La
Chica Chic
Written by Yvette N. Coleman
La Chica Chic Inc, a San Diego based company,
has created stylish and daring
handbags that set themselves apart from the competition
with excellent craftsmanship.
La Chica Chic fuses unique intertwining of metal,
gems, and jewels. The handmade bags are
inspired by world travels and the vast culture
that people offer throughout the world.
La Chica Chic has a strong connection with its
community and employees. The company is not only
concerned with the working condition and education
of its employees, but also with giving back to
the local community. The Sao Paulo-based fashion
house closely works with the Todos Pela Educação,
which is an organization dedicated to empowering
and educating the children of Brazil: http://www.todospelaeducacao.org.br
La Chica Chic’s stand out collection is
also “going green” - - the
Malia Bag is one of La Chica Chic’s efforts
in providing an eco-friendly option while looking
chic and fashion forward. The Malia Bag,
as well as other canvas products produced by La
Chica Chic, have a focus and emphasis on earth
conscience for the fashion conscious. All the
canvas material used to create these gorgeous
and fashionable bags is constructed out of 100%
recycled truck tarps.
La Chica Chic has been recognized at the Independent
Handbag Designer Awards, with its very own Sophie
Bag chosen to feature in the category for
“Most Socially Responsible”
out of 600 other applicants.
What do you think will be the biggest
trends for 2009?
I am currently working on my Spring/Summer 2009
and the collection is based in Barcelona, [which
translates into] lots of patchwork, multi colors
stones, small shapes.
What trends are you seriously tired of?
I am tired of the metallics and the hobo looks
that everybody has. It is so yesterday and there
is no design, just lots of different knock offs
with different hardware, that's all.
Words of wisdom from Cris of La Chica
Chic:
Just do what you love, believe it, make it fun
even with all the difficulties and the ups and
down in the industry, don't give up.
LA CHICA CHIC can be purchased at Henri Bendels
in NY and La Chica Chic Showroom: 2535 Kettner
Blvd, suite 3A5, San Diego.
For more information please visit www.lachicachic.com
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