Hi Everyone,
More than ever before, today’s fashion is focused around sustainability and story telling. The bag in the picture above is a fabulous example of both. Upon first glance it looks like a piece of Mondrian art, however look carefully and you will see in addition the silhouette of a woman .
There is a real story behind why – one that will certainly inspire many of you.
Keep reading to find out why and the full story of art on your arm!
Art on Your Arm
Visiting Paris one Fashion Week several years ago was when first came across a selection of wonderful bags by Caroline Dechamby – a Dutch self taught artist living in the wonderful Swiss mountain area of Crans Montana. We have been friends ever since.
Caroline started painting abut 30 years ago after a successful modelling career in Paris. Moving to Switzerland to start her own family. She always painted as a hobby however then life didn’t go as planned.
Staying strong and with hard work and dedication she managed to turn her huge passion for painting into a successful business. Opening her first gallery in Crans Montana in 1995. Her paintings were largely focused on refreshed pop art. Note the woman featured on each painting and leather item. This is a self portrait of Caroline herself. Depicting strength, courage and the will to be strong no matter what life throws at you.
In 2014 Caroline expanded her offering to include leather bags and accessories. Allowing her artwork to come off the wall and be carried on the arm of the owner.
“Coming off the wall, the vibrant and refreshed pop art
painting is displayed on the arm”
For each bag, wallet or accessory a part of Caroline‘s painting is carefully chosen before being screen printed on leather.
All pieces are limited editions and only 100% fine Italian leather is used. The bags are also 100% made in Italy by a carefully chosen bag manufacturer with whom Caroline has been working with for several years now.
It is certainly worth checking out Caroline Dechamby’s website and online shop for more beautiful art collections and leather accessories.
info@caroline-dechamby.com
+41 27 481 68 08
Showroom
Route d’Aproz 33
1950 Sion
By appointment only.
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Those are gorgeous bags!
Thanks Nancy, I really love them too.
xx
I remember you featuring bags from this designer before. I love them but they are out of my (price) league.
Greetje
She now has the cutest pochette selling at CHF 270 – I love these. xoxo
That tulip bag is beautiful !!
Oh yes, I love it too 🙂
xxx Yvonne
very nice I love your blog and also those beautiful Handbags wish one of those would be mine ha ha soooo nice
This is a brilliant idea, and the bags are gorgeous!
xoxo
Lovely
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Your Miro inspired bag is a head turner. Such a great find. Great styling! Thanks for joining my party. I really appreciated that you came!
Oh wow, Yvonne, what a gorgeous bag! Who doesn’t want to wear amazing art on their arm? Thanks so much for introducing Caroline and her work to us. These bags are absolutely magnificent! Thanks for joining the Stylish Monday link party.
Shelbee
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