Drawing inspiration from the films of hitchcock, this boxy olympia letan clutch is styled to look like a hardcover book and detailed with felt lettering. Taking selflove to new heights, however, the reality tv star was recently spotted toting a custom olympia le tan book clutch boasting a mr. The unmistakeable olympia letan clutch was a recreation of the cover of fyodor dostoyevskys 1869 book, the idiot. Heres what happens when a designing daughter chooses one of her illustrator fathers works and reproduces it in the form of a bookclutch. The edit at farfetch features irreverent styles inspired by classic literature. Taking selflove to new heights, however, the reality tv star was recently spotted toting a custom olympia letan book clutch boasting a mr. Shop the latest olympia letan collection at moda operandi. Browse a huge selection of preowned fashion items at the online reseller vestiaire collective. Shop olympia le tan book clutch bags at neiman marcus. Today kim kardashian west emerged in nyc carrying a custom purse from designer olympia le tan.
That is why, instead of amusing stories, one can find all womens stuff inside. Embody the labels exuberant side and vintage inspirations with the olympia letan collection. Le tan s quirky, tongueincheek designs that reference a wellknown piece of literature have captured the imagination of discerning style icons all over the world, who are always on the lookout for something fun and new clemence poesy, tilda swinton and chloe sevigny are all devotees. By reimagining classic book covers and crafting them into clutches letan has achieved the impossible and created something entirely new in the fashion world. Nov 26, 2019 forget the cat in the hat its time for the cat on the olympia letan clutch. How to diy an old book into a new clutch stylecaster. Olympia letan is the thinking girls goto designer, fusing literature with fashion. Designed by olympia letan, this piece is one of only sixteen, framed in polished brass and lined with a. Dec 19, 20 says olympia le tan of her signature book bag collections. Book clutch, book purse, clutch bags, olympia le tan, book crafts, diy and crafts, paper crafts, craft projects, spring crafts. Olympia letan, has designed a series of bags that feature impeccably embroidered recreations of book covers from first edition novels such as moby dick, the catcher in the rye and 1984. Its made in portugal from cotton canvas with a gold frame and a teapotprinted interior that blends in with the cheerful theme. Apr 29, 2012 the book clutch price is gbp900 or eur1,140. When dufour left for balmain, le tan followed, working closely with the designer as he built his own brand.
Jul 05, 2015 in amongst the slightly battered shoes and the rails of jumpers with a tiny snag in them, there will be the item that you know was meant to be yours, and fate brings you together in a beautiful way. The designs feature various characters from the film including alice, cheshire cat and more. Buy paris texas book clutch by olympia le tan online with hushhushs price promise. All items are authenticated through a rigorous process overseen by experts. Olympia letan book clutches these gorgeous, embroidered. Olympia le tan has immortalized muchloved literary classics with her collection of handmade clutches so that, in the designers own words, you can carry them around forever. Letans quirky, tongueincheek designs that reference a wellknown piece of literature have captured the imagination of discerning style icons all over the world, who are always on the lookout for something fun and new clemence poesy, tilda swinton and chloe sevigny are all devotees. Olympia letan has been producing book purses, or elegant clutch handbags with original embroidered covers. Olympia letan spring summer 2016 full fashion show. The cat in the hat embroidered canvas book clutch olympia. The first book on the eclectic and whimsical work of fashion designer olympia letan. Olympia le tan clutch bags childhood classic books vogue. For those who like crafty projects, theres a great diy tutorial you can follow on curbly. The cover of dr seusss whimsical book oh the places youll go is replicated by designer olympia le tan in the form of this beige clutch, an iteration of her signature style.
Born in london and raised in paris, the designer worked at chanel and balmain before starting her own accessories label, expanding her offering to include luxuriously coquettish readytowear in 2012. Olympia letan lolita clutch and cameo ring olympia le tan, do. The parisian labels famed book clutches are coveted by the fashion eliteand, as with each season, prefall proves timelessness and statement appeal need not be mutually exclusive. The first book on the eclectic and whimsical work of fashion designer olympia le tan. In amongst the slightly battered shoes and the rails of jumpers with a tiny snag in them, there will be the item that you know was meant to be yours, and fate brings you together in a.
The cat in the cat by dr seuss is a popular childrens book whose cover is replicated by designer olympia letan with a felt collage decorating this blue clutch bag. The cover of dr seusss whimsical book oh the places youll go is replicated by designer olympia letan in the form of this beige clutch, an iteration of her signature style. Inspired by vibrant and old book covers, olympia letan launched her you. But by the time i made this post all the book clutches at nap have all ben sold out and when i checked out the website, many of them were sold out or have to be preordered. Olympia letans handembroidered clutches have achieved cult status since the label launched in 2009. Dec 12, 2012 a video tutorial on how to make a clutch from a book. Olympia and pierre letan reinvent the bookclutch exclusively for 24 sevres and le bon marche. Olympia letan book clutches these gorgeous, embroidered book. Sep 25, 2014 a conversation clutch is characterized by two things, its creative originality by form and then by theme. Shop the latest olympia letan womenswear collection online at. The collection is inspired by letans affection for collecting old books and each clutch is handmade.
