Crystalyn Kae Blog

Well, this is a new one – a clutch used as a itty-bitty diaper bag.  How clever! Tara sent me these cute photos of herself & her little guy Aiden with the pleated clutch:   “Here’s a photo of how … Continue reading →

 

You may remember Geneieve, as she was a featured customer in one of our "Whats in Your bag" posts, and if you've been following her journey, she was wearing a Crystalyn Kae hobo on the day her (now)  husband proposed!  So we were doubly thrilled that she wanted to carry one of our Large Valet pouch on her wedding day! 

I will confess it brings be a spark of satisfaction when men tell me they appreciate the understated classic styling of my Metier tote, and ask "Do you ever make bags for men?" 

So when Jovencio, a fellow designer on Etsy, asked if I could make a modified version of my Métier bag with an adjustable across the body strap, instead of the handles, this time I answered: "Why, yes I can make you a man bag!" 

 

Such a treat to meet loyal fan for 10+ years Marisa @vegucated stop by our #craftsoncolumbus booth today with her Charleston large hobo! #veganhandbags #madeinusa #craftshow

My new favorite customer Gina rocking her new #metiertote in our booth at Washington Square Park Arts Exhibit. #veganbag #madeinnyc (at Washington Square Park)

Our new favorite customer Yuki with her new large Citrine hobo with Crystalyn at Crafts on Columbus. Today in NYC till 6pm. 78th & Columbus

@offwhitephotos hanging with @tomosongs & @fridaclements sweet baby corgi puppy and a Crystalyn Kae handbag #bumbershoot #latergram

Travel Tuesday! One of our favorite customers, Chloe, just set us a photo of her Troubadour Tote in Frankfurt, Germany! Although this color is sold out, there are a few special edition tweed Troubadours for SALE on our website! 

Loyal Crystalyn Kae customer, Deborah Jacobs recently asked me if I would create a sophisticated laptop travel bag.  As the owner of several of my bags, who travels nearly 40% of the time said:

“It is your work I admire, and makes me feel great”.  -Deborah Jacobs, World Librarian for the Gates Foundation

How could I say no to that?

The key features to include in this unisex briefcase for travel:

1. Appearance: clean lines like the Metier tote. Not too masculine, not too feminine
2. Hold a laptop, plus room for folders and paperwork
3. a padded, removable laptop sleeve in a funky pattern, with zipper closure
4. Sturdy, but flexible enough to completely flatten and pack inside a suitcase
5. 2 large pockets on the outside, and pockets galore on the inside
6. Straps: two short padded handles to carry the laptop bag by hand, and one long, removable crossbody shoulder strap that can attach with clips

 

Julia visited my studio sale this weekend and just sent me this cute photo of the clutch inside her Soiree bag, along with this sweet note: “I bought some awesome bags from you this morning and was so excited I …

 

Maureen in China with her Metier

 

“The Charleston hobo went with me to Ethiopia this summer when my husband and I picked up our daughter. It held up beautifully (it was rainy season in Africa) and held everything I needed. In fact, our luggage was delayed … Continue reading →

 

Singer Larra Skye, recently got in touch with this cute photo of herself at the Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair, with a volunteer. . . .both rocking their Crystalyn Kae monarch hobos!   “I love my purse!  I take it . . .

I met Kiana while she was preparing for a trip to Turkey and searching for a large, secure crossbody bag to carry all her essentials. She chose the Burgundy Charleston—then asked if I could incorporate a little turquoise. Challenge accepted.

 

A while back, Maggie commissioned me to create a smaller version of the Soiree bag for her,  and today this photo arrived of her rockin’ it in Boston!  Thanks so much for the photo, Maggie! Enjoy your new bag!

 

I recently got a note from LA-based photographer, Liz Kuball, who wanted to let me know how perfect her Soiree bag is for a camera bag!  So perfect in fact, that she blogged about it! Photographers’ search for the perfect 

 

Katie from Seattle asked me to create a unisex incognito diaper bag: one that both she and her husband could carry,  that would be machine-washable, super durable, and be used long after Sebastien is out of diapers. 

She requested to have a long adjustable strap,  flap closure with magnetic snap, and a foam-padded bottom.  I came up with 3 sketches and a stack of swatches in blues and greens to choose from.

 

Nothing thrills us more than to be asked to be part of your wedding party!  Or be worn on your arm/wrist, that is! Kelly asked us to customize our pleated clutch with varying shades of hot pink for her bridesmaids gifts - which she filled with pampering goodies for her special ladies.

During Christmas, these fab sisters secretly purchased one of my bags for each other, and today they stopped by to show off their Crystalyn Kae bags!