"Flying Under the Radar" great handbags...

[passerby]

jadejett, that She-Works site selling the Hester van Eeghen attache case ships internationally. I don't know if any of Ms Eeghen's bags can be bought in the US or Canada. This wallet is sold on the MOMA site which does ship internationally:

http://www.momastore.org/museum/mom..._10451_10001_24575_-1_11536_11633_null__6H101

Other designers to consider perhaps?

http://www.elezar.com/

http://www.rebeccaciccio.com/

On starsandinfinitedarkness.com, you'll find indie designers like:

http://www.starsandinfinitedarkness.com/badici.html

Bambina di Cioccolato

 

[passerby]

Just came across this:

http://www.morganoakley.com/

 

[passerby]

Does anyone have a Zefanya bag? It certainly looks different.

http://www.zefanya.com/collection.html

 

[sparkyjt]

What about Cameron Nicole and Not Rational??

 

[JNH14]

Does anyone have a Zefanya bag? It certainly looks different.

http://www.zefanya.com/collection.html

I do-and it's beautifully constructed and among the nicest leather on any bags that I have. Softer than Bulga!

 

[JNH14]

This is the bag, only I have it in a dark brown!


How about ABACO from Paris-they have gorgeous bags as well!

 

[JNH14]

Abaco is a new line (to Kate) of Parisian bags that is refreshingly under the radar, yet confidently designed in exquisite luxury. http://www.kateboutique.com/Public/ShopbyDesigner/Abaco/index.cfm?productID=4944#1

 

[passerby]

Abaco - great call, JNH14! And thanks for that pic of your lovely Zefanya bag!

 

[jadejett]

This is the bag, only I have it in a dark brown!


How about ABACO from Paris-they have gorgeous bags as well!

That bag is gorgeous! Such a beautiful colour!
I'm gonna check out Abaco and all the other brands newly recommended. It's hard to believe just how many unknowns I'm only learning about now! And I felt somewhat knowledgeable. What a humbling experience.

 

[passerby]

jadejett, grechenscloset is a simply awesome resource:

http://www.grechenscloset.com/index.php?entry=entry060116-163516

That's where you can find out about designers like Erin Templeton (born in Vancouver) and Marnie Bugs

http://www.erintempleton.com/

http://www.marniebugs.com/

How about Lambertson Truex for higher-end bags?

http://www.lambertsontruex.com/

More indie designers - Liz Mole:

http://shop.unsungdesigners.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1538

http://shop.unsungdesigners.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1537

Palliebags - simplicity

http://www.palliebags.com/collection.php

 

[myindulgence]

I'm not sure if these are considered *under the radar* but I discovered this designer here at tPF and I'm very interested in her bags. Have not seen them IRL but they seem to be excellent quality, nice bags, at a nice price.

http://www.kazuyonakano.com/

Absolutely!! My niece owns a handbag and I just purchased a wallet and it is gorgeous!! The leather is amazing with quality of a $1000/range bag.

I also noticed that passerby mentioned it on your previous thread....so I second and third Kazuyo Nakano.

 

[passerby]

myindulgence, any pics of your wallet, please? Thanks. Kazuyo Nakano bags look classy. She started her line 10 years ago and doesn't seem as well known as she deserves to be.

There have been several threads with very good feedback about Aaneta bags, are you going to mention them, jadejett?

http://www.aaneta.com/

 

[ThisIsMyPurse]

How about www.rappandposavek.com?

 

[myindulgence]

myindulgence, any pics of your wallet, please? Thanks. Kazuyo Nakano bags look classy. She started her line 10 years ago and doesn't seem as well known as she deserves to be. "

No pics yet passerby, will try and get some soon and I'll post for sure, stay tuned. Her colors are wonderfully saturated, construction with Japanese precision and the leather IRL is dreamy - totally petting and sniff worthy!!

Meanwhile, FYI, I bought the JN024 wallet in cream (with lilac lining!).

 

[misslola]

Try Ped Shoes for cute Orla Kiely and great shoes. Google Ped Shoes and the site will come on. Also, Dayna the owner is absolutely terrific - great service!!