Here’s a fresh take on eco-friendly handmade bags: cool and modern content carriers from Sourced. The bags are made from upcycled lorry curtains (truck curtains like this one) that are salvaged before they hit the … Read more
Bethany Nelson is making some pretty special handmade bags. Just look at these lovely creations, found in her Milkhaus Design shop. While Bethany has a ton of other great handmade bags in her shop, I’m … Read more
Oh la la! Get ready for some handmade goodness from 4 haute designers. Guava: I love that Guava describes its shoes as “exquisitely handmade”. There is no other way to describe this fantastic collection of … Read more
Let me let you in on a long-tem obsession of mine: JandHP. I have featured them on every blog I’ve ever owned and it’s about time they show up on the LAB. Owned and operated by … Read more
Get ready for spring with these great handmade combos, featuring hot handmade finds from LeiLei Aloha and Mila Do. Leilei Aloha: Owner ‘G’ Roslie has created a gorgeous collection of bags that blend Hawaiian and Afro-Cariibean influences. The … Read more
Welcome to Spring Fashion Week here on IAMTHELAB. Since I always start the week with a little multimedia, let’s jump in with this fresh video featuring Chris Sutton and his Noble Denim. Noble Jeans from … Read more
I love Joshu+Vela. These are some of the hottest handmade bags on earth! Constructed in San Francisco, Joshu+Vela bags are so stunning, it’s hard not to want one of each. Using the finest leather, canvas, … Read more
Get ready to fall in love with Materials + Process, as known as M+P, the exquisite handmade shop of Christine Marcelino. Christine is on a mission to create a line of goods that are both sustainable … Read more
Blending African and South American influences, el Hustle has created a fantastic collection of handmade goodies. Designer Zenaida Morais knows how to blend cultures and colors and that’s really what sets el Hustle apart. With … Read more
No visit to San Francisco is complete without at least one reference to the Painted Ladies, those famous houses in Alamo Square. Lady Alamo wants to make sure that you remember those icon little houses … Read more
Here are a few more combos featuring handmade items from Brooklyn artists. Engage Green: Leonor Mendoza saw a hole and filled it: a line of upscale, sustainable goods for those with busy lifestyles. Using only recycled … Read more
Here’s something that’s been on my wishlist for a while: bags made from recycled sails. I have to say that the ones I’ve seen in a few brick & mortar stores have been pretty expensive, … Read more
