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The Handbag’s Evolution…

“When you’re a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you’re not going to use a piece of plywood on the back, even though it faces the wall and nobody will every see it. You’ll know its there, so you’re going to use a beautiful piece of wood on the back. For you to sleep well at night, the aesthetic, the quality, has to be carried all the way through.” – Steve Jobs As Beau Satchelle launch nears, we wanted to pay homage to the leather creators and innovators of our past. The evolution of luxury handbags have a rich and storied history in Europe; many trends and designs grew out of the fashion styles of the French and English, although America designers have put their unique influence on this beautiful accessory. So let’s take a look at the evolution of the handbag….. In Ancient Times, (evidenced in both Nubian and European civilizations), pouches were used by both men and women as a fundamental part of our development as humans to collect food and to transport items. The earliest were made from animal skin, cotton or woven plant fibers. During the Middle Ages, the purse, was made more so with round pieces of leather and a drawstring, had another utilitarian purpose (storing coinage) for men long before women adopted them as a fashion accessory and the need to carry personal items. Many of the early designs for women had to do with the style of the dress (including wide skirts, material in the back of the skirt, slimmer skirts) as to whether these early bags were worn underneath or outside the skirt. In the New World, European pilgrims discovered Native Americans used leather pouches for medicine bags and other pouches of all sizes to preserve and transport items from food […]

Top Six Things That Luxury Buyers Need To Be Aware Of

You consider yourself to be fairly stylish and fashionable, and you have a love of luxury goods. We’re with you. There’s nothing like quality handcrafted goods in a world of mass production. Luxury goods are made to last with premium materials and quality craftsmanship, and they make you feel good to use them. Here’s our guide to investing in the best, most sophisticated goods that money can buy. 1. Consider where the product is made Let’s face it – luxury items are usually not mass produced in China or India. There are exceptions to every rule, of course, but they are usually made by smaller companies in areas of Europe, or North America. The reason for this is because luxury can’t be churned out. Luxury items are carefully made, with individuals in mind. Our luxury bespoke products are made in the U.S.A., for example, by people that you and I might know. 2. You should consider who is making your luxury goods You want to feel good when using your luxury goods, not guilty. You don’t want to be feeling like people weren’t paid a fair wage to create your product. After all, you don’t want your pleasure to be someone else’s misery. Do a little research, and make sure that people are paid a fair living wage to make your items. 3. Consider the materials used Luxury buyers should consider what materials are used to make the item. If you are purchasing a handbag, where is the leather sourced? Make sure it’s a reputable source, and that they are using premium materials. 4. Support small local shops and boutiques You may want to consider supporting smaller local shops and boutiques instead of shopping malls. When you buy at shopping malls and big chains, you are putting money into the […]

How Buying From A Small Luxury Company Can Make A Difference

When you buy something special to treat yourself or someone else, what are you looking for? Chances are, you don’t shop for that luxury item the way you would buy groceries or toiletries or cleaning products. No, when you look for something special, you want to take your time to choose something that speaks to you. You want to buy something that is one of a kind or at least not mass produced. You want to buy something that was made with care, and that you know will last. You want something that will stand the test of time. That’s why, when you buy something to treat yourself, you should consider a small luxury company. A small luxury company cares. Because they are a small company, they will make a special effort to produce something with love and care, and utmost attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. They want to make sure their customer is happy with the product or service, so that he or she will return in the future. A small company may not have the advertising budget that large companies have, so they rely on referrals and word of mouth. That’s another reason why they want to make the customer happy. A small luxury company is willing to work hard for your business. They will bend over backwards for you, and go out of their way to make sure your transaction was perfect. They will listen to your suggestions as a customer, and actually take them the boardroom for further discussion, rather than sweep them under the rug. A small luxury company will put time and effort into each piece to ensure that it is perfect. They won’t let a less than stellar piece slip out the door, because they know their reputation is on the line. […]

Ask Yourself This Question?

How does the man or woman who has everything spoil him or herself? A visit to Beau Satchelle will treat you, a meticulous, quality goods connoisseur and discerning individual, the way you deserve to be treated. Here at Beau Satchelle, we have stepped it up to bring a new luxury brand, homegrown in Detroit, Michigan. It is here that you will find our gorgeous handcrafted exclusive and unique leather luxuries, including high fashion travel bags, handbags, laptop and attaché cases along with luxurious leather luggage. Soon you will be able to visit our website, place an order or send us your design to have a sample created for a product of your very own. And, we make sure your design is kept secure and made unavailable to no one until you are ready to build out your finished product; even then we return your property or continue to keep it secure until another item, another color etc. need to be produced. Every detail is considered when creating a one of a kind leather luxury and our Private Label clients are pleased with our discretion and reliability as we build out their products to specification. This is bespoke and we want your experience to be stress free with an end result of quality and beauty, having a luxury leather product you will want to share with the entire world. In addition to being beautiful and luxurious – conjuring images of a beautiful, charmed life – our goods are also practical and long-lasting. That’s because they are hand stitched and crafted flawlessly to last a lifetime. They’ll grow with you, and like a fine wine, get more character and generally better with age. Our high-quality goods were made to stand the test of time. Be one of the first to own one […]

Anticipation!

Welcome to Beau Satchelle we are so thrilled you have arrived. If you are not finding what you expected… don’t worry. We have some exciting new must-have luxury always handcrafted leather products due for release very soon. We are stepping it up a notch to bring even more luxuriously premium products, with even more choices in our exotic leather skins. Aside from the new name and branding, we will have more exquisitely handcrafted items designed specifically for those who know and love bespoke leather luxuries. Our products remain among the most desired by those who know bespoke luxury and high fashion. All of our exotic leather products are designed and handcrafted with the finest and most exotic skins and obtained ‘as always’ legally by all US standards and procedures. All our unique and gorgeous vegetable tanned leather products are processed with eco-friendly methods that are considerably less harmful to the environment. With the launch of our new line of handcrafted leather bags sold exclusively by Beau Satchelle, we are confident you will be thrilled with a host of stunning designs which of course will include classic as well as contemporary-inspired looks with all the colors you never realized you had to have! Beau Satchelle offers the highest quality leather bags each one flawlessly handcrafted to guarantee you are receiving an exceptional fashion accessory that will continue to be a classic and withstand the very test of time. Our Signature Series luxury handbags are even more elegant and stylish than you could imagine. And, our colors are available based on client’s personal taste. Nevertheless, we will always provide a limited edition in our vegetable tanned products using rich hand-dyed beautiful colors as well. Keep in mind, all of T. Michael’s original patented designer luxuries will also remain available for those who […]