“Ô Benestar”  CO-131

A shoulder bag made of black and caramel leathers, red and black velvet upholstery fabric, and red and black satins.

"Cogitations" Range / Collection Memory A tribute to my favorite restaurant, reflecting its refined Occitan cuisine full of contrasts. A chic and functional bag that leaves no one indifferent.

Its story

I designed this piece as a tribute to this restaurant that I have been visiting regularly for the past 3 years with my mom, reflecting its refined Occitan cuisine full of contrasts.

The shape subtly evokes the venue's totem animal, and the colors are reminiscent of its walls. The Occitan cross has been delicately embossed in trompe-l'oeil on one of the faces.
The materials used are noble and sourced from upcycling: 100% natural leather jacket and skirt, 100% silk satin from dormant stocks of a haute couture house (Sonia Rykiel)...

In the end, it's a chic and functional bag that doesn't leave anyone indifferent.

Caracteristics

  • Type: Shoulder Bag ;
  • Model: Luna ;
  • Dimensions: 35.5x19x10cm ;
  • sophisticated and stylish lines ;
  • medium size, very practical ;
  • inside features a zip pocket and a slip pocket ;
  • luxury metal zipper closure ;
  • an adjustable all-leather strap ;
  • can be worn over the shoulder or as a crossbody.

Materials

  • Exterior: Upcycled upholstery fabric (composition unknown) and upcycled leathers (sheepskin and cowhide) ;
  • Interior: 100% silk satin and 100% acetate satin ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton interfacing, Decovil Light (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide), and Decovil Heavy.

This piece is based on the "Luna Retro Bag" pattern by Oro Rosa 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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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

Can I change my delivery address?

It is sometimes possible to change a delivery address as long as the order has not been shipped. 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, it is no longer possible to make changes. In that case, you will need to contact the selected carrier as soon as possible (but with no guarantee of results).

Where/How are they made?

I make all my products in my workshop in the city of St Just St Rambert in the Loire department (42). I use several machines depending on needs: a professional sewing machine, an industrial sewing machine, a serger, a press (for eyelets, rivets, etc.), an iron press, and a motorized skiver.

I carefully choose my technical supplies (interfacings, hardware, etc.) and some innovative materials (such as cotton-backed cork or silicon faux leather) from trusted suppliers.

My other fabrics and materials are mostly upcycled and come from renowned babywearing brands, dormant stocks from Haute-Couture/High-End houses (clothing and furnishings), scraps from High-End leather goods houses, as well as “seconds” from specialized boutiques (especially for faux leather) or from personal collections found at flea markets or on specialized second-hand websites.

Find out more about this on the Soulful Values page.

Where do the fabrics and leathers used in Studio Créatif pieces come from?

As a rule, these are never the fabrics you entrust to me for a bespoke piece: those remain yours alone. The only exception: sometimes a client explicitly gives me her offcuts and asks me to find them a new life elsewhere. In that specific case, and only with her agreement, they may end up in a Studio Créatif creation.

Outside of these particular cases, Studio Créatif pieces come from my own research: rescued leathers, fabrics found at flea markets or second-hand, dormant stocks from luxury houses, offcuts from high-end leather goods... I choose and combine them following my inspiration of the moment, with no specific order behind them.

Find out more about my materials on the Soulful Values page.

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.

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