Kerry turns 4

 Over four years ago, I sat in the kitchen counter and cut a tan suede fringe with dull kitchen scissors. But the small inconveniences did not matter then. The process was excruciating and fascinating at the same time.

My fringe bag later became the start of the JVD line, my most joyful accomplishment so far. I learned to cut fringe with multi-blade tools, sew leather and, eventually, plan construction for more intricate pieces.

Kerry bag

Although, we do not make Kerry bags in stock anymore, they're still offered via Custom Service in the same three original colours: Royal Blue, Tan and Mocha (or the colours of the customer's choice)

Kerry, Mocha

I will always have a special place for fringe in my collections, and try to keep a fringed style for most summers. Below are other great ways of fringing in clothing and accessories of different decades.

Info on the sources of the images and where to buy the items, is on our FB fan page.

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Time flies when you're having fun...

Here is a recap of our Spring show season, in 8 minutes indeed:

March, One Of A Kind Toronto: second time, twice the love...
Great weather set the mood right from the start - and the Easter weekend brought an amazing turn-out. It was so great to see the returning customers, who had not forgotten us since last year - and new ones as well, who were generous enough to support our tiny West coast workshop...

Beautiful Spring day at the lake

J. in her vintage hotel room after the prep day. Trying Ontario wine.

Old style elevator door

The return to the N isle...

Building the Nautical Wall Of Bags

This year, we made some additions to our all-portable clothing-line display: by making DIY makeshift shelving from the shipping boxes. For traveling shows, the most important thing, is to keep it light. 

Beautiful show displays...

Show display details

Toronto themed glass art... so Old-world...

J's hotel - just a short Rocket ride away

The week just flew by - with a lot of spring sunshine, and a few snowflakes, lots of coffee, and work, many evening walks, trips to all-night grocery stores, trying new foods and wines; and getting to know the city a little bit more.

Lychee sake - one of the biggest recent discoveries

A week and a half later, we hit the road to Make It Edmonton.

Snowy surprise

Our line of work makes for a great excuse to travel, and this was our first time in Edmonton. The show is housed in the beautiful Enjoy Centre, an amazing venue with glass ceiling, that lets the sunshine in, and carries aroma of flower hot-houses throughout. After a first morning snow blizzard, the Spring weather prevailed, making it for a beautiful sunny weekend. A great introduction to the new for us city.

Beautiful ceiling and hot-houses

Set-up at Enjoy

Another day, another booth

 Edmonton is a stylish city, with much appreciation to high quality items and willingness to seek out uniqueness. Make It is one of the best attended events there, and this show had certainly showed that. We met folks, who were regulars to the show since the very start, wearing and flaunting handmade clothing and accessories.

Our youngest customer

It felt great to hit the road home after two travel shows so close together. 

The ride home

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Spring Trunk-show and Mother’s Day last minute gift ideas

Our Trunkshow events are now starting to become a tradition.

This Spring, to finish off the show season, we are returning to our resident home of all Trunkshows, the lovely Favourite Gifts boutique in North Vancouver.

This coming Saturday, Saturday, May 11^th, 10am – 7 pm

To celebrate the early arrival of the Summer weather we had lately, this Trunkshow will have a theme of Beach And Travel...

•    with all remaining QtBeach totes priced only $20 (on sale from $45);  - great last minute gift for a busy or traveling MOM (also, on the Webshop)

QtBeach

•         lots of new recycled denim bags, discounted between 15 – 30% ;

Denim bags: patterns and pom-poms

•          a TRUNK, filled with (leather, sweater or fabric) bags, cushions and other stuffs for $50 or under (yay!) also, Moms would love that...

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•         more bag samples, prototypes and others at blow-out prices... Easy.

Tasmain

•        Samples of our leather overalls, that are coming in the Fall – but you will be able to get one now, at this Trunkshow only. Yes, they're fully lined. 

Overalls, made from vintage pants, US size 8.

-          And – all new belt design no one has seen yet...

Sneak-peek at FW 2013 belt design...

All in one day, and one day only...

Also – a one day special of 15% off of our new SS13 Cruise collection and some of the pieces currently on the shelves at Favourite Gifts.

Saturday, May 11^th, 10am – 7 pm

Favourite Gifts boutique

Lonsdale Quay

123 Carrie Cates Court
Unit 204
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 3K7

Favouritegifts.ca 

Hope to see you this weekend - and happy Mother's Day...


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Image sources - mine, Google Images.

Handbag Sale is back!

Handbag sale

This week we welcome back our Handbag Sale!

