Went to the opening reception for Ella Vickers‘ flagship shop on the avenue in Greenwich last evening. Ella is a charming and talented sailor and entrepreneur who began designing bags out of the retired sailcloth of the yacht Columbia, the first 12-meter vessel to win the Americas cup, after sailing on her as first mate. The well-edited designs, superb construction and utter usability of the bags made them an immediate success with boating aficionados in the loop. Now Ella Vickers Sailcloth Collection (EVSC) is busting out into the broader market. The season may be over here in New England, but you don’t need to be a boater to fall in love with this eco-friendly bags.
Along-side Ella’s bags and accessories in this high-rent neighborhood, is the sublime portraiture of photographer Koren Reyes. Check out the pets and maternity pictures on her beautiful website; Korenreyes.com. She somehow manages to turn what could be unbearable cuteness into true art.
Recycled Sailcloth Hand Bag with Rope/Sailing Line Handles & Black Star
San Francisco Backside Shoulder Bag
Sailcloth shower curtain
Sailcloth Garment Bag
Sailcloth Tote with Rope/Sailing Line and Laser Sail Insignia
I like the first one – with the no. 5! Different, stylish and eco friendly. Can’t beat that! I am thinking that bag would make a great stocking stuffer!
Happy weekend, dear! OX Monika
…And they are even nicer close up – the detailing is so nicely done. Thanks as always for your comments Monika!