I'm loving these limited-edition ‘Gold Dust Woman’ bags by French and English Confectioners, one of the labels I discovered at Swanfield. Featuring incredible starburst designs in raffia and metallic thread, each bag (there are only 14 in total) has been hand-cut and hand-embroidered by designer Lucie Gonnord.
There are also some rather lovely satchels and clutches in patent leather with sweet cut-out details. Priced from £85, at Swanfield.
Swanfield (until the end of Oct)
1.2 Kingly Court
London, W1
Tel. 07595 64040
Nearest tube: Oxford Circus.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 11am-7pm
The embroidery on that first bag! I love!
One of my embellishment class classmate is putting something very similar (in louder colours) on a cape.
Wish now that I opted for a more random embroidery style for my piece instead of the very controlled satin stitch. xx
Posted by: the likkle girl who wurves pwetty things | October 15, 2009 at 04:48 AM
Very cute indeed - I'm inspired by these.
Posted by: Make Do Style | October 15, 2009 at 09:27 AM
oooh, very lovely indeed.
on another note, i can't stop thinking about the pop-up shop idea. do you have any more information?
Posted by: nath | October 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM
those look great. must check them out
Posted by: Rose | October 15, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Hello Wee-birdy,
I hope all is well with you, lovin the bags!
http://blog.matchesfashion.com/
Ruth @ Matches
Posted by: Ruth | October 15, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Nath, will send you a wee email soon up ye olde pop-up possibilities.X
Posted by: Top Bird @ Wee Birdy | October 16, 2009 at 10:22 AM
oh thanks, love. X
Posted by: nath | October 16, 2009 at 02:11 PM