The main thing is that your appearance "in the complex" delight both you and others. The only recommendation is that a large bag is appropriate during the day, a tiny nothing (like a wallet) is meaningless in the evening. Everything else is pure improvisation. But what is included in the list of “must have” of spring and summer of 2009, we will tell you literally on the next pages of this issue .... Try to read carefully and not to miss anything ...
In spring and summer with Le Tanneur
Natural elegance, genuine leather, know-how, an indispensable accessory, innovation - these and many other words embody the famous La Tanneur brand. The French brand Le Tanneur began its existence more than a hundred years ago and literally immediately gained worldwide fame thanks to the high quality of bags and accessories. The new spring-summer collection is dominated by bright emerald green, yellow and pink shades of bags, plain and with colorful prints, with long and short handles, as well as shoulder straps. In addition to the women's assortment, the Le Tanneur brand presents a summer business collection for men, which includes: multifunctional briefcases and classic bags with special compartments for documents of strict classic colors for business people.
Bag and accessory designer Madeleine Hewiller Russ revealed her work and personal preferences.
Madeline, tell me which model from the new Le Tanneur collection do you personally like best?
I like two models. The first is the Vicky bag, because it is comfortable, roomy and large. It is very easy to wear with any outfit. She is soft and very feminine. As for the color, the variant of interwoven strips of white and black leather suits me. My second favorite is one of the clutches. I really like wearing a black evening dress to complement it with a bright and beautiful clutch.
Is it all because today it is considered a bad manners to come to an evening event or presentation with a large everyday bag?
In France, it is customary to wear a miniature evening clutch in your everyday tote bag. After all, you never know what awaits you in the evening. I used to prefer big bags of super sizes. But today I have to say to myself: "Madeline, go on, dear, to less bulky bags, you don’t need to carry so much with you."
Your signature Vicky bag is already in the current collection in two different sizes - super-large and medium. Does this mean that you will redraw this model even more downward? Most likely. I personally begin to shop today for smaller bags.
What do you prepare your fans for the fall-winter season? Will this be a continuation of the classic collections from Le Tanneur?
The Vicky collection will continue, but we will use other materials in these bags. For example, fabric instead of leather. I have already started work on the new fall-winter collection 2010. The bags will be based on long straps. I do not know how in Russia, but in France, women prefer to carry bags over their shoulders so that their hands are free.
How many people work with you to create Le Tanneur bags, and what is the main source of inspiration for you?
I am responsible for the creation of all collections, both female and male. But usually bags for men come up with my colleague - Barbara. Today, our design team consists of three people. Not so much. I myself do all the sketches and preliminary sketches, pick up leather samples and shades of the future collection. In fact, I participate almost daily in all stages of manufacturing each model of a bag until it goes into mass production.
Did you immediately become a bag designer?
Honestly, bags are not my specialty. I started my career as a designer of casual clothing collections in Switzerland, then I came to Paris, where I worked for companies such as Kookai, GAP and others. Then for some time she worked as a "free" artist. And, in the end, I realized that accessories, including bags, are my calling. I really like coming up with new bags. This allows me to create beyond two planes, which is more reminiscent of industrial design. The shape of the bag is very important, but at the same time, as a designer, I don’t need to think about the woman’s figure, her height and complexion, after all, these are not trousers and not a jacket that should ideally “fit” the figure. That is why the bags that I create fit virtually any woman.
Nannini - a piece of Italian summer
The Italian brand Nannini, created by the young and creative artist from Florence, Sandra Nannini, is the perfect combination of femininity and the latest fashion trends.
Twice a year, Sandra updates her collections with a new assortment of bags, shoes and additional accessories, so necessary for every woman. The charismatic and light spring-summer 2009 collection emphasizes the mood with bright and varied accessories suitable for women of all professions and ages professing a different lifestyle. Nannini bags and shoes are ideal for those who follow fashion, but do not limit themselves to its scope, preferring to be independent in decision-making.
The cosmopolitan style of the modern city, playing with all its colors, is presented in bags, shoes, wallets, scarves, belts and in small but pleasant little things, such as key rings, cosmetic bags and even a panama hat. The Nannini collection seems to tell you a long story of charm and feeling.
In the simple and elegant Nannini collection, the 1970s are intertwined with modern sewing techniques and materials. Each unique item - from maxi bags to small elegant evening clutches - is made either from soft leather or from cotton, waterproof, varnished and matte fabrics, which are decorated with additional original details: zippers, massive metal plates with an engraved brand name, original handles and shoulder straps. The color scheme of bags and shoes includes the most diverse shades of the spring-summer season: white and black, blue and gray, as well as trendy summer colors in the disco style - turquoise and yellow.
