Of the many lines I discovered at Kaight, Ashley Watson's designs were definitely one of my favorites. At less than $500 a bag, the price point for a super stylish and discreetly labeled bag is quite impressive. The one pictured above was retailing for only $325. The designer is a Vancouver resident, a graduate of fine arts from Nova Scotia School of Art and Design (studio artists turned designers always seem to produce wonderful "not too trendy" pieces). She uses all recycled materials in her designs, so this bag was actually made from old leather jackets. Each piece is one of a kind, due to the nuances of the materials used. She incorporates all interesting elements from these old jackets into her designs- creating super cool patchworked effects with occasional button detailing from the original jacket. But thankfully there is no "hippie loves the earth vibe" (which is fine, but not so much for a $300 handbag if you ask me). The designs are sophisticated, classic and inevitably evoke thoughts of the perfect vintage find.
She also has wallets, belts and these amazing day planners: a wonderful gift idea that I am keeping in my back pocket for the next time I need a little gifting inspiration. Such a gorgeous color blue!
Available at Kaight and many more NYC boutiques. Check it.
www.ashleywatson.net
No comments:
Post a Comment