Crystalyn Kae Blog

Seattle-based designer Crystalyn Kae joins the Common Caws for Sustainability podcast to talk about what it really takes to scale a small, sustainable fashion brand. From turning vintage plaid pants into her first handbags to partnering with FABSCRAP to source reclaimed materials, Crystalyn shares how she’s built a business rooted in creativity, integrity, and durability. Listen to the full interview or read the transcript below.

 

“I ran across this Crystalyn Kae Baby Bag and that ding-ding-ding, light bulb flashing sort of deal went off in my head. Not only is this baby bag not the typical box shape, it is also washable!! Score!I think this … 

We couldn't be happier to have our best-selling Metier Tote included in a roundup of Vegan Handbags in Vegetarian Times Magazine! Check it out!    "Want to walk the talk, and look stylish too? You can with any of these handbags. The designers showcased...

Step inside my Seattle studio, where I make sustainable bags from reclaimed materials and vintage fabrics — each one crafted to be both beautiful and useful.

 

Crystalyn Kae meets Dave Clark, CEO Worldwide Consumer. It was a normal, average day in the office… (or should I say workshop) until I get an email regarding a visit with Dave Clark of amazon to MY workshop. Mind blown....

All of the products we consume make an impact on the environment. We cannot fight the nature of consumption and our exponentially growing population. How, where, and with what materials things are made determine just how much of an impact a product's lifecycle can create.

Our headphone tacos are featured in the most recent roundup on Real Simple "Headphones can become a tangled jumble in your bag, wrapping around everything else inside. Keep them contained in these adorable leather cord holders. "

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

  Via Seattle Magazine "There are 10 million cool things to do in Seattle this weekend (Queen Anne sidewalk sale, Ballard SeafoodFest, Sub Pop’s Jubilee, West Seattle Summer Fest), including Urban Craft Uprising, an artisan-tastic event at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall....

I am honored to be featured in the September issue of Seattle Magazine not once, but twice – both bags are one of a kind bags crafted from recycled leather! Somehow I missed the memo until I spotted a re-run … Continue reading →

 

Featured our vegan glazed fabric hobo bag as part of a chic, sustainable fall look that transitions seamlessly from studio to street. The article highlighted Crystalyn Kae Accessories as a designer blending practicality, sustainability, and timeless everyday style

 

Today, Academichic featured my designs again. . .this time, it’s my pleated clutch: You can read the whole shebang here.  Thanks again, Academichic. . .and for all of you who have commented, too!

 

My  Troubadour has been featured again as a versatile school & laptop bag!  Heather – a writer at  Prof Hacker and an assistant professor of Physics at Wheaton College – had a very specific list of requirements for a new laptop … Continue reading →

 

The lovely Academichic blog, written by ‘three feminist PhD candidates on a crusade against the ill-fitting polyester suit of academic yore’ recently posted their review of my Troubadour Tote. “Now I have the perfect school bag! This is the perfect sized tote – … Continue reading →

 

The Neat Sheet, a fab new independent daily style blog,  gave my Soiree Messenger some love: “Finding the perfect bag that transitions easily from work to play can be a bit tricky. Finding one that can do double (err, triple) duty … Continue reading →

 

Another great mention in the press today!  They love that I feature vegan options (duh!) – but I especially appreciate that they dig my attention to detail. Plus they also enjoy reading about my passion for  bag-making on my blog. … Continue reading →

 

My pleated clutch is included in “The Best Recycled Leather Handbags” on GreenGrechen.com! What a treat! “Crystalyn Kae is most well-known for her vegan handbags, but recently she’s started creating some clutches with recycled leather for $95. How amazing is … Continue reading →

 

“From veggies to vegan handbags, buying what’s made locally is in. And when you buy merchandise made by local designers at locally owned boutiques, you double your shopping power. We’re glad that the rest of Seattle has finally caught on

My limited-edition Tapestry Troubadour Tote was featured today on Outblush, a daily blog for girls who love to shop. “We’re quite taken with the way the retro orange tapestry print accents contrast with the cognac brown glazed fabric on Crystalyn Kae’s … Continue reading →

 

Tonight I got my first glimpse of  the new movie ‘Worlds Greatest Dad’ at SIFF. . . and I am happy to say that two of my handbags are prominently featured in the movie!  

Yep, the Soiree Drawstring is a great bag to wear while riding your bike, and now there’s a video of it in action.  To commemorate the day, Ideal Bite created a video of their San Francisco staffers’ bike commute to work … Continue reading →