Services
from initial design concepts to production
client brief
Every project is unique and every client/brand has different ideas,
values, brand aesthetics etc so there is no fixed formula. Projects
can be single handbags or complete handbag ranges for a specific season.
Design process
All design stages from initial design concepts (incorporating trend forecasting)
drawn by hand or directly in Adobe Illustrator to finalised spec packs for the
handbag manufacturer (including measurements, construction details, materials etc).
sampling and production
I’m guiding and advising clients finding the most suitable manufacturer
for sampling and production depending on price point, preferred location,
level of craftsmanship and ethical requirements.
About me
I’m a London based Freelance Handbag Designer and Consultant with nearly 20 years work experince in the handbag industry. I work with established national and international brands, start-ups and private clients across all levels from lower-mid to luxury level specialising in sustainable materials.
Materials I work with include leather, pu, plant-based leather alternatives (various fruit and cactus leathers) as well as plastic-free next gen leather alternatives such as Mirum, natural fibres and close-loop recycled materials.
I help clients from initial design concepts all the way through to the sampling and production process.
I’m working closely with handbag manufacturers in Italy, UK, USA, China and India and I’m well connected to material suppliers across the world.
I'M WORKING WITH THE FOLLOWING
Materials
1.
leather and
plant-based leather alternatives
LEATHER
traditional leather, preferrably vegetable tanned or recycled leather
PLANT-BASED LEATHER ALTERNATIVES
all bio-based leather alternatives (such as apple leather, pineapple leather, Desserto cactus leather etc)
preferrably plastic/pu-free materials like Mirum
2.
natural fibres
preferrably organic/regenerative cotton, recycled cotton, hemp, jute, Bananatex etc
3.
polyester/nylon fabrics
GRS certified recycled polyester/nylon, preferrably cloosed loop materials such as Econyl and next-gen materials
