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steph b · Sep 23rd, 2009, 03:56 PM

Hey All,
The noted fashion personalities, magazines and bloggers are buzzing: A truly benevolent duo, Michelle T and Monica B have joined forces to design a bag for Oxfam International, a charity that fights poverty and injustice and advocates human rights around the world. Hailed by Instyle.com, Marie Claire and CoCo Perez as a "Must Have", the Michelle Satchel is almost sold out! and 50% of the proceeds from this quintessential day-to-night bag will be donated to Oxfam! Pre-order yours here: http://www.botkier.com/sw/swchannel/.../397615/SWID/1
xoxo,
Botkier

steph b · Sep 30th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Hey all!
It's even more major buzz for the Michelle Satchel, as seen on NBC's Today Show! The actress and noveau-designer, Michelle Trachtenberg shows off the Botkier/Trachtenberg bag to benefit Oxfam.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891#33089369
xoxo, Botkier

Ballet_flats · Oct 14th, 2009, 02:59 PM

Wow, It's always great to see such humanitarian efforts from those who can afford to be so benevolent. I have a greater respect for actresses and socialites who take charity so seriously. I saw more press for Botkier's Michelle Satchel on Ethical Style blog: http://ethicalstyle.com/2009/10/goss...g-for-charity/

the_librarian · Oct 30th, 2009, 03:44 PM

Oh, I just took the leap and ordered this bag. It is so gorgeous - for whatever reason I didn't know about it until yesterday, and luckily I got in just under the wire, apparently. Can't wait to receive it, and it's so good to know 50% is going to Oxfam!

steph b · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by the_librarian

Oh, I just took the leap and ordered this bag. It is so gorgeous - for whatever reason I didn't know about it until yesterday, and luckily I got in just under the wire, apparently. Can't wait to receive it, and it's so good to know 50% is going to Oxfam!

Congrats to The_Librarian on a great buy! The Michelle Satchel is the gift that keeps on giving--- both ways: From your heart to the many underserved Oxfam hearts and from Botkier to your stylish side!
xoxo,
Botkier

h82bl82 · Nov 4th, 2009, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by the_librarian

Oh, I just took the leap and ordered this bag. It is so gorgeous - for whatever reason I didn't know about it until yesterday, and luckily I got in just under the wire, apparently. Can't wait to receive it, and it's so good to know 50% is going to Oxfam!

What do you mean just under the wire? Is this bag no longer available?

the_librarian · Nov 4th, 2009, 10:29 PM

I had the mistaken impression that orders were limited, but this bag is now on the Botkier web site, so I guess not! The more the merrier! It's such a pretty bag!

Sparklybags · Nov 5th, 2009, 02:23 PM

I saw this bag on E!news yesterday, it looks sooo gorgeous!!

h82bl82 · Nov 6th, 2009, 08:28 AM

^Is there a link to that Sparklybags?

steph b · Nov 11th, 2009, 01:00 PM

Hey all,
Good to hear you caught that E! news shoot about the Michelle/Botkier collaboration, Sparklybags! If anyone can find a link to the E! interview, feel free to post! In the meantime enjoy our behind the scenes photos of Michelle and Monica, in the Botkier office, answering questions about the design process for the E! reporters!
xoxo,
Botkier

fabae · Nov 15th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Does anyone have this bag yet? I'm curious to see IRL pics. The only thing that's holding me back from buying it is that I'm wondering exactly how distressed it looks.

steph b · Nov 16th, 2009, 04:04 PM

Hey all,
We noticed a few of you had some questions about the Michelle satchel and we’d love to answer them for you!
To respond to Cindy and The_librarian, the bag is available on our website for the time being, and will be on ShopBop soon thereafter.
For Fabae, and anyone else interested in the bag in real life, our adorable and thankfully obliging intern volunteered to model for you! We’ve attached a pic of her holding the bag by the handle, and the shoulder strap, and a sneak peak into the purse! (She's 5'5 for the record!)
Let us know what you think!
xoxo,
Botkier

fabae · Nov 17th, 2009, 06:01 PM

I would be all over that bag if it wasn't so distressed. Unfortunately, that kills it for me. Thanks so much for the modeling pcs, though!!

