Fashion Slow Lane!

Have you ever been to the Great Wall of China?  I have been to China a few times to visit factories for footwear and handbags, but I have never been there as a tourist.  I have been to Hong Kong several times but I have never really been there as a tourist.  When you are a tourist you see interesting places, like the Great Wall of China.  When you are in a city or country for business, you just go from office to office to factory.  All the meals are with vendors and factory suppliers, you never really see anything cool.  The last time I went to Hong Kong I just met with suppliers the whole week, the high light of my trip was a massage at the top of the hotel in the spa.  It cost like $200 and was the best massage I have ever had.  The hotel still sends me coupons for the spa via email..even though I will probably never stay there again..it was some hotel in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. I was thinking about travel today when I was sitting in the Seattle ...

New project!  I am working on a new project which is men's heavy canvas bags with leather trim (similar to these photos).  I love to stretch my design mind and work on collections that are for a different gender and a different demographic than Rocco e Dante.   Its a very challenging process, but I love design! I enjoy choosing the hardware, leather and materials to make the bags.  I also like sketching.  If you are a brand or aspiring handbag designer that needs help with your collection, please check out our freelance design page at www.tarasauvage.com to learn more about Sauvage Design Lounge and what we have to offer!   Ciao!   Tara www.tarasauvage.com

So to all my freelance buddies, I just got back from Italy and have new leather swatches, so if you want help with your handbag or leather goods line for 2012 please feel free to contact us to help you with design. We have some amazing leather. Thanks! Sauvage Design Lounge www.tarasauvage.com