I've been dreaming of this clutch since I first bought a beautiful white elk hide from the Leatherhead in Louisville. It's the softest, most supple, most even hide I've seen (I hope to see many more!), and I fell in love immediately.
Shibori was trending at the time I bought it, and I knew the combination would be a home-run. I had to wait quite a few months before I could put my idea into action - the wedding, the move, the honeymoon, house renovations, all took up a good deal of time. But I figured it out and I got the first bag done!
The upper part of the bag is white denim which I dyed blue using the shibori style. The white elk hide makes up the bottom and it's lined with blue ticking. A heavy duty brass zipper is topped off with a leather tassel.
This is the sort of bag you take out on a dinner date, gift to a stylish girlfriend, or use everyday because it's just that pretty. It's utilitarian - it won't fall apart - it's modern but classic - incorporating three ancient products into a bold statement. It's bright but will go with everything. It says, "I'm fun, but I also take my style seriously. Let's get tea or coffee, I do both."
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