In a world seemingly obsessed with “It” bags and high-end designer names, it’s refreshing to find a locale bucking the trend. In Berlin, Germany, household names are passed over for one-of-a-kind creations. For in Berlin, the real “It” bag is the one no one else is carrying.
The German capital favors unique purses over expensive ones. And they love supporting local businesses, with handbags crafted in the city in high demand. In these days of global recession, it certainly makes sense to support designers at home!
That’s why websites like BerlinBag are proving so popular. Here fashionistas can “build their own bags,” choosing materials to create, according to the site, one of 40 million possible combinations. If that’s true, the chances of finding someone else carrying your handbag seem pretty slim!
Then there are those designers doing things the old school way, like the folks at J.R. Ledermanufaktur. J.R. stands for Jorn Rischke, who uses techniques passed down from his saddle-making grandfather to create custom leather satchels, briefcases, and travel bags.
Then there’s Les Jolies Choses, where Claire Chaplain hand-sews feminine purses from the handmade fabrics she sources on trips to her native Paris. She’s often booked solid with orders for her custom-made creations, and with prices starting at 29 euros, it’s not hard to see why.
While the rest of the world is following trends, it’s refreshing to find a spot where fashion lovers are creating them instead.
[Source: Globespotters]
[Image Source: Les Jolies Choses]
