Switzerland’s largest clothes producer, Akris, has added handbags to its 2010 line-up. The expansion coincides with the brand’s acquisition of Comtesse, a German firm specializing in the manufacture of materials made from woven horse hair.
It’s no surprise then to see Akris release this striking Ai bag, which is made from horsehair. I love the futuristic trapezoidal look, and the horse fiber looks much chicer than haircalf ever has. If you’d prefer the Ai in miniature, look out for the similarly styled Amata clutch.
Akris is starting small with its foray into accessories, but it also includes a few horse-free options. There’s the Alice for those evening soirees, the Astaire for jetsetters, and the Ava for those who appreciate more everyday storage space.
The Akris bags are expected to hit stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Akris boutiques, in February. That doesn’t give you much time to save your pennies, but you might want to set a little cash aside. I hear the gorgeous Ai will be priced at $3990. Ouch!
