It’s a bit hard to think about woolen handbags when we’re sweltering under the summer heat, but WoolYouBeMine is doing its best to woo us. The fledgling company makes cute handbags entirely from 100% boiled wool.
WoolYouBeMine creator Kristen Bachaumard launched her business to create an alternative to those obnoxious logo plastered designer accessories. The woolen bodies of her 17-inch square bucket style purses are finished off with steel grommets, adjustable leather straps, and striking graphic icons. The bags look simple enough on the outside, but the colorfully lined interiors are very smartly designed. They offer a zippered privacy compartment and space for your wallet, keys, and cell phone.
It seems that for Bachaumard, carrying her own handbags may be one of the best forms of advertising. She said she’s often approached by fashion fans keen to learn more about the unique purse she’s carrying.
“Visually, the gorgeous colors and graphics draw their attention first, but when they touch it, when they feel the softness of the wool, the comfort of the strap and see the surprise of the colorful lining—they are hooked,” she said.
With prices starting at $345 though, they’re much more expensive than I’d expect a woolen purse from a small fashion house to be. That price does buy us a bit of choice, with 11 colors and five different graphics available, but if you want to customize the design prepare to pay a bit more.
