DailyCandy Seattle

More Than Words

2009-11-20T14:15:00Z

Library: Archives of Fashion Vintage Shop

It was Miss Lail with the horsebit belt in the library.

Need a bigger clue? We’re talking about Library: Archives of Fashion, an online vintage shop out of Charleston.

At the helm is Lauren Lail, who sees each fashion piece as a story, together creating a unique anthology.

Designer items share virtual racks with no names, all dangling reasonable price tags and detailed measurements.

Hopeless romantics will be drawn to floral dresses, ruffled tops, and crochet vests. Big sunglasses, chunky belts, and animal prints will appeal to those with a penchant for drama. And boyfriend cardis and blazers offer self-help on days when you’re not feeling your thinnest.

There are times we can all use a cover-up.

Available online at libraryfashion.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Sully Sullivan Photography

There's No Place Like Om

2009-11-20T11:30:00Z

Sweet Zen Home Services

Concentrate on your mind. Let all thoughts leave. Allow nothingness to enter.

Ahem, all thoughts include preparing for Christmas company, which means shopping, baking, and briefing your holidate on your family’s particular dysfunction.

The latter is up to you alone, but Sweet Zen can assist with the rest.

Putting you on the right path to peaceful living, Sarah Benner will come to your home to help clean, organize, and cook. Leave your meal planning and preparation, dusting, even that recurring mound on your desk to her.

The Art Institute of Seattle grad studied pastry making, meaning she can teach you how or whip up fresh cookies and more for which you can take the credit.

Because you need to treat yourself now and Zen.

Sweet Zen (206-356-0822 or sweet-zen.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Sarah Benner

The Weekend Guide

2009-11-19T14:15:00Z

What to Do This Weekend

It’s a dog’s life.

MAKE
Cake for Canines
What: Give Fido a little something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving (or his next b-day) with a doggie dessert mix. For bonus points, get the bone-shaped cupcake pan.
Why: You’ve got a case of puppy love.
Where: Online at puppycake.com.

SAVE
Heidi Merrick Sale
What: The L.A. designer is discounting dresses, bathing suits, skirts, and blouses by 50-75 percent.
Why: It’s going, going, gone.
Where: Online at heidimerrick.com.

USE
Wordnik
What: The comprehensive online dictionary includes pronunciations, relevant quotes, etymologies, and recent appearances on Twitter and Flickr.
Why: Spread the words.
Where: Online at wordnik.com.

ORGANIZE
LobotoMe Notepads
What: Handy checklists make for more efficient packing, grocery shopping, working out, meal planning, and more.
Why: You’d forget your head if it weren’t attached.
Where: Online at lobotome.com.

WATCH
Handmade Nation
What: Artist/first-time filmmaker Faythe Levine traveled across America to make this inspiring documentary about the recent rise of crafting and DIY.
Why: Get creative juices flowing.
Where: Online at buyolympia.com.

EAT
Full Circle Flavors
What: Three lovely sisters in Pennsylvania make chocolaty Amaretto, Limoncello, and Orangecello cakes.
Why: You’re well rounded.
Where: Online at fullcircleflavors.com.

Would you rather hit the road this weekend? All you need is a change of clothes and our road trip tips at dailycandy.com/guides.

Photo: Courtesy of Puppy Cake

The Weekend Guide

2009-11-19T11:30:00Z

What to Do This Weekend

You’re with the band.

HANG
Expo 87
What: Three nights of NW music, films, and animated shorts featuring twenty performances with an interactive Seattle band genealogy by KEXP’s Rachel Ratner.
Why: Rock around the block.
When: Films, Thurs., 7-10 p.m. Music, Fri., 5-11 p.m.; Sat., 4-10 p.m.
Where: Cairo, 507 E. Mercer St. (206-453-4077); The Anne Bonny, 534 Summit Ave. E (206-382-7845).

DRINK
Sip
What: New wine bar and restaurant has 70 pours and more than 250 bottles from around the world. A $20 cover on opening night benefits Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Why: Sniff, swirl, Sip.
When: Opens Thurs., 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Sat. & Sun., 4:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 909 Fifth Ave. (206-682-2779).

