One October launches capsule collection and e-commerce site

I’m going to go ahead and admit it: I’m a fiend for handbags. All accessories, really, but handbags are my special love. I don’t actually own as many as people think I do – only 9, but they are mercilessly edited. Nor do I stick only to extremely high-priced bags, two in my current collection are designer lines by Target. I have a black Gucci bag that is circa 1988, that my mother brought back from Italy when she was an international flight attendant for TWA, as well as a 1989 LV bag that came from Paris. I don’t carry these, however, because I would die if something spilled on them.

But back to the point – I love shopping for handbags of all types, so I’m always thrilled to share my finds with you. One October was founded by Emmy winning actress Roxana Zal, and feature an interesting component: salmon skin. For real. They utilize leather with salmon skin, a sustainable resource, therefore creating a product with exotic skins that environmentally conscious consumers can feel positive about carrying. The salmon leather is considered part of the “Exotic Leather” category. This is based on the fact that its covering scales stay intact, so it retains great strength while being thin and workable.

And it’s my favorite color. It needs to be mine, ASAP. Nothing in the line is over $350, with puts them in the affordable category, and they are all unique with a great sense of style.

She doesn’t just do handbags, either. There are several other types of accessories, all of which are worthy of a look-see. Head over to One October‘s website and check them out for yourself.
 

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