- Ashley Watson
Sure, we all carry around baggage, but at least make it gorgeous. Vancouver designer Ashley Watson handcrafts her roomy bags out of the softest possible leather, recycled from jackets she purchases at thrift stores. The details alone would make Hollywood stylist Rachel Zoe go bananas. The price tag is a bit higher ($380), but this is one you’ll have forever. Available at Boutique Joliette (1870 Hollis Street, 405-4057).
- Louanna Murphy
If you’re looking for something a little smaller, walk a few doors down to Seeds Gallery (1892 Hollis, 494-8301), and grab one of Off the Cuff competition winner Louanna Murphy’s clutches ($40). Made from three varieties of faux leather, each darling purse is lined with vintage brocade. Buy it now so that someday you can say you owned Murphy back then.
This article appears in Feb 4-10, 2010.