SHOP
Early Holiday Shopping
What: Get 20 percent off purchases at Birgitta, Blackbird, and The Field House; free makeup consultations; personal shopping; and holiday recipes while sipping hot toddies and champagne.
Why: Find your holiday cheers.
When: Sun., 4-8 p.m.
Where: Birgitta and Blackbird, 5410 22nd Ave. NW (206-547-2524); The Field House, 5465 Leary Ave. (206-297-6093). R.S.V.P. to birgitta@blackbirdballard.com.

EAT
The Swinery on Main
What: Stop by the walk-up window for handheld breakfast (herby lard biscuit with egg, cheddar, and a rosemary sausage patty) and linner (griddled bacon dogs and lamby joes).
Why: Pig out and about.
When: Daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. See website for additional hours.
Where: 220 Fourth Ave. S. (206-932-4211).

LISTEN
Give
What: A digital compilation with more than 30 tracks by Fleet Foxes, The Cave Singers, The Moondoggies, Visqueen, Throw Me the Statue, Ben Gibbard, The Dutchess and the Duke, and more.
Why: Proceeds benefit Arts Corps and local food banks.
When: You’re in the giving mood.
Where: Online at giveseattle.org.

PLAY
Smash Putt Miniature Golf Apocalypse
What: Uber-mechanized mini course complete with levitating balls, moving holes, explosions, and alcoholic bevvies.
Why: It’s gripping.
When: Thru Nov. 28. Fri. & Sat., 6 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sun., 6 p.m.-midnight. Family matinees, Sat., noon-2 p.m.
Where: 912 12th Ave. Tickets online at smashputt.com.

Or would you rather hit the road this weekend? All you need is a change of clothes and our road trip tips at dailycandy.com/guides.

Under African Skies

2009-11-18T17:00:00Z

DailyCandy Goes to Cape Town

Humming with young boho buzz, Cape Town has emerged from its rocky past as the creative capital of Africa. From high-stakes adventures (paragliding off Signal Hill) to creature comforts (crisp, local sauvignon blancs), the city will leave you breathless.

GPS
While the day away in City Bowl’s historic open-air markets, public gardens, and cobblestoned pedestrian malls dating back to the 17th century’s Dutch East India Company. Tamboerskloof has chic outdoor cafes and prime-time people-watching. Style junkies should head to emerging neighborhoods Woodstock (for design collectives and art galleries), Bo-Kaap (for colorful cottage architecture), and de Waterkant (for a hopping gay scene).

NEST
To experience the social swirl at its best, stay within easy access of Kloof Street. Kick up your heels at Tamboerskloof’s sleek and chic Kensington Place (38 Kensington Crescent; +27-21-424-4744) for primo pampering (like your suite sprinkled with rose petals).

The Airstream Penthouse Trailer Park atop the new Grand Daddy (38 Long Street; +27-21-424-7247) offers a campy-cool vibe in the form of seven vintage caravans refurbished by local artists and set against stunning Table Mountain. Trailers have themes — Afro Funk, Love of Lace, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Sip Castle lager at the rooftop bar and catch a flick at The Pink Flamingo outdoor cinema. Really, now. Who said trailer trash was a uniquely American phenomenon?

INGEST
Native glamazons start the day with Ouma Rusks, the South African equivalent of a biscotti, and yummy meia de leites (espresso with steamed milk) at Vida e Caffe (34 Kloof Street; +27-21-426-0627). For lunch, grab a quiche at Melissa’s (94 Kloof Street; +27-21-424-5540), which has an awesome pay-per-kilo buffet. Thirsty? Sundowners are a Capetonian institution. Snag a harborside table at Cape Grace’s Bascule (West Quay Road; +27-21-410-7100) and choose from more than 400 whiskeys. The largest single malt collection in the Southern hemisphere, it’s a whiskey lover’s wet dream.

INVEST
Share the love with jealous pals back home and swing through the historic Greenmarket Square (54 Shortmarket Street) for authentic African curios like Hutu masks, soapstone giraffe sculptures, and wooden rhino salad tongs. Saturday mornings, the city’s creative cognoscenti descend upon Woodstock’s vibrant Neighbourgoods Market (373-375 Albert Road; +27-21-448-1438). Tarts, curries, and biltong (South African beef jerky) are a must. And make room for one-of-a-kind textiles, vintage dresses, and handcrafted charm necklaces.

