Etienne Aigner Showroom, NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
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| The Daily Duffle-$355 |
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| The Daily Crossbody (left) $275-The Daily mini (right) $135 |
Eitienne Aigner ---the high-end handbag/carry-alls/accessories/jewelry label---continues the successful revamp of the brand---originally founded in the USA by Hungarian bookbinder, formerly Paris dwelling, Eitienne Aigner back in the 1950's...
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| The Daily-NS Tote $475 |
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| Preface II Dome Satchel (middle-burnished full grain cordovan red) $350...with The Daily Satchel (left, right) $395-in burnished full grain and large grain |
Under the guidance of new creative Director, Daniela Anastassio Bardazzi, Aigner the label- showed some rather elegant, accessibly (sensibly) priced haulers---that we think will garner a lot of retail interest.
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| Page One -Python print leather trim-smooth napa leather or burnished full grain |
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| Page One Clutch $215 -in mustard full grain, python print leather trim |
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| First Edition Wallet -front-$165 |
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| Marker Tote $395 |
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| Marker Convertible Shoulder $375-smooth napa |
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| Dewey Tote-workhorse of leather haulers $295-burnished full grain, large grain, and smooth napa versions available |
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| zipped closure---plenty of inner compartments |
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| Dewey Tote-$295 with python print leather trim |
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| Page One Clutch $215-smooth napa -python print leather trim |
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| silver hardware---nice detail of this Page One Tote $495 |
This Marker Weekend made of smooth napa leather-in black---is roomy enough for New Yorkers who haul their lives around...($495). There's also a smaller-satchel available ($285)...
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| Epic Stachel $295 burnished full grain |
Daniela Anastassio Bardazzi ...joined us -as busy as she was ...
---and true to her working mom ethos...showed why the carry-alls she fashioned...are for 21st century multi-taskers ---such as herself...with multiple compartments, optional shoulder straps, magnetic closures and/or solid zippers, and inner/outer compartments sized for all our personal electronics, keys, subway passes, cosmetics...etc.
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| Daniela Anastassio Bardazzi, Creative Director---talks about the need for versatile carry-alls ("schleppers") |
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| optional shoulder straps... |
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| hardware detail---in a horse bit shape |
PLUS: High quality leathers, quality production, the classic hardware shapes with equestrian references- subtle, not blingy metal, exotic print leather trims, and durable canvas lining---all details that are true to the label's heritage...especially the iconic 'A' horse bit shaped closures/buckles.
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| shape and make of these handbag handles-very elegant, imo |
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| Page One Shoulder-$350 |
Python print is an eye catching accent....adding a striking geometric band to versatile handbags, clutches and totes... plus accessories.
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| love the canvas linen lining |
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| First Edition $165---wallets-are large ---with plenty of inner compartments in a sleek profile |
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| textured leathers...clean modern design including this iPad holder-Paperback smooth napa or lizard leather print-$165 |
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| yes, bags expand |
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| metallic closures |
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| camera bag---boxy shape is practical-top with double zip |
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| wallets---roomy enough to work as clutches---nice gold trim---reminds us of old Fandi accessory we have |
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| well lined...Page One group |
From every angle-the Page One Crossbody (pictured below---$165...actually spacious---
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| iPad Case--- |
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| Marker Collection-$285-$495-refined, practical....classics |
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| side compartments |
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| Marker Satchel LOVE $285 |
Archival lookbooks-dating back to the company's 1950's origins...serve as inspiration for today's Aigner pieces.
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| Can carry these half century old handbags around today... |
Classic vintage handbags----made from signature cordovan leather.
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| Vicuna Smooth Napa and Large Grain---Marker and Epic collections |
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| Epic Satchel $295 |
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| optional shoulder strap... |
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| zipped outer compartment-great for subway cards---we are always searching for. |
Eitienne Aigner costume jewelry for the holidays---with leather and chain wrap bracelets, chokers, chain metal bracelets, rings and earrings---all paying homage to the Aigner craft.
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| multi-chain necklaces---with tassels |
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| Year of the Dragon features of firecracker in red ---nice pop of color |
Jewelry prices $35-$225
A new internet presence in August 2012...and we heard, a retail store--
Eitienne Aigner-'s website is WIP.
ADDED PLUS: The
NY Times obit on Eitienne Aigner...details what an amazing person he was-living ti the ripe old age of 95!
Jewelry prices $35-$225