“Octobre Rose” N° CO-099

A messenger bag made from a black and white babywearing wrap with stylized breast drawings, black stingray leather, and pink stingray leather.

106€ 349€

  • 4h of careful labor
  • 90% repurposed materials

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"Cogitations" Range / Collection Feminities A militant bag, a tribute to my sister Laurence, who fell victim to an aggressive form of breast cancer 14 years ago.

Its story

A militant bag, a tribute to my sister Laurence, who fell victim to an aggressive form of breast cancer 14 years ago.

I myself have been under close surveillance for several years, and every year the time for medical checks (MRI, mammography, and ultrasound) is quite stressful for me.
Every year, “Octobre Rose” is a moment that touches me deeply, even though I'm not exactly sure what to do, or at least I didn't feel ready to publicly engage in it.

This year (2022), I felt ready. I wanted to support a local association, Ama Rose's, and do it using a skill that brings a lot of fulfillment to my daily life (and that Lolo would probably have been pleased to see me explore), sewing.

So, I created a bag to offer at auction. It was purchased by a woman who decided to return it to me this year (2023) to sell it again for the benefit of the association.
It was made from a babywearing wrap fabric and scraps of upcycled leather, in a practical and beautiful pattern.

Pair this with the “Zip Zip” mini wallet.

Caracteristics

  • Type: Crossbody ;
  • Model: Bourgeon ;
  • Dimensions: 25x18x9cm ;
  • Classic and functional shape ;
  • Reasonable interior volume ;
  • One zip pocket and four card slots ;
  • Zipper closure ;
  • Can be worn with a luxury metal chain.

Materials

  • Exterior: Yaro “Boobs” babywearing wrap (100% cotton) and scraps of reclaimed leather with a “stingray” (galuchat) texture ;
  • Interior: 100% iridescent linen fabric ;
  • Lining: 100% cotton interfacing.

This piece is based on the "Gerbera Mini Crossbody" pattern by Blue Calla Patterns.

Care, Shipping & Warranty

Care

Take good care of your piece: keep it away from direct light and humidity to preserve its colours, and stuff it rather than flatten it so it keeps its shape.
Care instructions specific to its materials are included on the ID card shipped with it.

Shipping

Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends).
With tracking and insurance, worldwide.
Free in France.
Would you rather collect your piece from the workshop (Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, France) than have it shipped? Contact me before placing your order.

Warranty

14 days money-back guarantee,
2-year legal conformity warranty.
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This bag is a work of art 🤩
Marie is an artist; she waits for the fabrics to speak to her, searches for the perfect color harmony, has an eye for extreme detail, and transforms luxury industry waste into unique pieces!
Thank you for your work, Marie ❤️💙

Brindille D.-J.

THE BAG, WHAT TO SAY. Mind blown.
Finishes carefully considered at every stitch.
Lightweight, sturdy, very good quality materials, colors chosen with care and taste, everything is crafted with applied expertise, I love it.
It’s my first bag and surely not the last!

Irina R.

My bag is amazing, it’s a marvel of craftsmanship and inspiration. I never leave it, and it’s very practical and holds a lot of things. I love it.

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Common questions

Why are there "Near-Perfect" items and what are they?
As part of my sustainable view of the modern luxury fashion, creating as little waste as possible is central. You can learn more about this on my Soulful Values page.
What are the delivery timeframes?
All orders (excluding custom orders) are shipped within 24 hours (excl. week-ends). The delivery time then depends on the chosen shipping method (Mondial Relay or Colissimo) and the delivery location (France or abroad). Delays may occur due to reasons beyond my control (e.g., related to the carrier).
My package is lost/I haven't received my order… what should I do?
Contact me as soon as possible via hello@marie-alhomme.com or by phone at +33(0)661356222.
What do you do with your production offcuts?

Your own bespoke fabric offcuts aren't covered here: they're always sent back to you with your finished piece, unless you tell me to keep them or dispose of them differently.

As for my own production offcuts: nothing is thrown away if I can help it. They're reused in my workshop for reinforcement, worked into mosaics to create larger pieces, or used as is for small creations (keychains, bookmarks...). The rest is given away depending on its nature and size: to other artisans (such as jewellery makers), or to associations, community centres and schools for their workshops.

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