DIGRESS
For old-world glamour and traditional Afrikaans fare, stop by Sunday jazz brunch at Steenberg Hotel and Winery in Constantia Valley (10802 Steenberg Estate, Tokai Road; +27-21-713-2222), the oldest vineyard on the Western Cape. (Owner Graham Beck’s brut NV is what the Obamas popped on election night.)

For insider access to vineyards, hook up with Roar Africa. Its people have been in the region for eleven generations, and co-founder Deb Calmeyer can impress the pickiest oenophile. The VIP visit to UK diamond king Laurence Graff’s new winery, Delaire Graff Estate (P.O. Box 3058, Stellenbosch; +27-21-885-8160), gets you into the off-limits barrel room and a sneaky sampling straight from the casks. (The property’s chic David Collins-designed boutique hotel is set to open next year.)

THE REST
No snoozing for you: There’s high-voltage adrenalin and raw wildlife at every turn. Swim with sharks at Seal Island. Ride big waves at Muizenberg Beach. Hike Table Mountain for sweeping views of the city and the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Visit indigenous penguins at Boulders Beach. And catch a glimpse of the only free roaming white lions in the world at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve (+27-28-572-1824).

Don’t worry about the eternal flight home. You’ll be sleeping the whole way.

Photos: Courtesy of Kelley McMillan; Courtesy of The Grand Daddy; Courtesy of Cape Grace; Courtesy of Neighbourgoods Market; Courtesy of Delaire Graff Estate; Courtesy of Sanbona Game Reserve

Skin City

2009-11-18T14:15:00Z

Khirma Eliazov Handbags Debut

After your FUPA made an unscheduled appearance at a late-night dance party (followed by its own tag on Facebook), you swore your skin-showing days were over.

But you’ll rethink things when you get a glimpse of Khirma Eliazov’s handbags. The fashion editor-cum-designer uses unusual exotic skins to make them stand out (in a good way).

The carryalls are comprised of Italian leather, canvas, and gold or silver hardware with textured panels made of stingray. Styles include an oversize number for day, a sleek tote you can carry into the evening, and a pouch with a long body strap good for hitting the town at night. All are available in rich fall hues like navy, eggplant, black, taupe, and gray.

The price tags are steep ($240-$1,495 to be exact).

But you’ve considered paying more for tight skin.

Available online at khirmaeliazov.com. DailyCandy readers get 20% off on purchases made today with code DailyCandy.

Photo: Courtesy of Khirma Eliazov

Dangerous Liaisons

2009-11-18T11:30:00Z

Regional French Cuisine Cooking Lessons

Considering your microwave food repertoire, mastering the art of French cooking is a lofty goal. (To your credit, you excel at puncturing plastic wrap.)

Chef David Amar can introduce you to your neglected appliances.

The Provence native has a relaxed manner, whether he’s teaching you how to use cutlery or make ganache. Simply tell Amar the number of people you’ll be entertaining, and he’ll help plan a menu, shop for ingredients, and aid with preparation.

Beef daube, ratatouille, and boar chops are just some of the principal plates he can coax you through. Appetizers like salmon tartare and French onion soup, fresh-baked baguettes, and delicious desserts complete an impressive spread.

While there, Amar will explain French cooking terms as well as the regional history of dishes.

Giving you the Gaul to be the hostess with the mostest.

Regional French Cuisine (206-789-0523 or regional-french-cuisine.com).

Give a Hoot

2009-11-17T17:00:00Z

Owlita Feather Earrings

Siouxsie, Pat, and Joan. Your adolescent idols continue to rock hard while looking good. Shouldn’t you? Heck, you’ve still got your charms.

No? Try these from Owlita — a name chosen by designer Ashley Doty’s roommate for her future baby, which she bestowed on the jewelry line in exchange for a pair of earrings.

Doty makes the stunners in her Southeast Portland studio by hand, using Oregon feathers and Washington gold hardware. Lengths range from eight-inch shoulder grazers to gangly fourteen-inch clusters that blend beautifully with long locks or stand out with a short do.

