Globally renowned luxury publisher, Assouline, and the bespoke French artisan brand, Olympia Le-Tan, present a wanderlust collaboration of four new book-clutch designs. Each bag is hand-embroidered with the covers of Assouline’s most coveted destination coffee table books: Mykonos Muse, Tulum Gypset, Capri Dolce Vita, and Ibiza Bohemia.
Capturing the eclectic, sun-soaked energy of the locale it embodies, these tomes brilliantly transform into wearable art with shades of serene azure, carefree cactus, sweet citrus, and bright Bougainvillea. The pieces in this timeless and one-of-a-kind series are crafted with meticulous detail.
Details:
Iconic shape & design
Hand embroidered silk thread and felt appliqué
Brass frame
Unique liberty print lining (could be different from the picture)
Limited edition numbered
Dimensions : W 5.5 x L 7.8 x D 1.2 in
Ships July 30th
Known for its creation of original handbags and minaudières, the brand Olympia Le-Tan infuses the art of embroidery and literature into whimsical, beautiful pieces. Born in the 1930s, the minaudière served as a small, ornamental case that cleverly contained a woman’s daily accessories. The brand reinvented this beloved item’s use by adding an intricately hand-embroidered felt book-like cover to an already fashionable accessory. Similar to a book, this unique clutch is the result of a creative process involving an elaborate fabrication method and handmade embroideries fashioned in the company’s Parisian atelier. The brand’s emphasis on thoughtfully designed pieces is also perfectly paired with Assouline’s longtime vision.