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Shannon · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:36 AM

The art of Japanese paper folding takes on a new dimension as a fine detail on origami inspired handbags.
Leather is pushed to the limit as it is folded, stitched and glued into intricate folds. I am fascinated with this trend as I continue to discover more and more handbags with various levels of origami detailing. Above are some of the standout origami handbags spotted recently. Some with more obvious origami details than others.
On the more subtle end of the spectrum I came across the delicate cut and folded corners of the Ferragamo single frame satchel and Nancy Gonzalez tote. The tiny folded and stitched corners add a new dimension and interest upon the already texture laden skins. I love the various tones of cocoa leather/skin. These little cut out shapes and patterns will only continue to look better with age.

Perhaps most obviously inspired by origami is the Bottega Veneta red leather top handle bag. Triangular pleats and contrast snakeskin black trim create a completely unique look reminiscent of the folds used for origami cranes, a symbol of good luck. The buttery soft leather of the BCBGMAXAZRIA Kami clutch is not folded per se but looks more like it is scrunched up then pleated. It makes a sweet little package as a clutch. The yellow Salvatore Ferragamo origami tote’s unique folded down corners are a bit more subtle. It is a pretty and summery bag with plenty of room for toting your daytime essentials. My favorite of the bunch is the Maison Martin Margiela envelope clutch. I love the dramatic singular fold, soft buttery leather and of course black matches almost everything in my closet this season!
Handbags featured from top left, clockwise:
Salvatore Ferragamo Origami Single Frame Satchel, $1060 at Saks
BCBGMAXAZRIA Women’s Kami Origami Clutch, $228 at Bloomingdales
Bottega Veneta red leather snakeskin trim origami detail top handle bag, $3160 at Bluefly
Nancy Gonzalez Matte Croc Origami Tote, $3850 at Neiman Marcus
Salvatore Ferragamo Yellow Origami Tote, $1323 at Saks
Maison Martin Margiela Ruched Leather Clutch, $845 at Saks
via The Find

Florasun · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:43 PM

I have seen the various 'origami' bags, but never thought of grouping them together to compare. Thanks for an interesting post!

Liberté · Jul 4th, 2009, 03:01 PM

I love the comparison post. Very interesting. Makes the bag more alive and easier to envision as well. I prefer the ferragamo one.

hotshot · Jul 4th, 2009, 07:35 PM

I think also BV did a very outstanding origami little evening bag..

Just so artistic and beautiful.. thanks for this info

gacats · Jul 5th, 2009, 09:26 AM

This was an enjoyable comparison! Thanks, Shannon!

LV-PRADAfanatic · Jul 6th, 2009, 07:30 AM

thxs for sharing..

NagaJolokia · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:05 AM

I'm for the Kooba Blair one (not shown).

sesrup · Jul 6th, 2009, 10:56 PM

Good post Shannon! I really like the BCBG clutch and the Ferrogamo tote!

ssc0619 · Jul 7th, 2009, 09:20 AM

I really like the Ferragamo tote! I didn't think it was Ferragamo when I saw it!

I just went to Saks to look at the Ferragamo and it isn't available anymore, but as I was doing this I found that the price was $2,650, not $1,060. Shannon, was the $1,060 a sale price?

temo · Jul 7th, 2009, 01:38 PM

Aw, sorry to see that Hayden Harnett's Origami bag was not included.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:36 AM	#1
Shannon OP Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 612	The Art of Origami Inspired Handbags The art of Japanese paper folding takes on a new dimension as a fine detail on origami inspired handbags. Leather is pushed to the limit as it is folded, stitched and glued into intricate folds. I am fascinated with this trend as I continue to discover more and more handbags with various levels of origami detailing. Above are some of the standout origami handbags spotted recently. Some with more obvious origami details than others. On the more subtle end of the spectrum I came across the delicate cut and folded corners of the Ferragamo single frame satchel and Nancy Gonzalez tote. The tiny folded and stitched corners add a new dimension and interest upon the already texture laden skins. I love the various tones of cocoa leather/skin. These little cut out shapes and patterns will only continue to look better with age. Perhaps most obviously inspired by origami is the Bottega Veneta red leather top handle bag. Triangular pleats and contrast snakeskin black trim create a completely unique look reminiscent of the folds used for origami cranes, a symbol of good luck. The buttery soft leather of the BCBGMAXAZRIA Kami clutch is not folded per se but looks more like it is scrunched up then pleated. It makes a sweet little package as a clutch. The yellow Salvatore Ferragamo origami tote’s unique folded down corners are a bit more subtle. It is a pretty and summery bag with plenty of room for toting your daytime essentials. My favorite of the bunch is the Maison Martin Margiela envelope clutch. I love the dramatic singular fold, soft buttery leather and of course black matches almost everything in my closet this season! Handbags featured from top left, clockwise: Salvatore Ferragamo Origami Single Frame Satchel, $1060 at Saks BCBGMAXAZRIA Women’s Kami Origami Clutch, $228 at Bloomingdales Bottega Veneta red leather snakeskin trim origami detail top handle bag, $3160 at Bluefly Nancy Gonzalez Matte Croc Origami Tote, $3850 at Neiman Marcus Salvatore Ferragamo Yellow Origami Tote, $1323 at Saks Maison Martin Margiela Ruched Leather Clutch, $845 at Saks via The Find
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:43 PM	#2
Florasun Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,808	I have seen the various 'origami' bags, but never thought of grouping them together to compare. Thanks for an interesting post!
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Jul 4th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#3
Liberté Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: with the sprout Posts: 7,753	I love the comparison post. Very interesting. Makes the bag more alive and easier to envision as well. I prefer the ferragamo one.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#4
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,388	I think also BV did a very outstanding origami little evening bag.. Just so artistic and beautiful.. thanks for this info
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Jul 5th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#5
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,008	This was an enjoyable comparison! Thanks, Shannon!
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Jul 6th, 2009, 07:30 AM	#6
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Jul 6th, 2009, 10:05 AM	#7
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,665	I'm for the Kooba Blair one (not shown).
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Jul 6th, 2009, 10:56 PM	#8
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 658	Good post Shannon! I really like the BCBG clutch and the Ferrogamo tote!
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Jul 7th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#9
ssc0619 Don't Tell Ricky!!!! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,567	I really like the Ferragamo tote! I didn't think it was Ferragamo when I saw it! I just went to Saks to look at the Ferragamo and it isn't available anymore, but as I was doing this I found that the price was $2,650, not $1,060. Shannon, was the $1,060 a sale price?
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Jul 7th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#10
temo Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,057	Aw, sorry to see that Hayden Harnett's Origami bag was not included.
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