Crystalyn Kae Blog

Today I had the honor of having my bags featured on Treehugger.com!  Wow!  I still can’t believe it. That squeaking sound you hear? That’s me trying to scrounge together enough pennies for one of Crystalyn Kae’s luscious climate-forward bags.

Crystalyn Kae was recently featured in an article in CT Green Scene.: “Looking for that classy little clutch or a funky Hobo? Look no further for your eco-chic handbag. There are some great shops online that have made the old new … Continue reading →

 

Crystalyn Kae was featured in Deirdre Imus’ new book “The Essential Green You!” I adore my Monarch black hobo bag – it’s chic and vegan!  She uses a great mix of vintage fabrics and upholstery -grade fabrics that have been … Continue reading →

 

My ale brown Metier tote was featured in this month’s Neet Magazine! Check it out!

 

Featured in the Seattle section of Lucky Magazine: “Sweet, fan-like pleats and subtle rivets add the loveliest texture to Crystalyn Kae’s hobo.” Monarch Hobo, www.crystalynkae.com

 

I was recently interviewed for the Girlie Girl Army blog – which is a powerful voice for the vegan community and I was happy to share my design aesthetic, low-impact lifestyle and ethical business practices,

I have relished the opportunity to contribute to the next generation of fashion designers: mentoring students in preparation for their senior fashion show, hands-on demonstrations in my workshop, as well as offering jobs and internships.   

I was recently filmed at work in my studio and around Seattle, sharing my experiences as an alumni of WSU‘s Apparel & Textiles program. 

 

Seattle Magazine, May 2008 “This Métier shopper bag by Seattle-based designer Crystalyn Kae easily transforms from casual tote to stylish purse. Stash magazines, a water bottle, a map and your laptop for weekend roaming, or fold down the corners and. . .

The gals at Cool Mom Picks brought my lovely pleated clutches to be featured on San Francisco’s afternoon t.v. show – for their Mother’s Day Gift Ideas. Watch the show online here.

 

In this month’s (February 2008) issue of Martha’s Body + Soul Magazine, my glazed fabric pleated clutch was featured!. Ethically responsible handbag designer, Crystalyn Kae has found a way to unite high style with serious social consciousness. “ I guess … Continue reading →

 

  “Here’s how much we love the bags from Crystalyn Kae: I emailed designer Crystalyn Kokorowski about ordering one of her gorgeous Soirée Drawstring Bags for myself, and then one for my co-editor Kristen as a holiday gift. Simultaneously, Kristen … Continue reading →

 

  I love this bag from Crystalyn Kae and I must own one. I realize that I have approximately 12,001 other bags, but I just need to add this one to my collection. It would be so perfect this fall, … Continue reading →

 

With the colder weather ensuing, you’ll need a bigger bag to carry more stuff- something to hoarde your cute shoes in so you can scrap the giant Sorel boots you were forced to wear one you get into the office, … Continue reading →

 

  This utterly fabulous drawstring tote is for girls on the go who need bottomless bags to effortlessly accommodate everything needed for work and play. Local designer Crystalyn Brennan makes this very chic, pleated handbag with glazed fabric. She makes … Continue reading →

 

I have been lucky enough to have my designs mentioned twice in the last two weeks on the Bag Lady blog: “I can see Crystalyn Kae going far. It won’t be long before one of her funky ribbon trimmed hobo … Continue reading →

 

"Sometimes the most thoughtful presents come in small packages. For a fashionista, wrap up a small zipper pouch made of retro fabric by handbag designer Crystalyn Kae."

Crystalyn Kae Accessories in Seattle offers handcrafted hobos, totes, and shoulder bags made of 100 percent vegan products.