Speak Softly and Carry a Vlieger & Vandam Bag. The 2012 Guardian Angel Collection.

I stumbled upon the amazing weapon embossed Guardian Angel bags from Vlieger and Vandam back in 2005 when they were made of felted wool (below). The brand and their collection has grown and become more sophisticated in the past few years.


above: The 2005 V&V Guardian Angel Bags were made with embossed wool

Now made with fine aniline leathers from the greenest tannery in the world (Hulshof Royal Dutch Tanneries) and handmade embossing in the Netherlands, the Guardian Angel line includes structured and soft bags for both men and women, clutches, attache cases, wallets and iPad cases.



above: the metal embossing is done by hand using tools like the stamping gun shown above in the Netherlands



above: their newest collection is now lined with a silkscreen printed fabric of guns and knives

For their Autumn Winter 2012 Collection they have introduced three two-toned Classic (structured) Guardian Angel Handbags with detachable straps in Brown/Pink, Brown/Grey and Black/White leather:




New for 2012 are large and small soft versions of their Guardian Angel bags in black, brown or grey leather with detachable leather straps:



Unisex Guardian Angel attachés and shoulder bags in black, brown and grey leather for 2012:



The 2012 Guardian Angel clutches come in three styles (handcuffs, gun and knife) and black, brown or grey leather online. The gold, silver and blackened detachable chains are sold separately.

Other clutches in colored suede are new for 2012 but not available in their online store (yet):



iPad cases in Guardian Angel (black leather) or cracked screen (black leather):


Gun stamped zippered wallets and billfolds for 2012:



The Guardian Angel bags are popular among celebs like Fergie Rhianna and Rumor Willis (shown below carrying her large soft black Guardian Angel bag):


In addition to their Guardian Angel line, they make other stunning totes and handbags, small leather goods and scarves.




Vlieger and Vandam

United Nude Adds The Stealth Bag To Their Line of Architecturally-Inspired Fashions.

Since I first introduced you to United Nude's architecturally inspired shoes back in March of 2009, then more of their shoes and their collaboration with fashion designer Iris van Herpen, the company continues to expand their product line.


above: Iris van Herpen X United Nude Crystallization limited edition shoe for S/S 2011.

They have added more unique shoes for women to their collection, recently introduced a men's collection, a unisex hat, wallets and now, the Stealth Bag.


above: United Nude Launches Men’s Capsule Collection for Spring / Summer 2011

above: the Hollow men's shoe has a peek-a-boo carbon fiber heel with traditional leather upper


above: the Stealth hat for men and women was introduced in AW 2010

The United Nude Stealth Bag, like the wedge shoe in the same family is inspired by the straight lines of the Stealth F-117 fighter plane.







The Stealth leather bag is available in four different colors and costs $295
Purchase it here.

Purses With A Kick. The High-heeled Handbags of Peter Jakubik.

above: The Black Widow patent leather high heeled purse rendering by Peter Jakubik

Peter Jakubik designs many many things, most of the naughty in the nicest way. Furniture, rugs, sugar dispensers, wall hooks and many more items take on characteristics of the sexy and sensuous.


above: Rocking Girl Horse by Peter Jakubik

One of his most interesting and useful collections are his handmade purses and bags in which he combines two feminine favorites, the handbag with the high heel. From his collection of Fetish Fashion Accessories, here are some of those designs.

Black leather high-heel handbag with red interior:





Mahogany brown leather high-heel handbag with black heel:




His paper carrier high-heeled totebag:


His Excitable Stilleto Satchel:


His Rope Hog-Tied Purse:


And his Heidi handbag:

Peter Jakubik participated in the UNICEF "Week of the Blue Button“ National Collection benefit auction in 2009 with his "Heidi" designer leather bag.




The above items are one of a kind, not mass-produced. For more information, contact Peter.

about the designer:

Peter Jakubik received his Master of Arts from Academy of Fine Art and design in Bratislava. Peter Jakubik is an accomplished designer and brings together his experiences in designer leadership, creative consulting in fashion and lifestyle product design. He is co-founder of Comunistar Designers. Peter combines a talent for provoking ideas with a passion for spicy details.

See more of his sexy and stylish designs for the home here.