When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be:
A ballerina
A chef
A dolphin trainer
A writer
Kate Spade.
Courtesy of TheFamilyGroove.com
No, but seriously. I was collecting knock-off Kate Spades from Canal Street in Chinatown way before I even should have known what designer handbags were. I thought her purses were the most beautiful things, and that she was the classiest of ladies.
And I’m not going to lie, a tiny part of 12-year-old Emily still would like maybe end up in accessory design one day. But for now, until my talents are discovered, I’ll stick with Viv Pickle.
Viv Pickle (Yes, how cute is that name) is a handbag design studio in Philadelphia (though you can email them your orders from anywhere). Creating a pickle is as easy as a-b-c… or s-f-d: pick your shape, your fabric (outer and lining), and your details (zippers, pockets, straps, etc.).
Visiting Viv Pickle when I was younger growing up outside Philly made me feel like my dreams of becoming a purse designer were actually coming true. But ten years later, I still love it there!
Here are some of my favorite shapes…
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Small Baguette—Bon Bon—Mama Saber
and my favorite fabrics…
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Bird Song—B&W Leopard—Luca
But for the full list of options, click here. And if you’re in the Philadelphia area, consider hosting your very own Pickle Party!
Viv Pickle
21 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Have any of you ever made anything at a custom design studio?
so sweet bags ^-^
I wanted to be a ballerina and a writer to when I was younger ^-^
1. this post was beyond adorable.
2. I lived outside Philly and I STILL use my pickle bag as my makeup bag to this day!!!!!!!!
this made me smile. i did too! i remember my first kate spade – got it for christmas in tenth grade. it was the black backpack. and then the collection grew … i love all things kate spade. she’s perf-ect-ion
I am with you…I just cant help but LOVE Kate Spade!
I am in love with Kate Spade, her bags are classic and beautiful!!
The birdsong fabric is so beautiful! I’ve been reading through your blog and really love your sense of style and all your cute outfits! Thank you for stopping by and becoming a follower…so glad to have found your blog!
What a wonderful post!! I love Kate Spade! Her style is flawless!! Viv Pickle sounds brilliant! I wish I lived closer to Philly!
Jamie
I think I wanted to be an astronaut for a while (that’s after I stopped wanting to be a teenage mutant ninja turtle, which my mum told me, went on for quite a while!) I have seen some wonderful custom made jewellery in a studio back in the UK (my home) but I have never actually ordered anything from such a place. Maybe I should get more creative and think about this!
http://www.styleonthecouch.com
KS is amazing and so stylish – I love her too!
Wonderful post. I love this!