Icelandic Label Unnurwear Makes Handbags from Fishy Sea Leather

Posted on: Sep 16

If you're searching for a handbag that's a little out of the ordinary, consider the chic purses from Icelandic label Unnurwear. The styling shows European sophistication, but the finish is something a little different.

Unnur means "the waves of the ocean" in Icelandic, so it's not surprising to hear the brand's accessories are crafted from sea-leather. That's a delicate way of saying that the bags are made from fish.

But you don't need to worry about suspicious fishy odors. Sea leather smells and wears just like traditional calfskin. The brand refuses to deplete the ocean's natural resources with their creations, instead opting for farmed Icelandic salmon and African perch to craft its latest collection.

Unnurwear bags aren't cheap, with most costing more than $1000. Yet compared to other big name designer brands, this doesn't seem completely unreasonable for such unique luxury accessories.

Don't worry if a trip to Iceland isn't on your agenda. All purses are available online through the brand's website.

[Source: InStyle]
[Image Source: Unnurwear]