Wha What is the he des esign n about ut? Second Skin___ • Second Skin is a handbag that embraces body positivity . • Drapes / folds of leather reflects beauty in layers of skin & curves of the body that we often hide yet are constantly aware of. • Hand crafted in veg-tanned leather; representation of personal value in the commercialised industry of handbags.
How did the theme inspire yo you? Mirror to the Soul, Mind & Body • Second Skin embodies a sensual connection to our body and soul . • Find beauty in shapes and lines of the body that we are often too afraid to show when we look into the mirror . • Evokes a sense of safeness, comfort, and brings the handbag to life by giving it a humane personality .
Wha What is the he id idea & wh where does it come from? • Ancient Greek & Roman sculpture uses draped cloth to enhance body volume. • Change in beauty standards caused women to be more conscious of their body. • Idea: Encourage women to connect and embrace body imperfections.
What material did yo you use and why? y? Vegetable-tanned Leather Similarity of colour / texture to human skin • Can be wet-form moulded to mimic layers • of skin & body curvature Cream lambskin Leather • Flexible, smooth: Suitable to hand-stitch
Why y leather? Redefine the personal • value of leather; Remind us that leather is also made out of skin and has a close connection to the body. By using leather in a • handbag, it is like our ‘Second Skin’. Timeless material: durable, • comfortable & meaningful .
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