Behind the Scenes of a Very Special Event – Anya Sushko for the Royal Automobile Club

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If you have been following our blog, you might know that we love inviting you behind the scenes to witness our creative adventures. We have a bit of a penchant for collaborations – with other brands, designers, charities and establishments that we feel share similar values, beliefs or mission.  Therefore, we are most pleased to let you on our latest venture – a very special collaboration with the Royal Automobile Club, which will take place in February next year. If you think it is a long time away, we promise you – it is time to fasten the seat belts, because are ready to take you on our behind the scenes journey and show you how we plan and prepare to practice what we preach.

Save the date in the calendar!

First of all, let us introduce our partner. The Royal Automobile Club is a quintessentially British establishment, rooted in tradition and exclusivity – the type that the British are known to carry out with aplomb. Headquartered in London’s Pall Mall, it describes itself as “a private members’ club that combines over 100 years of tradition with contemporary and luxurious facilities.” And rightly so! Founded in 1897 to encourage the development of motoring in Britain, it not only still exists nowadays, but is also one of the most exclusive members clubs that one can find on the British Isles.

Risking to appear immodest, we quickly found the similarities – the  Royal Automobile Club’s dedication to superb quality, traditions and utmost services, is just what we at Anya Sushko stand for. These values, embodied by the club and lived by us day by day, led us to explore a relationship that we very much look forward to.

On a sunny day this summer, we travelled to the club’s out of London facilities – in the leafy Epsom, in Surrey, to discuss how to bring the Anya Sushko experience to life for the Royal Automobile Club members. Everything about it was special and magic – from the secluded bus stop outside, covered in trees and plants, to walking through the grand iron gates of Woodcote Park to discover a world of tucked away green spaces, tranquil terraces and fountains, where members leisurely enjoy drinks and conversation and displays of vintage cars we thought only existed in movies.

Grand iron entrance gates to the Club Grounds

Leisure space and grounds for frequent members

Bus stop in Epsom!

We are delighted to announce that we have been invited to hold a private event for the clubs’ members on the 5^th of February 2015, to showcase our work and talk about what makes Anya Sushko the contemporary luxury handbag brand, dedicated to withholding the highest craftsmanship standards and to making rare nowadays bespoke services available to many. As only members will be able to attend, we look forward to sharing with you bits and pieces from this experience.

Vintage Automobile Selection

Follow our Royal Automobile Club series to see it unveil on our blog and social media platforms.

Our Trip to New York – Independent Handbag Designer Awards Ceremony

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As one of the finalists in the Independent Handbag Designer Awards, we were kindly invited to attend the awards ceremony in New York City, USA in June. We didn’t need to be asked twice – we packed our bags, full of excitement, hopes and dreams and jumped on a flight from Heathrow to the Big Apple!

View from Rockefeller Plaza which we enjoyed during our free time in New York

NYC, one of the fashion capitals of the world, did not disappoint! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every second – and we wanted to share some of our experience with you. The night before the ceremony, the finalists, from around the world, put their biggest smiles on and flocked to a rooftop party in the buzzy East Village – one of the hottest parts of town.

The stunning view from the roof top garden hotel in East Village

Anya and two of the other short listed designers

The view over the New York skyline was breathtaking and the evening gave us the opportunity to meet and get to know most of the other designers as well as to fully enjoy the air of NYC! Anya chose the Severina in Camelot python leather to complement her casual chic outfit on the night.

Our founder and head designer Anya was well heeled and ready to go!

The next day, it was time to get down to work – the Awards Ceremony followed. Held in the SVA theater, it attracted a range of high profile media, guests as well as sponsors. Here, Anya looks suitably chuffed on her way into the event.

Anya at the entrance to SVA Theatre where ceremony was held, wearing the Severina clutch in diamond python

We were short listed in the Best Handbag category for the Deco Dame Bag, which was exhibited along with all the finalist bags – beautiful and of such a great quality, we were totally blown away by the talent of the designers.

Anya Sushko proudly showcasing the short listed Deco Dame bag, which has been especially handcrafted for the IHD Awards earlier this year

Showcasing the crème of the crop – the nominated creations

Anya Sushko and Emily Blumental, the founder of the IHD Awards, before the ceremony

Anya cannot contain her excitement during the introduction of the nominees at the awards ceremony

We didn’t walk away with the prize, but received lots of accolades and applause from the organisers, media and fellow designers which meant the world to us. Even though we didn’t come home with a trophy, we were indeed very content with the opportunity to be there.  The party and the ceremony were five star, bringing exciting emotions and lovely memories. Plus, there is always next year – next time, we hope to win! Our Anya Sushko bags are always ready to be packed for NYC – we celebrate the beauty of the Big Apple with a few more snaps from our time away.

One of the most iconic streets in NYC

The skyscrapers over Central Park

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