Would love to be able to embroider like Japanese artisan, Rie Tsubaki. After completing her studies in France she established her atelier, BrodeRie Tsubaki. Some of her brooches are available online at iichi.
Images: Courtesy of BrodeRie Tsubaki and iishi.
Give me classics anytime like these Harris Tweed bags designed by Catherine Aitken. Although I would not at all mind returning to Edinburgh, we don’t have to fly there to purchase her bags. They're available right here on Etsy.
Images: Courtesy of Catherine Aitken.
Love these leather wallets and purses from Japanese company, Damasquina. The items are made from high quality leather, suede and linen and sold under the brand name, Random.
Images: Courtesy of Random.
Love these bags and bag accessories from London-based designer, Lisa Stickley. The simple graphics and basic shapes give these products a very contemporary, sophisticated feel. Ooh, another plus...her shop ships world wide!
Images: Courtesy of Lisa Stickley.
Don’t know too much about this Japanese brand, La Fleur. I think their handmade corsages are exquisite and would make a perfect gift for that special mom. Happy Mother's Day!
Images: Courtesy of La Fleur.
Love the detailing of these handmade bags and accessories from Peruvian brand, Purocorazon. The company, run by Carolina Restrepo and her husband, Jean-Edouard, works with expert artisans from all over Peru to apply the special touches and colors that characterize Peruvian craftsmanship. These distinct and intricate handmade details make their collections truly unique.
Images: Courtesy of Purocorazon.
My niece recently introduced me to these beautiful pendants from Sien C. Designs. The solid sterling silver pendants are hand cast in NYC from vintage lace. They're simply exquisite and certainly a must-have for those who crochet.
Images: Courtesy of Sien C. Designs.
Don’t accessorize very much but I do like to acknowledge great talent whatever their discipline. Such is the case for Japanese accessories designer, Yofi. Her designs are certainly unique and eye-catching. And, isn’t that after all what accessories are supposed to do?
Images: Courtesy of Yofi.
Have always kept an eye on Japanese fashion brand, Mina Perhonen. Love their pattern designs, particularly the embroidered fabrics. Also liking the creative placements of textiles and the unusual detailing of their garments.
Images: Courtesy of Mina Perhonen.
My first introduction to the yukata was at the Okura Hotel in Tokyo. Perhaps it was the jet lag but that piece of indigo blue cotton had to be the most comfortable garment I’ve ever wrapped myself in. The yukata has become very popular again, particularly those with contemporary prints such as these produced by Tsuuzaki Mutsumi under the brand name, Meteyunde. I own about three yukatas but I’m always on the lookout for fresh new prints.
Photos: Courtesy of Meteyunde.
