INTERVIEW WITH LENKA

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Here comes the day when our client Lenka Gourdie, from Bag Servant, and her new bespoke Maxi Karolina are finally together and we get to hear how they get on with each other. Sounds like a ‘happily ever after’ to us…

Below, we share with you an interview with Lenka which took place at London’s busy Waterloo station, a few days after she received her bespoke Maxi Karolina handbag, created especially for her.

Creative Director Anya Sushko with Lenka Gourdie

Q1: It has been a couple of weeks since you received your bespoke Maxi Karolina! Have you been enjoying it already and where/on what occasions have you worn it?

I love it. I love the fact that the bag has been admired by other people. I have taken it mainly to the work related occasions – meetings, office, networking events.

Q2: What do you think sets the Maxi Karolina apart? What do you like the most about it?

I love the fact that it is a big bag but very stylish and unique…the handmade high quality… I love the personal message. Lots of women have admired the bag and asked me where the bag is from … which was what I was hoping for.

The bag stands out on its own. But the high quality, attention to detail with the combination of spacious & lots pockets – the bag is the perfect office accessory for every busy woman on the go who wants to stand out and show off her personality and style.

Q3: Did the final result come out as you had expected?

I am very happy … I have expected a lovely bag but I truly love it!

Q4: Is there anything about it that you would change or add?

Not really … I would love to have a matching purse & make up bag.

I would probably add a longer shoulder strap. I love the handles as they are the perfect size but I can see how some people may want to have a longer shoulder strap.

Q5: If you could recommend one Anya Sushko handbag to your clients or friends, which one would it be and why?

Karolina – in all sizes. …. Lots of women love the orange bag … I can see myself having it in different colours. But I am sure that different handbag personalities will see each other in them. This bag is great for all anyone who loves classic and big bags. Wear it with confidence and enjoy it!

The Modern Extravanga is another bag I have my eyes on – I’d recommend it to Glamourpuses. It’s sophisticated and very lady like!

The lovely Lenka Gourdie with her bespoke Maxi Karolina handbag

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Bespoke Bag Project – Details that Matter

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Time for our weekly update from the Studio, where our design team is working hard on project Bespoke Bag.

If you have been following this series, you might be excited to find out how our client Lenka’s bag has been developing. In the previous post, we showed you how the handles are made and how the special message has been designed and embossed on the leather.  

This week, we are moving on to working on the main body of the Maxi Karolina. Below you can see how the final result looks. The design team came up with the ‘logo’ themselves and are proud of their recent work; having worked closely with our client Lenka, we know her taste and we think it would appeal to her too. Our goal is to make her feel she is the owner of a unique bag, but also surprise her and exceed her expectations.

Final look of embossed message for client Lenka

The next picture shows how the front and back parts are being stitched onto the body of the handbag. To do this, we use an industrial machine that allows for ultimate precision and controls of the process, ensuring it is perfectly done every time.

Stitching of front and back parts

The next step is to attach the handles, as you can see below. The final touches are the bar stitches, which are part of the decoration, but also give the handles extra strength.  After all, that Maxi Karolina bag will be used to carry around important stuff and has to be a reliable companion for its owner. Being handmade, it is a delectable and bespoke accessory.

Hand stitching of handles on body of the handbag

The next picture gives you an outlook on the zipper – one of the striking details of the bag. Attaching it to the body is done by gluing a lining that holds the zipper and is then stitched on top.

Preparing the zipper to be attached on body

Almost at the finish line! We are over excited to show Lenka Gourdie her new handbag and trust she will love it. Are you also waiting with anticipation to see how it looks? Coming soon, in next week’s post.

In the meantime, why not read the whole process of our Bespoke Project from the beginning?

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