Sep 23rd, 2009, 03:56 PM	#1
steph b OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 93	Satchel Samaritans: Michelle Trachtenberg & Monica B join forces to benefit Oxfam! Hey All, The noted fashion personalities, magazines and bloggers are buzzing: A truly benevolent duo, Michelle T and Monica B have joined forces to design a bag for Oxfam International, a charity that fights poverty and injustice and advocates human rights around the world. Hailed by Instyle.com, Marie Claire and CoCo Perez as a "Must Have", the Michelle Satchel is almost sold out! and 50% of the proceeds from this quintessential day-to-night bag will be donated to Oxfam! Pre-order yours here: http://www.botkier.com/sw/swchannel/.../397615/SWID/1 xoxo, Botkier
steph b OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 93

Sep 30th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#2
steph b OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 93	Hey all! It's even more major buzz for the Michelle Satchel, as seen on NBC's Today Show! The actress and noveau-designer, Michelle Trachtenberg shows off the Botkier/Trachtenberg bag to benefit Oxfam. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891#33089369 xoxo, Botkier
steph b OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 93

Nov 5th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#8
Sparklybags Member Joined: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 311	I saw this bag on E!news yesterday, it looks sooo gorgeous!!
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Nov 6th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#9
h82bl82 Cindy Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 4,574	^Is there a link to that Sparklybags?
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Nov 11th, 2009, 01:00 PM	#10
steph b OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 93	Hey all, Good to hear you caught that E! news shoot about the Michelle/Botkier collaboration, Sparklybags! If anyone can find a link to the E! interview, feel free to post! In the meantime enjoy our behind the scenes photos of Michelle and Monica, in the Botkier office, answering questions about the design process for the E! reporters! xoxo, Botkier
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Oct 14th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#3
Ballet_flats Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 21	Wow, It's always great to see such humanitarian efforts from those who can afford to be so benevolent. I have a greater respect for actresses and socialites who take charity so seriously. I saw more press for Botkier's Michelle Satchel on Ethical Style blog: http://ethicalstyle.com/2009/10/goss...g-for-charity/

Oct 30th, 2009, 03:44 PM	#4
the_librarian ámharach Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Here, For Now - Maybe There, Later Posts: 28	Oh, I just took the leap and ordered this bag. It is so gorgeous - for whatever reason I didn't know about it until yesterday, and luckily I got in just under the wire, apparently. Can't wait to receive it, and it's so good to know 50% is going to Oxfam!

Nov 4th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#7
the_librarian ámharach Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Here, For Now - Maybe There, Later Posts: 28	I had the mistaken impression that orders were limited, but this bag is now on the Botkier web site, so I guess not! The more the merrier! It's such a pretty bag!

Nov 15th, 2009, 05:04 PM	#11
fabae Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: The South Posts: 1,636	Does anyone have this bag yet? I'm curious to see IRL pics. The only thing that's holding me back from buying it is that I'm wondering exactly how distressed it looks.
	__________________ Banned? I haven't bought a bag since August! Though I am getting weaker.

Nov 16th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#12
steph b OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 93	Hey all, We noticed a few of you had some questions about the Michelle satchel and we’d love to answer them for you! To respond to Cindy and The_librarian, the bag is available on our website for the time being, and will be on ShopBop soon thereafter. For Fabae, and anyone else interested in the bag in real life, our adorable and thankfully obliging intern volunteered to model for you! We’ve attached a pic of her holding the bag by the handle, and the shoulder strap, and a sneak peak into the purse! (She's 5'5 for the record!) Let us know what you think! xoxo, Botkier
steph b OP Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 93	__________________ Follow Botkier on Twitter! http://twitter.com/botkierbags Become a fan on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/BOTKIE...0513910?ref=ts

Nov 17th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#13
fabae Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: The South Posts: 1,636	I would be all over that bag if it wasn't so distressed. Unfortunately, that kills it for me. Thanks so much for the modeling pcs, though!!
	__________________ Banned? I haven't bought a bag since August! Though I am getting weaker.

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