Wooden Handbags ( London Fashion Week Handbag Review 2)

Would you consider buying a wooden handbag?

Billy Connolly was rather surprised when the loggers in the forests of Western Canada didn't yell "timber". What would he say about a collection of wooden handbags?

Wooden Handbags
Ones thoughts must become a little incredulous at the possibility of owning a wooden handbag. How would you envision such a creation? MDF fixed together with glue and nails, or rough old bark, creeping with woodworm? Well you couldn’t be further from the truth if you tried.
This was an exhibition, a showcase of outstanding imagery, presented by Hamish Menzies of Rocio. As an eloquent ambassador, who truly believes in the justifiable position that his designer handbags hold in the fashion world, provides a dream of ownership. You are introduced to an array of colourful sparkling jewels with the decorative intensity only seen on works of art. These exquisite, lightweight delicacies of highly varnished and polished wood make you scream, “I want one”.

The Collection
It speaks to you, especially the “Juliette”, a little black clutch handbag, with a decorative red heart, whispering eloquently “Je t’aime”. This contemporary piece is a must for the believers of love and joy. With hope and happiness oozing out of this clutch, it will make a statement for years.The handle is at an unusual angle of nearly 45 degrees, maximising the display of the bag.

Ladybirds also make a special collection; they feature as three dimensional sculptures scampering over a black gloss background. For the handbag voyeur’s delight, these will produce the “oohh” and “wow” remarks. You would be impossible not to be seen; you will become highly conscious that you are being stared at. If that’s the response you are looking for, be sure you can handle it before you get one.

How many are returned due to breakage? Hardly any, and they tend to be purely cosmetic, perhaps a small scratch, reflecting the hardiness of these little gems and of course, the careful owners. These handbags are made from acacia trees, which produce very hard timber, so general speaking there are no concerns. Hamish also offered the reassurance that they are able to provide a repair service if necessary.

Tree of Life
Do not concern yourself over sustainability when sourcing Acacia; it is a wonderfully fast growing tree that has many intrinsic qualities and historical uses. In the east, Ayurvedic medicine, consider acacia as being useful for premature ejaculation. Though hitting your partner with your handbag is definitely out of the question, even if it is made of hard wood”. It is also commonly used for making incense, and the fruit for alcoholic beverages.

World audience and collectors
A little faux pas was announced in that a certain member of Vogue Nippon had just taken possession of a couple of Rocio’s handbags. It is not surprising that the attention of Rocio has become a topic of conversation amongst the high flying professionals of the Fashion World. Rocio is a UK fashion company which supplies to over 35 countries with their handmade wooden designer handbags.
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