The London Calling Bag

If you are not playing, you are not living!
says Kiki Hamann

3 days
3 Sewing Machines
10 fingers
2 hands
Air Brush,
12 Scissores
Razors,
brush, thread and floss
2 pair of black jeans
Black fuzzy
An entire hardware shop
Burning
Pounding
Shaving
Poking
Fraying
Youthfulness
12 Rock Stars (SugarFree)
52 cups of espresso
All the attitude in the world!

This bag was created for your little punk! Do you have one? I have three at home. It was created from the rebellious spirit in all of us, sometimes dormant.. sometimes out and about.

There is nothing common about London Calling! It is pure irreverence.

For the past three days, I have been building layers and layers of dimensions to create this amazing bag. Aging the material was quite fun and hand sewing so many steps of the way. I wanted my UK bag to be reflective of its irreverent youth.. the trend setters, the rockers, the street punks! 

I wanted it to be true to the movement and yet, to still carry my note. The result is a fun couture, one a kind bag for your puppy, for you, for the UK and mostly for me. It was born out of my desire to create art, in fabric , in 3D

Please notice how many details I have conceived… there are chains, and spikes, and studs.. and plaid.. and lockets.. and a heavy silver buckle encrusted with crystals. Even my logo gets vamped and vintaged. I LOVE THIS BAG!

All of our girls tried for the photo shoot and went to sleep right away, it is that comfortable and that cozy.

Credits: Model: Giovanna Freire
Dog Models: Lodon and Miu Miu Hamann


The complete photoshoot is available at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3347148518585.45780323.1264957564&type=1

The Lounge - Hachi Bag Blush

Photographer: Carolina Arias
Make Up: Ms Styles
Model: Daniella Mantilla
Product: The Hachi Bag, Blush

The Red Snake True Love

Photographer: Carolina Arias
Make Up:  Ms Styles
Model: Daniella Montilla, Natalie Carbonell
Dog Model:  Fiorella Hamann

The Fatal Shooting - Black and Red Fierce

Photographer: Carolina Arias
Make Up: Ms Styles
Models:  Natalie Carbonell and Daniella Mantilla
Products : True Love Bag, True Love Dress
Dog Models: Miu Miu and Fiorella Hamann

The Tea Room Photo Shoot

Photographer: Carolina Arias
Model:  Natalie Carbonell and Daniella Mantilla
Make Up:  Ms. Styles
Product:  The Hachi Bag and the True Love Bag
Dog Model:  Miu Miu and Fiorella Hamann

The Espresso Hachi Bag

Photographer: Carolina Arias
Product:  The Hachi Bag - Espresso
Make Up: Ms. Styles
Model: Natalie Carbonell

Fit for a Brit: The Yorkshire Terrier Tote

So the story goes that on of my first customers  bought one of my handbags before she actually bought her dog. The dog in question was a Yorkie.

Yes, that breed.. it does something to us poor humans! Although I am still not owned by a Yorkie, I already have the tote set aside!

Because details matter!

I just had to sit down and create something o…f regal inspiration to honor the delightful and spirited Yorkshire Terrier.

 

I wanted it to be elegant so it could double as a handbag even when furry does not get to go out!


I’ve chosen colors that blend in with breed’s wonderful medley of shades. Blues, caramels, beiges, tans… so you would think of your Yorkie even at those times when you are using the tote to carry your laptop. It really helps too, that those wonderful hues by God also match easily one’s wardrobe!


For the design I wanted it to be irreverent and audacious, portraying the spirit of the terrier. But what is a Yorkie without a bow!



This tote bag is made from 4 layers, making it sturdy enough to carry either your baby dog or your personal items.It is lined in super soft fuzzy fabric that can be pulled out for spot cleaning.

A safety chain is included so you can clip your dog in for safety.The tote can be carried either over your shoulder or on your arms.

Gorgeous brocades are arranged in collage  composition. Attention to all the details. Lace, velvet ribbons and Victorian inspired buttons signal the very British inspiration of my design.



I had the best time conceiving this tote bag. I hope you love it as much as I did creating it!

Kiki Hamann