Luxury, Reinvented-August Sees the Launch of Our First Affordable Luxury Collection – The Berry Collection

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When it comes to luxury items, the issue often is that although desirable to many, they are affordable for few. However, we at Anya Sushko London see things a bit differently. Luxury doesn’t have to be about formidable brand names, huge logos or the rarest that money can buy. To us, luxury is all about the highest quality – which differs from product to product, attention to detail that makes the item truly stand out as well as individuality. In the past, women used to have their clothes tailor made for them. They had their measurements taken so that the dress or accessory fit like a glove. They chose the fabric, the colour, the finishing touches, leaving their very own mark on the design. Even if comfort has not always been a priority, when they walked, they felt confident, because what they were wearing followed the curves of their very own body, was suited to their own taste. Isn’t that what true luxury should feel like?

The finished product-The Berry Mini Purse in Ivory!

Things are very different nowadays, but this is no reason to say that luxury is all about brand names. It isn’t. It is about the privilege to make your own choices and be true to your own style, whatever it might be. Luxury as at the epicentre of what we do at Anya Sushko Handbags London. We live by our pillars of super quality, attention to detail and individuality. We do know, however, that luxury comes at a price and have always wanted to make our designs available to more people. After months of planning and preparation, we are ready to launch our first affordable luxury collection – the Berry Collection – a selection of small leather accessories, such as make-up and pencil cases, mini purses and mini wristlets. Just like the rest of our designs, each one is handcrafted in our London studio, using the finest Italian leather and hand-finished detailing.

The Berry Collection!

Behind the scenes of making the Berry Accessories!

“We have created accessories with carefully selected details to make them as practical as they are beautiful. ”, says our founder and Head Designer Anya. “We wanted to make our work available and appealing to more people – not just women who are after luxury handbags, but also to a younger audience as well as men.”

The ‘Berry Mini Purse‘ as seen on Emma Matthews ‘Beauty and Rags’ fashion blog!

Even the smallest item can be extra special, if made with care, craft and attention to detail. Just like any of our handbags and purses, personalised details – such as detachable leather tassels in a variety of colours, detachable leather wrist straps, vibrant lining – are available and can be added to make any Berry collection accessory even more unique.

Berry Mini Purses ready for delivery in multiple colours!

Browse the Berry Collection on our online boutique here www.anyasushko.com/collections/berry-accessories-1

Let us know know what do you think!

P.S. If you are a blogger and would like to review one of our Berry collection items, please get in touch with us on social-media@anyasushko.com.

STYLE ICONS…THE 1950s

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It seems like fashion is all about the future but actually, so much of it is about the past.  While trends might be set a season in advance, the very least, and fashionistas fervently compete to be a step ahead, the truth is that so much of what we look forward to is defined by what used to be. As firm believers in style which is here to stay, reinvented classics rather than fast-paced, short-lived fashion fads, we at Anya Sushko London often find inspiration in the eras behind us and we are not the only ones. Vintage style has never been as popular and widely available. Partly fuelled by the recent economic turmoil and the necessity to find comfort in better times, but not only – it is also the realization that great style is perpetual.

Anya Sushko Bags inspired by the Vintage period!

In our Style Icons series of posts to follow, we pay tribute to the women (& men) throughout the second half of the past century who have left an undisputed mark on style and fashion and inspire our sartorial choices up to today. This week, we take a look at the 1950s.

What do you associate the 1950s with? The era of economic and political progress, following the end of WWII, brought about prosperity, economic and technological progress and celebration of traditional roles. Think of Mad Men – beyond the cliché, it provides us with a basic understanding of shift in male and female role and the rise of lavish lifestyle. In style terms, the romantic and feminine silhouette dominated the era – the full-bodied, clinched at the waits skirts of Dior, one of the most prominent designers of the ear, the ultra glamour of Givenchy, who defined Audrey Hepburn’s style – up to date considered one of the most wanted and classic styles that women lust after. Traditional female beauty was elevated on a pedestal, sexuality celebrated – Marilyn Monroe is still alive on our minds as the ultimate glamorous seductress. Elizabeth Taylor, another 50s icon, was rarely seen without a waterfall of diamonds and her sultry shoulders and cleavage were often exposed. Gloves were still very much part of evening wear for ladies. Champagne was drunk and fur was worn.

Marylin Monroe

Interestingly, it was the men who more often challenged the sartorial norms in the 1950s. James Dean’s understatement motorcycle style is very much an antidote to the lavish female style and is until nowadays, one of the most copied styles by young men worldwide. And then came Elvis Presley – a man who took style by the horns and shook it, creating an own style on its own – extravagant, lavish, colourful and vibrant.

Elvis Presley

Are you a fan of the 50s style? Can you find references of it in your wardrobe? If you have a penchant for glamorous, feminine dressing, don’t miss out on our Chic’N’Shape collection which features. The Luxury Grande Sunburst (available in Brown, Purple, Black, Diamond Python and Grey) will add instant high voltage glamour to any outfit. If you are looking for a handbag for daily wear which celebrates lady-like chic, the Luxury Modern Extravaganza is the answer. Available in ten different colour combinations – Dark Grey, Burgundy & Brown, Rose & Terracota Red, Peach, Cream & Baby Pink, Powder Pink & Taupe, Ivory & Cream, Purple, Peach & Royal Blue, Black Patent and Passion Pink.

The Grande Sunburst Holdall in Dark Grey

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