To Think Big - Kathleen Dustin’s Bags and Quotes

Handbags and purses have often fallen into the “been there, done that” mentality for true innovative fashion lovers. That is, until Kathleen Dustin’s artistic handbags came along which combine art and fashion to create unique, beautiful and fashionable accessories.

Now, I offer you to enjoy the views of this art and to read the authors mind.

“Unfortunately, sometimes we think that in order to make any money doing what we do, we have to do “affordable” work, or work that is popular. I’m not convinced that we have to think small in order to make a living and in fact, we may make a better living if we occasionally think “museum stuff” — meaning work we would like to have in a museum or a conoisseur’s collection someday.”

“Thinking big takes risk. What if we spend all this time on one piece and it looks lousy when we’re done? What if nobody likes it?”
Everything worthwhile in life requires risk.”

”Thinking big also takes perseverence.If you keep making things, just keep doing it, just keep working and the ideas will come, you’ll keep getting better and better!”

“Thinking big takes work. Well, unless you are willing to work at it you’ll just have to realize that your work will never be that good and you may not be as successful financially or artistically as you might like. That’s OK, you just have to understand that.”

“I’m saying it to myself, even though I know it all already. I need to Think Big!”

Top 5 Handbag Designers Ever

The number of fashion designers grows from season to season. But the majority of them remains unknown and rather unpopular, while there is a close range of designers whose names are renowned all over the world. Let’s review top 5 handbag designers:
1. Louis Vuitton French Fashion House was founded by Louis Vuitton in the 19th century. The brand designs shoes, jewelry, accessories, leather goods and, of course, handbags. Among its fans there are Madonna and Jennifer Lopez. By the way, the brand is considered one is one of the most counterfeited ones. In 2007 the company even sued Britney Spears for this reason.

2. Cristian Dior. The brand has a long history. During World War II it produced items exclusively for military needs. After the war Christian Dior finally could open the fashion house and create masterpieces. Among head designers of the fashion house after Dior’s death were Yves St. Laurent who promised that the brand would remain one of the most exquisite and in demand, and John Galliano who turned the image of Christian Dior style adding modern edge to classy style of the brand.

3. Bottega Veneta is a leader in manufacturing leather goods including belts, shoes and handbags. The Italian fashion house had ups and downs. It was almost forgotten when Tom Ford from Gucci persuaded the director to purchase the brand. Handbags made by Bottega Veneta mean style, sophistication and exquisite taste.

4. Chloé. From the very beginning the brand was focused on bald unique and youthful items. Among Chloé fans there are Brigitte Bardot and Jackie Kennedy. In different periods of time the fashion house was headed by Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney and Melim Anderson. Chloé handbags are designed for fashionistas who prefer a casual-sophisticated style.

5. Coco Chanel. This name is known worldwide and needs no introduction. It is one of very few brands that are privately owned. Today the head designer of Coco Chanel is genius Karl Lagerfield. Coco Chanel is a synonym for sophistication, independency, and sense of style.

Tony Perotti: Made In Italy

Tony Perotti is one of the brand, which specializes on production of the leather goods. This brand interprets the values of the design “made in Italy”, which is imposed on itself thanks to the innovations in the production and excellent quality of decoration and materials.

Tony Perotti: Made In Italy

All the models by Tony Perotti are in fact made from true Italian leather, that is tanned exclusively with vegetable extracts but not with the usage of substances, that are harmful for the man.

Tony Perotti: Made In Italy

The renowned competence in the leather tanning process, works even today according to the data of the most ancient and noble tradition. This brand obtains the recognition due to the style of Tony Perotti: a true pioneer, who in 1970 was already known as a designer in the sectors of the fashion. And from the first years, in 1990, he has specialized in the sector of the leather goods. Besides these facts, Tony Perotti satisfies the severest expectations: besides the particular process of tanning of the skin, it is noted the homemade accuracy with which the bag-making process as well as all decoration are carried.

Tony Perotti: Made In Italy

But the true strong point in his work is the ability to propose the innovative styles which can outgo the time, still remaining at the fashion scene, as a representative of the real Italian design.