Choose from naturally hued pheasant, rooster, peacock, or Lady Amherst bound in leather. Or mix things up with punkier colors reminiscent of your youth.

Yeah, they’re a little ’80s.

So Sioux us.

Available at Sway and Cake, 1631 6th Avenue (206-624-2699 or swayandcake.com). To see styles, go to owlita.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Owlita

This Little Deal of Mine

2009-11-17T16:00:00Z

Let ’em shine!

Let's Be Ecological

2009-11-17T14:00:00Z

My, what a big carbon footprint you have! Try these green products with an edge, dear.

Owlita Earrings

2009-11-17T11:30:00Z

Wing it with psychedelic or natural-hued feather earrings ($39-$82) from Portland’s Owlita. Flock on, sister.

Get the full story on Owlita.

Get Pumped

2009-11-16T14:15:00Z

Easy Does It: How to Change a Flat Tire

We’re always looking for a reason to hang out with hunks. Especially if it requires flexing, moaning, and pushing.

So it only made sense to find a muscley beefcake to teach us how to change a busted tire for our next Easy Does It how-to video.

Don’t be intimidated by the task at hand: Fixing a flat is actually really easy — and totally beats waiting for AAA or flagging down a sketchy truck driver. Plus, we figure self-sufficiency (especially if you’re in BFE) is always a good policy.

Now it’s time for a little pump and grind.

To submit questions you’d like us to answer in our next Easy Does It video, e-mail easydoesit@dailycandy.com. Feel free to ask us anything (anything!).

Hot Diggity Dog

2009-11-16T11:30:00Z

Po Dog Restaurant Opens

Not everyone wishes they were an Oscar Mayer weiner. That is not what everyone wants to be.

But if everyone were a Po Dog weiner, everyone would be in love with themselves.

The Hill’s new haute dog stand offers deep-fried pepper-bacon-wrapped frankfurters, peanut-butter- and banana-topped weenies, and wasabi franks wrapped in an egg roll. Choose all-beef kosher or veggie dogs surrounded by a Macrina brioche bun. Fries, homemade Argentinean potato chips, and beer sate late-night cravings.

And twenty types of fixings range from the exotic (pico de gallo, sport peppers) to solid standbys like kraut and tomatoes.

Take a seat amid the highly stylized black and white surroundings in secluded booths or at the quartz bar.

The decor alone puts it in the weiners’ circle.

Po Dog, 1009 East Union Street (206-325-6055 or podogs.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Po Dog

Let's Take It Slows

2009-11-13T14:15:00Z

Split Pea and Okra Fritter Recipe from Detroit's Slows Bar B Q

You’ve never been the type to fritter things away. Until now. Down at Slows Bar B Q, Detroit’s destination for all things slathered in saucy sauce and washed down with craft beer, chef Brian Perrone’s split pea and okra fry-ups make a scrumptious start to any meal.

Split Pea and Okra Fritters
Makes 25-30 fritters

Ingredients
2 c. green split peas, cooked and cooled
4 c. baby spinach, packed
½ c. hot sauce
¼ c. buttermilk
6 eggs
2 tbsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. baking powder
¼ c. yellow cornmeal
3 c. all-purpose flour, plus a little more
8 c. okra, sliced

1. Combine split peas and spinach in food processor, add hot sauce and buttermilk, process until smooth. Transfer to large bowl.

2. Whisk in eggs; add salt, sugar, baking powder, and cornmeal.

3. Whisk in flour a little at a time until mixture is not too loose, not too firm.

4. Fold in okra.

5. Drop by rounded tablespoon into 350º oil, fry until golden brown and cooked all the way through. Serve immediately.

Slows Bar B Q, 2138 Michigan Avenue, at Fisher Freeway West, Detroit (313-962-9828‎ or slowsbarbq.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Greg Holm

Her Royal Pieness

2009-11-13T11:30:00Z

Dani Cone's Double Blackberry Pie Recipe

Cutie pies, flip sides, and slices. Give us a High 5, as in Dani Cone’s pie company. Her blackberry recipe offers ample opportunity to gloat over your handiwork.

