Kitschy minaudieres from designers like Kathrine Baumann and Timmy Woods are certainly unique but not exactly what I picture spending hard-earned cash on for this type of ornamental jewelry-like bag. Swarovski-encrusted Barbie heads and shiny Santa faces might be quirky and whimsical but aren’t necessarily my style.
The debut line of luxury minaudiere cases from label Tamlin & The Fall is more up my alley, though. The capsule collection includes three truly luxurious and contemporary designs. The sculptural shapes include cases inspired by the egg, the crystal, and the shell.
Each one is handcrafted and made with over a pound of precious metal. Feathers and hammered-chain add sophisticated detail to these minaudieres. The luxury doesn’t end with the outside, though. For example, the egg shape opens to reveal an alligator lining. Now that’s what I call opulence to the core.
Precious metal and exotic skin always comes with a high cost, however, and these Tamlin & The Fall designs are no exception. The prices of these one-of-a-kind minaudiere cases starts at just over $19,000. If only I had that kind of money to spend on such an accessory.
