, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, handbag design, JW Anderson, Lanvin, quirky accessories, unique handbags

Favlook – Lookfav Focus

Chucking everything in it, but the kitchen sink –

a bin bag inspired purse is a

quirky, fun carry-all option for s/s 2014:

making its runway debut, with / without drawstrings and rings –

a handbag design concept … not to be trashed.

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Lanvin by Alber Elbaz

‘metallica’

(image from handbag.com):

lanvin sack bag trend for spring summer 2014 - bin bag handbag.jpg

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(images from vogue.co.uk):

JW Anderson

‘matte finish’

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Celine by Phoebe Philo

‘rimmed”

(images from vogue.co.uk):

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Close Up 4

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Tote-able art

30 Wednesday Jan 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inventive, handbag design, inspiration, Kathleen Dustin

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handbag design, Kathleen Dustin, landscape, nature, New Hampshire, polymer clay artist, tote-able art, unique handbags

Handbags serve a practical purpose

easy to carry storage for all the bits and bobs needed throughout the day.

For such purpose, utility is key.

Yet, there are those pieces that are simply items of tote-able art.

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Meet Kathleen Dustin, internationally recognised polymer clay artist.

Her handbags are exquisite creations, which are

inspired by the natural beauty of the

New Hampshire landscape  (where she resides)

and images from her world travels.

designer, Kathleen Dustin

 

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(image from janiceabarbanel.blogspot.com):

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(images from kathleendustin.blogspot.co.uk)

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(images from coolpicturegallery.net):

Creative Bags From Kathleen Dustin Seen On coolpicturegallery.blogspot.com
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Creative Bags From Kathleen Dustin Seen On coolpicturegallery.blogspot.com
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Creative Bags From Kathleen Dustin Seen On coolpicturegallery.blogspot.com
Creative Bags From Kathleen Dustin Seen On coolpicturegallery.blogspot.com
Creative Bags From Kathleen Dustin Seen On coolpicturegallery.blogspot.com

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And the award goes to …

29 Tuesday Jan 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, emerging designers, handbag design, Independent Handbag Design Award, Krystal Sokolis

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2012, handbag design, Independent Handbag Design Award, Krystal Sokolis, leather carry-all, student category

The annual Independent Handbag Design Award (IHDA), now in its sixth year,

recognises the incredible talents of rising accessories designers.

Krystal Sokolis, graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design,

was an award recipient for 2012.

She was the winner in the Student Category

for a beautifully crafted saddle-brown, basket weave leather carry-all

with amber toned front panel, ample body strap and honey hued handle …

functional

flawless

fabulous

(image from thehandbagawards.com):

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