Adored by the literaryloving fashion elite, french brand olympia letan reimagines classic book covers and transforms them into artisanal clutches and accessories. Though busy, i kept my eye on the fashion world and was recently amazed by the olympia letan book bag. Olympia letan is the thinking girls goto designer, fusing literature with fashion. Letans mixedbag of a collection inspired a 2018 show at the tristan hoare gallery in. Shop over 100 top olympia letan clutches and earn cash back from retailers such as farfetch, matchesfashion, and moda operandi and others such as neiman marcus and vestiaire collective all in one place. Never has there been a more desirable or convenient marriage of literature and fashion than olympia letans richlyembroidered book clutches. It was actually olivier zahms idea, she says, smirking from behind the desk in her colorfully quaint paris studio. Because this is a limited edition accessory, each one is embroidered with a unique. Olympia letan x hello kitty bag collection bragmybag. Embody the labels exuberant side and vintage inspirations with the olympia letan collection. Olympia letan is more than bookish interview magazine. Olympia le tan pan american airways embroidered book clutch.
The cover of dr seusss whimsical book oh the places youll go is replicated by designer olympia letan in the form of this beige clutch, an iteration of her signature style. All items are authenticated through a rigorous process overseen by experts. Olympia letan psycho limited edition book black canvas clutch. Olympia letans book bag hello bloggers and friends its great to be back, missed you all while i was away. Olympia letan, has designed a series of bags that feature impeccably embroidered recreations of book covers from first edition novels such as moby dick, the catcher in the rye and 1984. Giving a literal, and beautiful new spin on the term book bag, olympia letans line of reproduced firstedition book covers repurposed into clutches. By reimagining classic book covers and crafting them into clutches le tan has achieved the impossible and created something entirely new in the fashion world. More to the point, can you tell a womans bag by its book cover. In certain works, views of jolly outdoor scenes are viewed through windows in quiet rooms. Marc jacobs adds olympia letan to design team the french accessories designer in july confirmed that she was leaving the brand that carries her name. Browse a huge selection of preowned fashion items at the online reseller vestiaire collective. What these are not books but handbags with redrawn and painted covers based on original book cover designs and found in the various collections and accessory lines by french clothing designer olympia letan, who, for those who know. Irina shayks the idiot clutch bag is my summer 2019.
Buy secondhand olympia le tan bags for women on vestiaire collective. Make a fashion statement with these bags inspired by books, art, and pop culture. Shop for olympia le tan from the worlds finest dealers on 1stdibs. Olympia letan x assouline book clutch capri assouline. The collection is inspired by letans affection for collecting old books and each clutch is handmade. Olympia le tan basquiat anthony clarkeembroidered clutch bag. Each bag is handembroidered with the covers of assoulines most coveted destination coffee. Shop the latest luxury fashions from top designers. Handcrafted by italian artisans, olympia letan bags bring a playful, retro feel to casual bags and clutches. Olympia letan signature book clutch bag in embroidered cotton toile. Weve featured bookinspired handbags before here on book riot, but i dont think weve ever shown you any quite like these.
But by the time i made this post all the book clutches at nap have all ben sold out and when i checked out the website, many of them were sold out or have to be preordered. The olympia letan collection features irreverent styles inspired by classic literature. I love the way how its designed, you see, it looks old which makes us think back about the old days. Its made in portugal from cotton canvas with a gold frame and a teapotprinted interior that blends in with the cheerful theme. The first bag is the olympia letan x hello kitty time schedule bag. Thank you so much for the amazing spray tan at my event. Olympia womens travel and shopping bags for sale ebay. By reimagining classic book covers and crafting them into clutches letan has achieved the impossible and created something entirely new in the fashion world. Olympia letans bookshaped clutch has been created especially for us to celebrate international womens day 2020. Shop over top olympia letan handbags and earn cash back from retailers such as farfetch, matchesfashion, and moda operandi and others such as neiman marcus and vestiaire collective all in one place. Book crafts crafts to do diy projects to try book projects book clutch book purse book bags clutch bag olympia le tan farah cool stuff tips and trickskindle. And a compositionbook print designed by her father, pierre letan, had an undeniable charm. The first book on the eclectic and whimsical work of fashion designer olympia letan.
Handembroidered designs are dazzling in their detail and often draw from nostalgic inspirations that are sure to tug on the heartstrings of any fashion lover. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The edit at farfetch features irreverent styles inspired by classic literature. Images from book covers to ballet themes, commercial packaging to pulp novels plus classic themes and icons decorate these unforgettable bags. Apparently, the purple magazine editor, whos one of letans close friends, gifted her a book about cash although she cant remember. Paris bravo to the bloggers who alerted the designer olympia letan that the book bags she invented last year had mirror images in the kate spade collection for autumn 2010. Shop for womens olympia le tan items online at moda operandi today.
Falls designs pay homage to psychology with titles by freud and jung, the. Also set sale alerts and shop exclusive offers only on shopstyle. Its basically a boxy tote bag with shoulder carry option. Shop the latest olympia letan womenswear collection online at. Olympia letan clutch farewell my lovely minicase book blue felt shoulder bag. Olympia letandesigned to look like a bag that looks like a bookinvites the reader to discover. Olympia letan was founded in 2009, bringing a sense of playfulness back to eveningwear. Shop olympia le tan book clutch bags at neiman marcus. Olympia letans book bag bookbags, book clutch, book purse. Get the best deals on olympia womens travel and shopping bags when you shop the largest online selection at. We invite you to come and discover the olt boutique in paris. These minimasterpieces are the work of olympia letan, a french designer who netaporter describes as adored by the literaryloving fashion elite. Money, corruption, and the bourgeoisie are the inspirations behind the everclever olympia letans fall 12 collection of literary handbags. Other pieces fuse sophisticated feminine shapes with the labels dreamy shades and vivid patterns, resulting.
Japan seems to be a frequent source of inspiration for designers and brands, but olympia le tan famed for her book coverscomeclutches had some very precise influences in mind for her ss16 collection. The time schedule bag is embellished with the month dates including weekends and what hello kitty is going to do. From the painstaking hand embroidery to the libertyprint lining, every detail is carefully considered. Shop authentic handbags by olympia letan at the realreal. Oh the places youll go canvas book clutch olympia le. Olympia le tan bags for women vestiaire collective. Olympia letan india book clutch bag bergdorf goodman. Irina shayk stepped out solo in manhattan carrying a striking olympia letan. Olympia letan transforms muchloved book covers into muchloved clutches. Touchups are done the morning of the event and we will set that time with you when we see you at the appointment you book below. An admitted bookworm, designer olympia letan is best known for creating oneofakind handbags resembling literary classics such as catcher in the rye, doctor zhivago, and for whom the bell tolls. Shop the latest olympia letan collection at moda operandi. Globally renowned luxury publisher, assouline, and the bespoke french artisan brand, olympia letan, present a wanderlust collaboration of four new bookclutch designs.