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Sarah Donegan vintage fabric handbags

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Looking for something unusual, but above all, unique? You should take a look at Sarah Donegan’s range of vintage fabric handbags.

Sarah’s been a designer for many years – and a collector of vintage fabrics. Put that together and you get these bags, all handmade from vintage fabrics, trims and buckles – which means no two bags are ever the same. Just two are pictured here from a much more extensive range you can browse online.

If you see something you like, get in touch with Sarah via the site or visit one of the stockists listed on the website.

Find out more at the Sarah Donegan website

Categories / Bags, Travel

Samsonite’s vintage Fashionaire luggage collection returns

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Samsonite has recently reissued its Fashionaire luggage collection, first seen in the airport lounges back in 1968.

The designs in the 2007 version differ from the originals and include extra pieces, but are in keeping with the look and feel. The full collection packs in a suitcase, wheeled upright case, duffle bag, shoulder pouch, beauty case, shopping bag, umbrella, scarf, wallet and keyhanger. There’s also two colour schemes to choose from – white or black background.

Above are the suitcase and beauty case. The suitcase is a throwback to a time before luggage had wheels and is extremely limited – just 600 made for the re-launch. It sells for $565 (around £285). The beauty case is limited to 2500 worldwide and houses an "organised" interior, with two removable pouches and elastic loops for organising bottles. That retails for $315 (around £160).

Find out more at the Samsonite website

Categories / Art and Photography, Bags

Philip Treacy Elizabeth Taylor box bag

Treacy_taylorLooking for an unusual bag? You’ll certainly get comments around town with this Philip Treacy Elizabeth Taylor box bag.

The image is Elizabeth Taylor – or rather, the Andy Warhol take on Elizabeth Taylor from 1963. It also has a metal snake handle and metal protector studs on the base, as well as an inside lining with Andy Warhol’s 1962 ‘Campbells Soup Cans’ print, small side zip pocket and a handbag mirror.

Measuring in at 12cm x 12cm x 6cm and sold with Philip Treacy dust cover and gift box, it sells for £82.

Find out more at the Handbags and Gladrags website

Categories / Bags, Design and Interiors, Travel

Comic book suitcases and travel bag

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One thing is for sure – you’ll stand out at the airport carrying these comic book suitcases and the matching travel bag.

Both are covered entirely in a design featuring an old Spanish comic book. The suitcases come in two sizes, 50 x 35 x 20cm and 44 x 28 x 17cm, both featuring internal and external zipped pockets and handles to drag them around. They’re priced at £55 and £45 respectively.

The canvas shoulder bag has a hard bottom and studs, internal and external pockets and an adjustable strap. You can pick that up for £20.

Find out more at the Pussy Home Boutique

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Revamp Productions retro car handbags

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Revamp Productions has a website full of items that walk a fine line between glamour and kitsch, but these vintage US car-inspired handbags really caught our eye.

Above are just two of a much larger range – the Deluxe Royal Pink and the ’62 Meteor Black, but if they’re not to your taste, there are others, some even with matching shoes!

Prices vary, but the ones pictured here retail at $325 (around £170) for the handled version and $300 (around £150) for the clutch bag.

Find out more at the Revamp Productions website

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Bliss By Heather retro messenger bag

Bliss_bag Etsy is always a great site to check out for limited edition and one-off items, including many with a retro theme. And that includes this Bliss By Heather retro messenger bag.

The fabric used looks very familiar, but I can’t quite place it – not unlike the vintage Linda Svensson cloth for sure. The interior of the bag is lined in black and there is a zip pocket to hold your keys and other valuables. The flap of the messenger bag closes with velcro.

If you want one, you can pick one up online, priced at $49, which is around £25.

Find out more at the Etsy website