Luxury, Naturally
Form and function collide to create
the Merkin Bag: the first luxury handbag
in the world to feature a thick,
lustrous, natural* bush.
the Merkin Bag: the first luxury handbag
in the world to feature a thick,
lustrous, natural* bush.
*synthetic
"In retrospect, this turned out to be kind of a long way to go for a pun"
It Merks if you Merk it
The Merkin Bag begs the question:
Is the world’s most iconic handbag design luxurious enough to redeem a joke
made in such poor taste?
We think the results shriek for themselves.
Is the world’s most iconic handbag design luxurious enough to redeem a joke
made in such poor taste?
We think the results shriek for themselves.
"Is it art?
It took
for-F***ing-ever.
Of course
it's art"
Handcrafted Handcrafts-
manship
A marvel of amateur pleathercraft,
the Merkin Bag isbeautifully lovingly handmade by hand, which shows
in every stitch (thousands).
the Merkin Bag is
in every stitch (thousands).
The Merkin Bag: for whatever you're packing
100% Japanese Modacrylic; Non-Flammable (WIG ONLY)
Aggressive scotchguarding lends a unique patina to this French circus stripe lining (actual interior of ladies purse is private obviously)
Hand-stitched with over an entire spool of thread (STURDY)
Heart shape lock (romance)
President Merkin Muffley (no relation)
Rare and Exquisite Materials
From the artist’s extensive collection
of novelty textiles, a discontinued schoolbus-yellow naugahyde imported from the clearance region of Joann
and a reclaimed ginger wig
make perfect bedfellows.
of novelty textiles, a discontinued schoolbus-yellow naugahyde imported from the clearance region of Joann
and a reclaimed ginger wig
make perfect bedfellows.
Protected
Speech
Clearly a parody
and not for sale anywhere;
the artist requests not to be sued.
and not for sale anywhere;
the artist requests not to be sued.
About the Artist
The Merkin Bag is brought to you by extremely glamorous Portland artist Kelly Kapowski. She now believes that every handbag should cost at least $20,000.
She has never made a handbag before, and hopes that she is never inspired to make one again.
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