Katie had a clear vision of how her collection would look. Pure gold plated hardware, bold blocks of brightly coloured python juxtaposed with natural bridle leather.
Katie had a clear vision of how her collection would look. Pure gold plated hardware, bold blocks of brightly coloured python juxtaposed with natural bridle leather. She had already done a lot of legwork before we started the development, trips to Italian tanneries meant she could hand choose the skins and be knowledgeable of their provenance. Her hardware was already with a UK plating company being re-coated in pure gold, and her sketches were clear and informative.
Our relationship with Katie has been a long one. Like many new brands starting from scratch, it takes time and money. Katie’s designs evolved and became more confident after each sample. This is quite typical; once a product is in your hand, you can understand it far better than when it is a concept. The size, weight, proportion are real, and quite often after consideration, there may be some changes. The first design was a large slouchy day bag made in metallic pink python. The shapes then became more classic, an open tote and a zipped over-night bag. Neither of which however were classic in colour or material.
Katie is now developing shoes to accompany her handbags.