The latch top opens to a lined interior with 1 card slot. A conversation clutch is characterized by two things, its creative originality by form and then by theme. Check out the full range to discover more items like olympia le tan when strangers meet strapped book clutch with fast global delivery, new arrivals. But by the time i made this post all the book clutches at nap have all ben sold out and when i checked out the website, many of them were sold out or have. Crafted in portugal, it consists of a canvascovered box with metallic sides and is lined in a vibrant floral fabric. Book clutch clutch bags liberty of london fabric stitch book olympia le tan stitch design book crafts book nerd olympia inspired by vibrant and old book covers, olympia letan launched her you cant judge a book by its cover collection in september 2009. Forget the cat in the hat its time for the cat on the olympia letan clutch. The cover of ian flemings second james bond novel has been given the handembroidered treatment in italy no less, which. Hmmmm, it is indeed a strong evidence that olympia letan book clutch is a hot fashion item. Olympia letan book clutch natalie portman book purse. Olympia le tan designed to look like a bag that looks like a book invites the reader to discover the scope of. Darling of the literaryloving fashion set, french designer olympia le tan is worldfamous for her delightful, handembroidered book cover clutches. Its made in portugal from cotton canvas with a gold frame and a teapotprinted interior that blends in. Shop olympia letan milton glaser book clutch from our clutch bags collection.
Olympia letans handembroidered clutches have achieved cult. As featured in the ss 20 collection, this intricately embroidered clutch features a queen of hearts motif. Made exclusively for bookmarc, this handembroidered clutch is modeled after the first edition of the 1964 book of poems by frank ohara. The cover of ian flemings second james bond novel has been given the handembroidered treatment in italy no less, which is where this raspberrypink cottontwill clutch is made. Olympia letan creates alice in wonderland bag collection. Olympia letan x alice in wonderland bags shop fashion. Olympia le tan clothing and accessories bring a quirky, playful quality to classic, casual silhouettes. Irina shayks the idiot clutch bag is my summer 2019. An admitted bookworm, designer olympia le tan is best known for creating oneofakind handbags resembling literary classics such as catcher in the rye, doctor zhivago, and for whom the bell tolls.
This book clutch has a canvas exterior adorned with zolas print while the sides are rendered in brass metal that makes the clutch e. Olympia letans embroidered book clutches are handmade and even recently sported on the red carpet, but we wish they didnt cost so much more than the actual first editions of the books they portray yet somehow we still love them. Founded in 2009, the brand olympia letan is well known for its creation of originals handbags and minaudieres, which are a combination of embroidery and literature. The 40 kookiest streetstyle bags from fashion month best leather wallet, classy casual. Designed by olympia le tan, this piece is one of only sixteen, framed in polished brass and lined with a liberty print. Cream nude wool felt and cotton paris texas book clutch from olympia letan. In 2009, le tan launched her namesake accessories label, and in 2012, the brand introduced its first readytowear collection. An admitted bookworm, designer olympia letan is best known for creating oneofakind handbags resembling literary classics such as catcher in the rye, doctor zhivago, and for whom the bell tolls. Olympia letan lunch poems book purse in multi modesens. Disneys alice in wonderland has teamed up with accessories brand olympia letan for a capsule collection of embroidered bags with vintage inspired styles. Oh the places youll go canvas book clutch olympia le. Find new and preloved olympia le tan items at up to 70% off retail prices.
Jun 30, 2019 sadly, olympia le tan s the idiot clutch is currently sold out online, but the designer has created so many book inspired pieces that you can still shop. The brands signature bookclutch has been seen on tilda swinton, natalie portman or michelle williams to name a few. Olympia letan has immortalized muchloved literary classics with her collection of handmade clutches so that, in the designers own words, you can carry them around forever. Olympia letan to kill a mockingbird embroidered clutch. Take this olympia le tam clutch for example, at first glance its an alice in wonderland book but look again and its. Celebs love olympia letans book clutches thefashionspot. A video tutorial on how to make a clutch from a book. Seussinspired styles, find a new collaboration with esther bunnythe character dreamed up by koreanamerican artist esther kim. Feb 22, 2012 olympia is not the first to draw public attention to the burning problem. Book purse book clutch book handbag fashion gift fashion lover. For me, i spied this olympia le tan book clutch when i was already in line to pay at a netaporter friends and family event. Irina shayks the idiot clutch bag is my summer 2019 inspiration.
Oh the places youll go canvas book clutch olympia letan. Book clutches are all the rage the last few seasons and some of them dont come cheap. Olympia letandesigned to look like a bag that looks like a bookinvites the. Olympia letan x alice in wonderland bags shop fashion gone. Nov 19, 2015 olympia letan creates alice in wonderland bag collection. Taking an old book and turning it into a chic and ontrend bag. Olympia le tan book clutch occasionally, at a sample sale, i will find one absolute gem. Make a fashion statement with these bags inspired by books, art, and pop culture. Because what girl doesnt want a clutch disguised as a book. Olympia le tan clutch bags childhood classic books. Olympia letan s handembroidered clutches have achieved cult status since the label launched in 2009.
The cat in the cat by dr seuss is a popular childrens book whose cover is replicated by designer olympia le tan with a felt collage decorating this blue clutch bag. Le tans book clutches, beloved by street style stars, come in classic titles like little women. Check out our olympia le tan selection for the very best in unique or custom. Carry it as the whimsical complement to a lively party look. Other pieces fuse sophisticated feminine shapes with the labels dreamy shades and vivid patterns, resulting in a confidently inventive aesthetic.
Olympia le tan s embroidered book clutches are handmade and even recently sported on the red carpet, but we wish they didnt cost so much more than the actual first editions of the books they portray yet somehow we still love them. Queen of hearts book clutch by olympia letan moda operandi. In an epic feat of flexibility, i hurdled, chariots of fire style, over the velvet rope of the queue and sprinted over to where it lay. The embroidered bag features gold leaf page detailing, and is the absolute best. This embroidered burgundy canvas style celebrates harper lees iconic novel to kill a mockingbird and features a gold frame and libertyprint poplin lining. Shop olympia le tan milton glaser book clutch from our clutch bags collection. The parisian labels famed book clutches are coveted by the fashion eliteand, as with each season.
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