
While flipping through the pages of the September issue of Fashion Magazine, a tiny little blurb caught my eye. As I have the common lack of restraint when it comes to overloading my purse with things I don't need... makeup, ipod, gum, shoes (you never know), clothes, notebook, camera, water bottle, vitamins, and a myriad of other items, I couldn't help but be intrigued by the mention of a bag that can be oversized if you want, or folded up nicely if you are having a simplified day. The designer of this bag is Vancouverite Erin Templeton. Erin was born here, but studied shoemaking at Cordwainer's College in London England. I was happy to be the one to tell Erin about her mention in Fashion magazine, and asked her to tell me her inspiration behind the Only bag...a girl needs.
"I made the Only, for me because I am always over dressing, I hate to be cold or hot, so if I go out to an opening or someplace fun at night, and then I have scarves, and hats and big sweaters piled up all over the place, I made a bag that looks small when you need it too, but can accomodate all your crap, when you need it too, as well as it makes a great pillow on a train! People have discovered it works well for lap tops, for ladies in the working world."
All of Erin's designs...including the Only bag, can be found in Vancouver at Eugene Choo, Dream, The Block, and Gravity Pope.
Photo courtesy of Karin Bubas.
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Ya...the great thing about this site is that there's somethin for everyone...glad you can appreciate that, Sean! Sorry to post so much in the Fashion & Style section, I know that was your market.
Posted by: Kari at August 30, 2006 11:29 AM
Oh not at all! Its just that it was neglected so i felt obliged to post a couple of fashion things. it allows me to focus on other things and not worry about the fashion section.
Posted by: sean orr at August 30, 2006 01:04 PM
Perfect :)
Posted by: Kari at August 30, 2006 02:04 PM
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I am so glad you're writing for Beyond Robson. I've been wanting to write about Erin for ages. What's next? Link? Dace? Picnic? Stoked.
Posted by: sean orr at August 30, 2006 01:18 AM