Sydney Weinger, the granddaughter of diet queen Jenny Craig, is behind new accessories line Morton & Hudson. The Parsons School of Design graduate creates high-quality Italian leather purses with a minimalist aesthetic. This helps ensure the accessories are not just timeless, but also season-less.
Weinger says her grandmother has been an inspiration as she built her business from nothing into an iconic empire. While Craig might not know much about the fashion industry, she’s only too happy to share her business know-how with Weinger. She’s encouraged her granddaughter to resist falling “too in love” with her designs, and always consider the bigger picture.
The first Morton & Hudson collection features the Kensington, an oversized interpretation of the classic envelope clutch, and the Marais, a relaxed fold-over bag which can take you from day to night. Weinger takes inspiration from her travels, particularly local architecture, and actually names each purse for the location where it was born.
As you’d expect with handbags crafted from such luxurious leathers and made in limited qualities, the Morton & Hudson accessories don’t come cheaply. However they’re also not exorbitant by fashion standards. You’ll find the Kensington pictured for $450 from the Morton & Hudson website.
