“While Beau Satchelle continues to bring new and astonishing carrying bag visions to life, it is the classics that continue to inspire those ideas and motivate the team to build outstanding fine heirloom leather and exotic luxury goods.” -T. Michael
The magic happens when a classic design finds its’ way to the studio. And at that time, a simple construction is the future connection of a Beau Satchelle finished product. Revised and paying homage to classic designs Beau Satchelle have known and grown to love.
Clients will experience meticulous efforts by the Beau Satchelle team in creating pure pleasure, surrounding your investment in an attractive leather piece. It is imperative to take every precaution and ensure, from quality control to presentation, will be the next to last thing they remember…. the stunning finished product being the last.
The 1950’s Through The 1970s – World War II’s Influence, Women’s Independence, Wild Child Culture
What’s old is new again.
A follower of fashion history and trends recognizes cycles of clothing and accessories. Just observe the wardrobe choices of television shows of the 50s, 60s, and 70s impacted by world social and cultural events of those particular decades.
Prior to the Second War World, handbags were made for a few daily essentials – makeup, a coin purse, and a cigarette case. Leather small handheld bags and clutches were the standard-bearer.
WWII saw Americans and their allies asking their citizens to sacrifice material to help in the war effort. At the end of the war, women who had to work outside the home in male-dominated jobs, desired a return to beautiful things and designers stepped up to the plate with larger framed handbags (envelope clutches) and shoulder bags. To carry more necessary items to get through the day, of course!
However, fashion’s about-face was also due to women having no desire to give up their freedom from working in factories earning a living and wanted to show their newfound attitudes and independence in the wardrobe.
The 60s and 70s saw the rise of designer bags named after style icons such as the Gucci Jackie Bag (named after Jackie Kennedy Onassis) or the famed Kelly Hermes Bag (Grace Kelly’s namesake). The youth and hippie culture grew prevalent and it showed in the varying fashion styles of mini-skirts and bell-bottoms with the matching cross-body shoulder bags for easier world traveling.
Students of handbag history recognized today’s borrowed structures of vintage bags – framed, structural, or straight lines, yet functional in carrying essentials. Beau Satchelle is committed to the re-creation of these familiar historical designs along with showcasing sustainably handcrafted workmanship.
As many people around the world are fond of the top designer handbags, there are individuals who prefer a touch of modern design with a blend of traditional style. Beau Satchelle would like to share their love by showcasing what they find to be a delicate balance of these precious attributes.