If you ask me about
the big designer whose work I dislike the most, it has to be Roberto Cavalli
(Sorry Donatella!)
What I like most about these bags, purses and even ipad cases, is the simplicity of their design and the use of bright colours which makes them stand out. The price point is also reasonable considering the quality, and far below the ‘Designer’ equivalents which you’d pay for the name instead.
Apart from the fact
that the OTT $1million crystal chandaliers in his Cavalli Club in Dubai almost
blinded me, I find most his designs to be more over the top than a drag queen
beauty contest.
I especially dislike the
excessive use of animal print and exotic skin in his designs, urrrrrghhhhh.
But while I’m no fan
of exotic skin in dresses a la Cavalli, I still love the feel of it in small
doses such as shoes and bags.
And to this end, I
have recently stumbled over some cool purses from a new Singapore-based label
Tezzo.
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| These pretty evelope clutches are a far cry from the OTT exotic skin designs of Cavalli! |
What I like most about these bags, purses and even ipad cases, is the simplicity of their design and the use of bright colours which makes them stand out. The price point is also reasonable considering the quality, and far below the ‘Designer’ equivalents which you’d pay for the name instead.
My favourites are the
bright envelope clutches and I’m eyeing the yellow one to go with my technicolour
wardrobe as well as my duller looks for this summer. It’s easy, stylish and
cute!
All the bags are hand-crafted in Hong Kong and the raw materials sourced from Malaysia and Indonesia. They are not mass produced, are only available in limited pieces so as to keep their exclusivity.
All the bags are hand-crafted in Hong Kong and the raw materials sourced from Malaysia and Indonesia. They are not mass produced, are only available in limited pieces so as to keep their exclusivity.
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| More colourful clutches, from green to red and yellow... |
The strange thing for
such a loud label is the guerilla nature of their brand, it’s not so much under
the radar as crawling through the undergrowth in camoflague.
If you look for it,
you won’t even find a website! That is because the label has only started quietly
a year ago and has not been officially launched (yup I'm the first one to write about it!) The designer behind it Susie,
is still working single-handedly trying to sell these beautiful bags through consignment
stores in Indonesia.
But don’t despair. The
good news is that she’s having a pop up space at Tangs, Vivo City until the 20th
of April, so this will be the place to find Tezzo for the time being and until
the label officially launches.
(Prices range from $128 to $220 for wallets and purses, $148 to $300 for clutches, $380 to $600 for handbags and S$195 for Ipad pouches.)
UPDATE: Tezzo is now stocked at Trioon #03-28 Mandarin Gallery, and online at ERIIN.com.
(Prices range from $128 to $220 for wallets and purses, $148 to $300 for clutches, $380 to $600 for handbags and S$195 for Ipad pouches.)
UPDATE: Tezzo is now stocked at Trioon #03-28 Mandarin Gallery, and online at ERIIN.com.
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| Ipad pouches are also as cool and colourful! |
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| Even the natural-hued bags are stylish and understated! |