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JADETribe Brigitte Messenger

Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am  

Check out this seemingly eclectic and beautifully crafted Brigitte bag from JADETribe. Now wouldn’t you just love to own it? You don’t need to be a hippie to carry this purse. It’s a statement accessory on its own so wearing it with a simple outfit will do.

JADETribe Brigitte Messenger

It is also very eco-friendly.  Everything is handmade, from the woven material of the bag to the decorations on it. Who’d have thought eco-bags can look this fantastic?  It simply looks very original and very authentic.

Up close, it’s easy to fall in love with this purse. Apart from its unique handwoven feature, you can see the interesting mix of elements – from the woven strap, to the colorfully embroidered body, to the unique patterns inspired from Moroccan and Indian prints.

If you like the Brigitte Messenger, it’s available at Shopbop for US$415. I know, it is a tad expensive. But you can wear it with lots of outfits so it will go a long way. Here are some ideas for you:

Roxy Solstice Dress, US$44; Steve Madden Sysco Sandals, US$49; Fox Lunar Shirtdress, US$54; Ariat Heritage Stockman Boots, US$153

(shoes and clothes are from Zappos)

3 Eco-Friendly Woven Bags for the Green Hearted

Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 1:00 am  

GREEN is definitely IN. From property development, to hybrid cars, to garments and accessories, people (buyers and sellers alike) are starting to realize that they need to be more pro-active when it comes to taking care of mother earth. Because…well, we only have one mother earth, and there is no spare in case it wears out because of our neglect.

So for the fashionistas out there who want to go green, but don’t know where to start, here’s one baby step you can take – invest in repurposed bags!

Repurposed bags are made of recycled materials such as newspapers, magazines, old candy wrappers, and even match sticks! It may sound a little odd and perhaps you’re worried the bag might not look wearable at all, but get ready to be surprised. Because these repurposed bags actually look fashionable.

Here are 3 repurposed bags you might want to consider purchasing. These are not only repurposed, but they are woven as well! Woven repurposed bags bring a whole new meaning to the term “woven bag”, as it offers a different take on the usual bag in woven straw or leather.

Raw Bags Newspaper Clutch, US$60

Nahui Ollin Messenger, US$120

The Nahui Ollin Messenger is made of recycled candy wrappers

Keen Irving, US$40

The Keen Irving bag is made of repurposed haul bags (brown bags) and rice bags