You may not have heard of Tina Maristela-Ocampo, yet, but her Celestina clutches are quickly becoming some of the most coveted accessories in the world. The Manila-based designer uses the natural resources of her home city as inspiration and material. The purses, called “minaudières” are small, unique, and Anna Wintour included them in Vogue’s list of 2008’s must have accessories.
This superb Abalone Felipa clutch certainly lives up to the label’s reputation. The geometric shape that the abalone shells have been cut into brings out all their natural nuances, and their meticulous placement into the 3D design of the clutch emphasizes the dimensionality of the colors and textures.
The 7″ x 4″ x 3″ makes the clutch comfortable to carry, but not exactly practical for carrying a lot of things. But, then again, nothing about this clutch is practical: the materials are rare and fragile, the size is small, and the price is high. It is as much a work of art as a fashion accessory.
Nonetheless, as a fashion accessory it is exquisite. The green abalone has been diamond cut, and is edged with macassar ebony. The simple sleek design of the bag really allows the luminosity of the natural materials to show through. This clutch is for a woman with an appreciation for rarified goods that is looking for a unique piece to add to her collection.
More Features Of The Celestina Abalone Felipa Clutch
- Suede lined
- Hidden magnetic clusure
- Interior mirror
