60s plastic beaded statement purse nylon skirt part of the artwear boom

part of the artwear boom that blurred lines between souvenirs and fine art merch

durable materials

detachable self-knit waist tie threaded through side openings

This 70s handmade four-panel jumpsuit features a minimalist design with two front and two back panels and no waist seam

each re-made piece has lived a life before finding its way to us

60s plastic beaded statement purse nylon skirt part of the artwear boomHand assembled clear plastic beaded purse by Flair Fashions, Hong Kong, luminous looped beadwork over fabric base; zip top, lined. Beaded handbags like this one were popular from the mid century through the Y2K era, admired for how they merged craft with playful glamour. Made from faceted acrylic beads, this piece reflects a long tradition of hand linked accessories that have recently resurfaced in modern fashion through designers like Susan