Double Blackberry Pie
Serves eight

Crust
2¼ c. flour
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. sugar
½ c. shortening
¼ c. butter, chilled
5-7 tbsp. cold water

1. Combine flour, salt, and sugar.

2. With a pastry blender or fork, mix in shortening and butter until fine crumbs form.

3. Sprinkle water over crumbs.

4. Stir with fork until dough holds together.

5. Line pie tin or seal dough in plastic and chill for up to three days.

Filling
6 c. blackberries (frozen is fine)
1 c. sugar
3-4 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
½ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. blackberry liqueur or cordial

1. Rinse berries and drain dry.

2. In large bowl, stir together sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Add berries, lemon juice, and liqueur; mix gently.

4. Let stand 15 minutes to 1 hour to soften tapioca, stirring gently now and then.

5. Fill pie crust.

6. Bake in 400° oven on lowest rack until pastry is golden and filling is bubbly (about 55-60 minutes).

Take some for everyone. So no one is left hanging.

There’s no crime in ready-made. High 5 Pies are available at Fuel Coffee, 610 19th Avenue East (206-329-4700); 2300 24th Avenue East (206-328-0700); 1705 North 45th Street (206-328-0700 or fuelcoffeeseattle.com). For more information, go to high5pie.com.

Photo: threelayercake / Flickr

The Weekend Guide

2009-11-12T14:15:00Z

What to Do This Weekend

Drink up.

CARRY
Wine Totes
What: Carry vino in these perfectly sized cotton bags. They’ve got designs just for Bordeaux, Rioja, and Napa Valley wines.
Why: Beats a paper bag.
Where: Online at maptote.com.

MAKE
All-Natural NyQuil
What: The handsome Hot Knives blogger guys devised a recipe using booze, mint leaves, green chili, and ginger that’ll show your cold who’s boss.
Why: It’s good going down.
Where: Online at urbanhonking.com.

SHOP
Castor & Pollux
What: NYC-based store is bringing its equine-themed clothes, accessories, and antiques to the Net. Designers include Filippa K, Acne, and United Bamboo.
Why: Start horsin’ around.
Where: Online at castorandpolluxstore.com.

USE
Cell Phone Radiation Protection
What: These cases purport to be the first of their kind to reduce radiation from your cellular.
Why: Don’t fry your brain.
Where: Online at pongresearch.com.

EAT
Bobbysue’s Nuts
What: Delish organic snacks are the perfect combo of savory and sweet (even the It’s Raining Chocolate variety). A portion of sales goes to help homeless animals.
Why: You’ll love deez nuts.
Where: Online at bobbysuesnuts.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Kate Mathis

The Weekend Guide

2009-11-12T11:30:00Z

What to Do This Weekend

Pretty is as pretty does.

SHOP
Ornate Plumage
What: Violet Magpie’s new limited-run holiday hair pieces from guest designer Tiffany Lowry, along with DJ Eli Anderson, drinks, and paintings by Counsel Langley.
Why: It’s the nom de plume.
When: Sat., 7-10:30 p.m.
Where: Gossamer Collective, 1406 18th Ave. (206-323-7199).

Goodwill Glitter Sale
What: Amazing deals on vintage and designer (Michael Kors, Oleg Cassini, Prada, plus others) fashions to benefit job training and education.
Why: All that glitters is sold.
When: Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Dearborn Goodwill, 1400 S. Lane St. (206-860-5711).

PARTY
Nest Seattle Launch Party
What: Wine, apps, and a silent auction for the St. Louis-based nonprofit that offers microloans to women artisans in developing countries repayable in arts or crafts.
Why: Goodies from Kimberly Baker, Revival Home & Garden, School of Visual Concepts, and more.
When: Fri., 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Design Within Reach, 1918 First Ave. (205-443-9900). Tickets online at buildanest.com.

SEE
Scrap
What: Jewelry, art, and furniture by local designers Grain, Iacoli & McAllister, Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, Laura Yeats, Urbancase, Free Time Industries, and Greg Bethel made from salvaged wood.
Why: They’re knotty by nature.
When: Thru Dec. 11. Opening reception, Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fancy, 1914 Second Ave. (206-956-2945).

Anna Wetzel’s Master
What: Haunting and graceful self-portraits of the Kansas City-born Seattle artist as an animal totem.
Why: Take a gawk on the wild side.
When: Thru Dec. 9. Opening reception, Sat., 7-9 p.m.
Where: 20Twenty, 5208 Ballard Ave. NW (206-706-0969).

