Stella keeps it green
British designer McCartney's Falabella Tote, jazzed up for summer, only looks like deer hide
A LIFELONG vegetarian, British fashion designer Stella McCartney never uses leather or fur in her clothes and accessories. That makes her Falabella tote bag even more amazing.
New in shops is the vibrant Rainbow Pop Falabella Collection, built around a mini-tote in “shaggy deer” fabric (faux deer hide) on a hand-braided ruthenium chain with diamond-cut facets.
The bag feels like real leather, but the fabric is even softer – and not a single deer was injured or lost its life in the making of this charming accessory.
It’s sold in seven colours, each representing a personality trait – Mist (calmness), Bluebird (confidence), Bright Purple (fun), Hot Pink (friendship), Cherry (love), Orange (playfulness) and Golden Syrup (joy).
The other items in the collection are an iPhone 6 case, a half-flap wallet, a credit-card holder and a key chain.
Russian model Natalia Vodianova, photographed by Harley Weir, stars in a promotional campaign colourful enough to match the rainbow collection.
The cloth lining of the Falabella bag is made of recycled polyester that derives in turn from recycled plastic water bottles.
In the spirit of summer, the bag is easily matched with McCartney’s ready-to-wear clothing, a chic melding of masculine and feminine style and this season carrying cool looks from the 1970s and ’90s.
The inspiration comes from the countryside, with floral and animal prints, especially the designer’s beloved horses.
