Ohio-based accessory label Stella & Dot made a big splash last year with its stunning jewelry. Now in 2011 it’s expanding its empire with the addition of handbags.
The purses are made from superior leathers including lambskin and goatskin, and put together in the same production houses as Coach, Kate Spade, and Marc Jacobs accessories. Happily though, they typically cost around a quarter or even half the price of those high-end brands.
Stella & Dot’s debut collection features large tote bags, cross-body purses, smaller clutches, key pouches, wristlets, and iPad and iPhone cases. They’re available in a range of finishes, including traditional matte, snake embossed leather, and a crinkly patent.
The Stella & Dot purses haven’t been on shelves for long but the fashion rags are already beginning to take notice. The September issue of InStyle magazine mentions the La Coco Clutch pictured in its “Launches You’ll Love” page. I’m also fond of this simple but stylish purse, with its gentle pleating and polished silver clover zipper pull. I really love the elegance of the black New Zealand lambskin version, but the metallic goatskin one would be ideal for after five wear.
The La Coco Clutch and its stable mates are all available from the Stella & Dot website.