Photo: Courtesy of Blush Photo

Future Perfect

2009-11-11T17:00:00Z

Top Ten Destinations for 2010

Last week we announced our partnership with Black Tomato. Today we’re showing what it can do: get you to the destinations everyone’s going to be talking about next. (P.S. to those who haven’t booked holiday trips yet: Look. how. easy.)

Here are the top ten for 2010.

Colombia is the perfect cocktail of sea (Caribbean), mountains (Andes), and rain forest (Amazon). In Cartagena, check into Sofitel Santa Clara, then wander cobbled streets to gaze at brightly colored buildings, watch spectacular sunsets from Cafe del Mar on the harbor, and have dinner at Club de Pesca (order mahimahi). End your visit snorkeling crystal blue waters while recuperating in a stunning ecohab in the cliffs above the Parque Nacional Tayrona beaches. Details.

Safaris always deliver, especially in Botswana, where the flood plains of the Okavango Delta are home to elephants, lions, wildebeest, giraffes, and buttloads of wild cats. Bond with the beasts from a different perspective on HMS Zib, a spanking-new houseboat that cruises the river. At Zarafa Camp, you can sleep in a four-poster bed, relax in a free-standing copper tub, and snooze by roaring open-stone fires. Details.

If you want to turn a classic on its head, set your compass to the land Down Under, which has so much more than the well-publicized East Coast. Western Australia has laid-back charm, beautiful beaches, and rugged landscapes. Start at The Richardson Hotel in Perth, then head up the coast to Ningaloo Reef to swim with whale sharks, surf alongside dolphins, and take in mesmerizing sunsets at wine tastings. From the ecotents at Sal Salis, it’s a quick kayak ride to the reef’s fish, turtles, and manta rays. Details.

Since Turkey is outside the euro, your budget will stretch further. European Capital of Culture Istanbul will be throbbing next year and, when combined with Bodrum and Cappadocia, mixes ancient and modern. In Istanbul, stay at Tomtom Suites in the historic Pera area for incredible views of the rooftops and harbor. Or across the water on the Asian side at Sumahan for huge suites with funky fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Bosphorus. Look out Côte d’Azur: Bodrum’s up-and-coming beach hotspots Cesme (your hotel: 7800) and Türkbükü (book Maçakizi) have sugar white sand and emerald waters and are the coolest place to top up your tan in style. In Cappadocia, take a balloon ride tour of the stunning lunar landscapes and ancient caves, then recover from it all at Anatolian Houses. Details.

Rounding out the list: lost cities in Syria, volcano surfing in Nicaragua, spiritual awakening in Bhutan, maharaja living in India, lunar landscapes in Chile, and wildebeest migrations in Tanzania.

The got-there-first bragging rights are yours for the taking.

For more information and help booking trips, go to blacktomato.co.uk.

Photos: Courtesy of Black Tomato; Courtesy of Ningaloo Reef

I Love You, Mann

2009-11-11T14:15:00Z

Elliot Mann Handbags Launch

Your dating life is proof that men are from Mars and women are from Venus.

So Elliot Mann must be from Marnus.

One look at his bags, and you’ll suspect the guy’s too good to be true (he is, in fact, imaginary — inspired by two of the designer’s mentors).

Made out of vintage embroidered fabrics from all over the world, each carryall is a one-of-a-kind creation. All are vibrant in color and pattern with sturdy braided leather handles, and they’re big enough to tote around a laptop and groceries on top of the essentials.

The just-launched online shop stocks only twenty bags at a time, and at $275, expect them to go like hotcakes. Thankfully, inventory will constantly be replenished as it’s sold.

Looks like the planets have been aligned.

Available online at elliotmann.com.

Elliot Mann Bag Collection

2009-11-11T14:00:00Z

One-of-a-kind showstoppers, Elliot Mann bags ($275) have a rich history. Fabrics are sourced from Asia, Nepal, and Peru, with Morocco next on the horizon. They all had a previous existence in some other form — furniture upholstery, curtains, even a monk’s robe.

Get the full story on Elliot Mann.