Re-purposed Army Duffle Bags

I’m kind of excited about this one!  I’m always on the lookout for a suitable heavy duty tote that I can take to the beach, sling to a bbq and leave on the grass, do my grocery shopping or take to a picnic.  So with that in mind I came up with my own.  Army Duffle Bags which are humongous and literally on me when slung over my shoulder nearly reach the floor were the starting point.  I downsized it and added my signature leather straps.

Bags are in original condition, complete with bleach stains, doodlings and stamps.  I just finished making this one before I have to run to work and couldn’t wait until morning to wait until the lighting is better in my apt. to take better pictures.  Buuuuutt, here it is!!  It’ll be up in my Etsy Store soon! It goes without saying, but very very limited edition, as all are one of a kind – as I find them duffles.

ERRANT – ss2010 – New Bags

Errant – adj.

To stray from the proper course or standard…

Carlos Pouch, named for the fantastic Carlos Falchi

Patchwork BrownsShades of Gray and Black

Errant LeslieThe Classic Doctor Bag gets a makeover

As usual, get them HERE

Menswear coming soon…

New Bags

After a few weeks of working on commissions I was able to get to work on some more reid.damnit goods!  Check it out the sale section HERE

Where you’ll find these babies

On sale was $145 now $90 – mid size satchel, fully lined, zipper closure

On Sale was $145 now $90 – mid size satchel, fully lined, zipper closure

Was $70 now $60 suede slouch, double strap, fully lined

NEW! Be Number 1, be The Dark Horse $80

Wet Look Black Slouch with extra long messenger style strap

NEW! Be Number 1, be The Dark Horse $80

Denim look blue leather Slouch, fully lined

In case you forgot – shop here at http://www.reiddamnit.etsy.com

CLUTCH CANDY CONTINUED..

I’ve been busy, I’ve been glued to my Singer making up more and more and more.  These two are limited edition, both hides were from Australia and New Zealand when I lived there and have traveled about as much as anyone with wanderlust could hope to.

Exterminate..Exterminate..

Does this not remind you of a Dalek?? Not intentional I can assure you, but certainly springs to mind right?

Flash Dance

Right in time for the Flash Dance premiere…

Get your goodies HERE

NEW BAGS

Soaring temperatures aside Fall/Winter is coming!  I’ve got some fresh colours for the new season and I’m excited to share them with you!  Shop for them HERE.

My buddy 'Singer'

King Slouch in Suede Tan

King Slouch in Chocolate

Slouch Baby Blue

Okay, personal favourite – Slouch in Baby Blue, he – can I say it’s a ‘he’ – has this great distressed Denim look to it.  Don’t you love it?!

COME VISIT ME AT THE WILLIAMSBURG FLEA!

So I have been invited to have a stall at Williamsburg’s newest Flea Market on Wythe Ave between S2nd St. and S3rd st. I am very excited to be participating in the Burg’s community and hope you’ll come to see me.  Go for brunch then wander down between 12-6.

Read all about all the fun activities that’ll be happening here.

Take the L to Bedford and walk a few blocks, couldn’t be easier! You’ll find all the items in my ETSY STORE and more!

FREE SHIPPING ON REID.DAMNIT GOODS FOR THIS WKD ONLY!

FREE SHIPPING IN MY STORE THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND COME VISIT ME HERE

NEW BAGS INSTORE!

Shoe making is off for now, class cancelled – boo! So I’m making bags at a furious pace. Come visit me at the store to get yourself some fantastic buys for summer. Hobo slouches only $70, genuine gorgeous leather handmade by me in between coffee breaks and grilled cheese sandwiches.

Reviews: “Beautiful white ssssnake bag, perfectly crafted and just what i wanted for summer” -TB from SC

“It’s Beautiful! love it Thank you” -LL from NZ

“beautiful, just like the picture, thanks sooo much” NT from Canada

PRE-DISASTERED SPRING O9

So I’ve been a little busy..I bought my very own vintage industrial sewing machine and have found production to be about a 999%  faster and easier.  And thus I bring to you the first taste of Spring – Pre-disastered.  This is a reference to a movie ‘The World According to Garp’. Basically it means I take skins that are imperfect and celebrate the fact that they already disastered, there is nothing left to ruin. Some will have minor holes or scuffs that will not compromise structural strength but add and create a new idea of beauty.  For a clutz such as myself, this is pretty much the perfect scenario – last week at Brunch I jumped the last step going down the stairs and hit the lowered ceiling with my forehead – since I can’t seem to get through a week without disastering myself or something around me.  Check it and buy it here or here. Stay tuned, more genius bags and accessories to come in this range.