“Crescendo” N° CO-199
"Cogitations" Range / Collection Wearable Art Wear a work of Art to become one yourself, while staying practical. An ode to red—my favorite color—and to Ravel’s Bolero, which has always moved me deeply.
Its story
It took me 45 years to embrace being an Artist. This came through a long reflection on the notion of Art, which led me to launch the triptych “Wearable Art” to give it a fresh perspective.
The result: a new vision—less academic, more accessible, more personal. One where artworks are worn, crumpled, and live with us.
To do this, I chose to interpret three major classical disciplines: painting, sculpture, and music.
“Crescendo” is the third part, representing music through an allegory of Ravel’s Bolero—a piece that, as a child, both transported and frightened me. I would listen as it swelled, until it exploded.
An experience as sensual as it was sensorial.
So I searched for a pattern that would let me capture it. This bag—with its body resembling a swirling skirt and its flap with layered bands (I added extra)—convinced me.
After a few sketches to decide on the color distribution, I searched my workshop for different red leathers with varying textures, from the most matte to the most glossy, and set to work.
And here it is: a shoulder bag both elegant and practical, proclaiming loud and clear a love of Art.
Caracteristics
- Type: Shoulder Bag ;
- Model: Strates ;
- Dimensions: 32x24x8cm ;
- Geometric lines ;
- Compact and practical format ;
- Outside: one zippered pocket under the flap ;
- Inside: one zippered pocket and a padded tablet compartment ;
- Flap closure with two magnetic snaps ;
- Carried on the shoulder with its removable strap.
Materials
- Exterior: various rescued leathers (calf and lamb), 100% cotton canvas ;
- Lining: 100% cotton canvas ;
- Interfacing: 100% cotton fusible, Decovil Light (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide).
This piece is based on the "Azalea" pattern by Shamballa Bags.
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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