“Boys & Girls” N° CO-189

A shoulder bag made from royal blue and bright pink leathers, combined with a pink and blue baby wrap fabric featuring stylized peacock feather motifs.

"Cogitations" Range / Collection Femininities An incredible piece of modernity and sophistication, with timeless shapes and resolutely contemporary colors. A chic and practical shoulder bag.

Its story

“Boys & Girls” doesn’t go unnoticed, thanks to both its shape and its materials. It plays with traditional gender codes by blending them while also highlighting their contrasts: a cool tone and a warm one, smooth leather and a more textured one, silky fibers and rougher ones… a whole spectrum of nuances between the extremes.
A bold way to express your uniqueness without compromising on practicality!

It took me six months to finally start making this bag—I found it quite intimidating. The pattern was inspiring, and I wanted to approach it differently than my fellow artisans had. But I was terrified of messing it up, and there was no way to replace the materials if I did… Its technical complexity was both exciting and daunting.
Of course, I eventually took the plunge, and once I started, I couldn’t stop until it was finished! I definitely had a few stressful moments, and those few imperfect stitches under the handle still bother me, but I learned so much. This is the most ambitious piece I’ve had the chance to create since launching my business.

In fact, I might make another one or two as I find this design truly exhilarating.
Its two large panels, its meticulously shaped handle, its enveloping, rounded gusset… it’s a statement piece that leaves no one indifferent.

Caracteristics

  • Type: Shoulder Bag ;
  • Model: Pendulum ;
  • Dimensions: 29x17x7.5cm ;
  • Timeless shapes ;
  • Spacious capacity ;
  • One interior zippered pocket ;
  • Premium metal zipper closure ;
  • Carried on the shoulder or by hand with its structured handle.

Materials

  • Exterior: upcycled leathers from high-end leather goods and Artipoppe baby wrap “Argus - Cash is” (55% cotton, 45% cashmere) ;
  • Interior: 100% cotton poplin ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton interfacing, EVA foam, Decovil Light & Heavy (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide), Kraft-Tex, Texon.

This piece is based on the "Duchess Shoulder Bag" pattern by Maggy 55.

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).

Do I need to register to make purchases on the online store?

It's not necessary to have an account to place an order on this website.

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.
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.

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