“Ô Benestar” N° 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

What are the delivery timeframes?

All orders (excluding custom orders) are shipped within 24 hours (excl. week-ends and public holidays). 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 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.
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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