Footwear king Brian Atwood is adding handbags to his fashionable range.
Atwood is starting small, with plans to release just four evening purses this spring. The clutches and minaudieres will be sold in limited quantities exclusively through Gilt.com. Their rarity and high class materials see them priced on the high side, between $1,050 and $1,850.
Atwood says that he’s always loved designing handbags, and after repeated requests to release some he decided to bow to the pressure.
“It seemed like the right time to start with chic clutches then eventually expand on that,” he explained.
While choosing a favorite purse is probably like choosing a favorite child, Atwood admits that he’s partial to the modern zipper-framing of his Carla clutch. This design is available in a range of materials, including suede and crocodile skin, so we can assume the other purses will also be released in various skins.
If those four-figure purses are out of your price range, don’t despair. Atwood says he also plans to add handbags to his more affordable diffusion line, B Brian Atwood. And soon the lads will also be able to indulge in Brian Atwood designs, as he plans to add men’s footwear to his signature collection.
What new Brian Atwood addition are you most excited about?
