Before an ‘it’ bag goes into production and goes through the whole press shebang, it has to pass through a humbler stage – that of the mock-up made of calico and paper. The dummies of luxury big brand accessories. Now it could be the four white wine spritzers that I’ve consumed talking, but is it me or are these prototypes realy appealling? The way they look a little unfinished, deconstructed and the neutrality of the calico?
(Pics from Pop Autumn 2006 issue)
i totally agree! i love the look of unfinished, worn accessories…and a fabulous design is a fabulous design. expensive or not
Thanks for your submission to Delightfublogs.com. Now that I’ve seen your blog I am in LOVE, LOVE with it. You are a fantastic writer and have a keen sense of interesting items/posts/articles you name it. Wow. I’d love to chat about having you do some online shop reviews for Delight.
A big, big fan,
Lynda
weird. i was just telling my friend Jaime tonight about this woman who would take apart IT bags (ie the balenciaga le dix motorcycle bag) make a pattern from it and then reconstruct them in canvas. i think Nylon did an article about her a while back or something. Wish i knew her name to tell you.
Yeah, there really is something kinda endearing about those bags. I actually really like bags made out of a simple, neutral fabric because I think it really makes you focus on the design of the bag.
mary ping does canvas versions of famous designers bags for slow and steady wins the race, which was (is?) sold at opening ceremony in nyc. you can check out the site at: http://www.slowandsteadywinstherace.com/.
Yup, I had a “Birkin” from Slow and Steady Wins the Race. Unfortunately, it’s pretty rotten-looking now due to heavy usage… But that was such a great idea – the Balenciaga motorcycle and Chanel quilted were good too.
those are fascinating. i want a bag i ca draw on and change the design when i feel like. that would be nice.
kinda off topic.. i think i just saw you in pinkisthenewblog.com?
meg: The person on PITNB who I think you’re talkinga bout is NOT me – just someone who vaguely looks like me… it would be quite the geographical feat if I was in New York and London at the same time!
Lynda: I’m glad you like the blog! Email me if you wanna discuss anything!
Kat: Ah…I now remember those bags being featured in Nylon – too bad they’re not stocked outside America…..
As someone who loves basics, those bags definitely appeal to me.
i should try taking apart a bag and reconstructing it again (with other materials) sometime… the finished product might turn out rather lovely; i am also particularly drawn to the unfinished bag on the right…xxoo
hey, if you happen to be in NYC Mary is doing a pop-up store for Slow and Steady Wins the Race from Sept 10-17, 11 AM-7 PM. The bags are there along with all the rest of collections she’s done for the line…it’s at 133 eldridge, btwn broome and delancey.
ps. you have a great blog–keep it up!
xo beverly