Seamstress Julia Okun offers an alternative to mass-produced purses with the hand-crafted bags from her line, Rennes.
The Boston native is involved in every aspect of the creation process, from drafting the design to completing the final stitch. This hands-on approach ensures that each bag is of exceptional quality, and made with a little bit of love.
Rennes takes its name from Rennes-le-Chateau, a small village in the south of France. Its purses might have a healthy dose of European style but they’re born and bred in the United States.
Okun is a graduate of Boston’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, but she didn’t initially imagine fashion in her future. She studied tempura painting before turning her attention to leather work. Using the sewing lessons of her mother and aunt as inspiration, Okun instinctually learned how to create stylish, yet timeless, handbags.
Apparel items and small wallets sit alongside Rennes’ handmade bags. There are a range of these available, from clutch purses to larger totes, duffle bags, and backpacks. I’m not usually a fan of backpacks, but I can’t go past the Siduri one pictured. It’s so chic, without even a hint of schoolgirl!
All the Rennes fashion items are all available from the Rennes website.
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