Emerging Fervour

We always knew Heidi Mottram’s beautiful eel skin bags are pieces of art but if you need convincing, make sure you visit the new exhibition taking place at Celia Purcell Contemporary. Her bags are cherished as contemporary pieces of art as part of the ‘Window Shopping with George Galitzine’ exhibition. His painting of the fashion shops in Sloane Street and Duke of York Square, on the Cadogan Estate featue Chanel, Ferragamo, La Perla, Dior, St Laurent and many others.

Be quick though as the show will take place from today, October 12th to October 17th 2009 at Celia Purcell Contemporary, 27 Kings Road, NW6 7DY London.

As soon as I clocked the Rocio stand at London Fashion Week it was obvious that Rocio were so much more than handbag designers…

They are fantastic aren’t they? 

This amazing label is quickly picking up recognition in the world of international handbag design and fashion, despite it only being around since May 2006. Rocio’s handbags and clutches are handmade from harvested Acacia wood meaning that any eco-friendly fashionista should not be without one. And with animal prints and block colours being on the forefront of our trend list, I already know what’s on my wish list.

To check out the rest of Rocio’s colourful collection, you can visit the Rocio website and if you fancy it – Rocio sell online so you can go to the online boutique section of the site to buy. Prices are around the £300 so what are you waiting for?

Sushi? Slippery little f****rs? Or handbags?

Well, we think handbags of course!! This might be a bit mean as we’re showing you bags you can’t get your hands on until next Spring/Summer 2010, but they are just too pretty to be tucked away until next year.

These are the creation of Heidi Mottram, a graduate from St Martin’s who’s worked for Vivienne Westwood and Matthew Williamson before she became a specialist in eel skin as a textile.

Her new collection is a celebration of the beautiful eel skin material. The stunning bags and purses show off her unique techniques and with its bright colours they will be a must have!

Choose between bright coral, teal, mustard, rich purple, deep grey and marron, or get one of each. They make me feel like a kid in a candy store!

If you can’t wait, you can purchased some designs at the Hidden Art Pop Up Shop as part of The Dock which takes place during the London Design Festival, 21st – 27th September 2009.