Starting this Friday, April 26th, through next Friday, May 3rd, most of our past season creations are 40% off... Many other to-be-discontinued designs are priced to clear...

The deals include items on our Permanent Collection for the first time in our Handbag Sale history...

Khela, Cane

Online Only. Our lovely retailers are not part of this Handbag Sale.

Some of the deals are posted at Etsy as well. But, certainly our home Webshop will have the biggest selection...

This sale excludes our Spring/ Summer 2013 Cruise collection and Custom Service orders. Not to be combined with Return cards or any other offer.

Sarah, Poppy

*All deets here: http://jolavdesigns.com/news/2013-04-23-handbag-sale-starts-friday-apr-26-may-3
** Not seeing the item you spotted before? - ask us! Not everything gets posted on the Webshop. E-mails Service@jolavdesigns.com with your inquiries.

*** Twitter only: tweet your purchase @jolavdesigns #HandbagSale and the shipping is on us!

 Apr 26 - May 3, 2013. Browse away.





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Our first time - at Make It Edmonton

Dear Albertan friends -

We are so excited to make our first ever road trip to a show - the wonderfully independent Make It edition of Edmonton (St. Albert).

The flyer above (printed or downloaded) will get you a $1 off of the entrance to the show -

All details, hours and maps here:
http://jolavdesigns.com/news/2013-04-06-make-it-edmonton-april-12-14

We cannot wait to meet you - hope you come out to our first Alberta show!

Clubkidz

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Jump to the new collection: Spring Summer 2013 Cruise...

image by: Sophia Dembling (2008)

After a couple of very hectic months, we're in the middle of preparations for the One Of  A Kind Show in Toronto - for the second year.
 What we're bringing alongside the regular stock, is a completely new range of designs, our SS 13 Cruise collection...

Contrast of opposing textures, visual changes in an abject in different times during the day, surfaces of different finishes and smooth lines were in the focus for this collection, all wrapped up in a relaxed and joyous mood of vacations. This is definitely our most celebratory collection, with lots of basic colours, and materials, other than leather, introduced to the shells of bags...

Image: Tumblr. Isle Of Pines

Early this year, Chloe Magazine ran a full page feature of our upcoming collection - you can revisit there feature and read Jolanta's interview with the magazine here.

Here are the all new designs of Spring Summer 2013 Cruise

Click on pictures for more info.

Marife  - A large, graceful carry-all with extended braided handles and exterior pockets.  Lightweight and sturdy, made to house your travel, shopping, or work needs. Or even a second bag inside. Has an eye-catching shape and flowy lacing and braid detail.

Marife - black

Marife - red

Exploring burlap fabric - a course and sturdy cloth to give seasonal lightness and contrast to the smooth surface of leather. Features original ink prints of coffee importers.

Marife Burlap

Marife Burlap

Kaia Surf - Elegant gear. A large, relaxed satchel with two sculpted front pockets, adjustable straps and a shoulder pad. It is an understated formal bag, that could be taken through the weekend (trip). Boxy built, the bag shares some of the same detailing, as the previous design, Marife, such as Western lacing and very smooth lines, at the same time creating a completely different, unisex, look...

Kaia Surf - Granite

Kaia Surf - Caramel

Quilchena -  our first backpack! A deep draw string sac, to be worn as a backpack or cross-body. Zipper pocket in the front, and three more pockets inside. Soft, leather, comfortable wear. Hands free. Featuring pleat detail, or plain.

Quilchena Pleat - black

Quilchena - mushroom

Sarah Burlap - an all new version of one of our Permanent designs. Burlap creates a striking visual contrast, making the purse summery, and surprisingly tough...

Sarah Burlap - Blue

Clubkidz - Fun and compact cross-body for a night out, or day. Very easy to wear, strap is adjusted by re-tying the knots at each end. Closes with an oversized flap and an internal magnet. Features a zipper pocket in the back. Will keep your hands free, while all essentials intact. Take it dancing. More colours to come.

Clubkidz - Blue

Clubkidz - Teal And Gold

Clubkidz - Apple Red

Rider  - an easy to wear pleated bag. Stash it into your beach carry-all, throw it over your shoulder; it will look great with flowing dresses, crochet boho sweaters, headbands, jeans, coats, surf- wear - anything. 

Rider - Mint two

So, here you go! The SS 13 Cruise will make its debut at the OOAK show next week, and will appear in retail shortly...
It is NOW available at the Web-shop. 

Our Permanent collection is carried alongside, as well as the remaining styles of FW 2011 Cebrellex.


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