“Pink October – Redux”  CO-206

A shoulder bag made of beige goat leather, coral pink lace, and a mouse-gray lining.

"Cogitations" Range / Collection Femininities Breasts again… well, just one. A tribute to my sister, gone too soon, too fast. Taken by the crab I, too, must watch out for. Charity sale.

Its story

😳 Without the crab, I’d have a 60-year-old sister.

It feels a little surreal.
Not that I wouldn’t have loved that—on the contrary, I would have loved to share so many things with her.
But we didn’t grow up together and only became close (physically and emotionally) during her final months, in the urgency of what was coming.
So imagining her “old” feels… strange, to say the least.

🦀 October has always had a slightly different taste for me.
I’m under medical watch, waiting nervously for each test result.
And I try to find ways to honor her memory and support research and other women going through this.

👜 For me, that means creating a dedicated bag—sold to benefit a charity.
A bag I wanted to make truly different this year, one that would spark conversation.

What better way than to include it in my series of bags about women’s bodies, and to use this pattern that had long been an obvious choice for me? For three years, it reminded me of a bikini without my knowing “what to do with it,” but with this triptych (completed by “Summer Body” and “Origines”), it all became clear.
I looked for a leather tone resembling my skin. Once again, in this series, it wouldn’t be upcycled, as I couldn’t find what I wanted from my usual sources. The lace and lining I both bought off from a fellow seamstress.
Once again, I sculpted a breast out of a piece of high-density foam bought from an upholsterer.

And here it is—a bag that proudly wears its message, to be carried with boldness and love.

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Caracteristics

  • Type: Shoulder Bag ;
  • Model: Isocèles ;
  • Dimensions: 30x24x11cm ;
  • Geometric lines ;
  • Large, practical volume ;
  • Inside: one zippered pocket and one slip pocket ;
  • Closure with metal zipper ;
  • Metal bag feet ;
  • Can be carried by hand or on the shoulder with two straps.

Materials

  • Exterior: nappa goat leather, upcycled synthetic lace, upcycled upholstery foam ;
  • Lining: upcycled polycotton canvas ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton fusible, Decovil Light (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide), Texon.

This piece is based on the "Alaula" pattern by Lavender and Twine.

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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Your testimonials

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.

Michèle L.

Common questions

"I like it, but I already have plenty of bags."

This one isn’t “just another bag”: it’s a true work of art with a soul and a story, not a simple accessory.

How can I track my order?

You will receive an email upon shipment containing the tracking number and a link. Of course, you can contact me at any time if you have questions.

What materials do you use to make my pieces?

Your sentimental fabric or leather is always at the heart of the project. For the rest, here is what I use by default:

  • Exterior (beyond the fabric you provide): salvaged leather by default (cowhide, lambskin, goat, pig…); optionally: certified organic cotton canvas, cork on 100% cotton backing, Nisiar (grape marc “leather”)… No faux leather, ever.
  • Lining: 100% cotton poplin, cretonne or satin (organic where possible), 100% linen canvas, wool or wool-silk blend…
  • Interfacings (by design): certified organic cotton batting, Decovil Light or Heavy, Texon, Jeffitex…
  • Hardware: metal only — gold, antique gold, chrome, gunmetal, antique bronze, copper/rose gold, matte black, rainbow… Special colours available on request (extra cost and lead time).
  • Handles & straps: leather, canvas, your own fabric (if enough quantity), cork… in simple or bi-material styles. Or pre-made strap in 100% organic cotton or polycotton, plain or multicolour, per brief.
Can I modify or cancel my order?

It's possible to modify or cancel an order within 6 hours of purchase. To do so, please contact me as soon as possible via hello@marie-alhomme.com or by phone at +33(0)661356222.

Once your order has been shipped, I cannot cancel it. In that case, you will need to wait to receive it and then return it within 14 days of delivery, at your own expense, and I will refund you according to the terms outlined in the Terms and Conditions.

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