The inspiration of a signature bag resulted from a photo of random objects that grabbed my attention and were gathered for this photo. The rich colors and textures of the objects inspired a bag that would reflect the balance of lush textures and vivid colors.

After reflecting for five minutes on what came to mind about the story the objects, power and sophistication left a lasting impression. So, I wanted to design a bag that made a powerful statement and lends itself to transcend time with a sophisticated style.

The next step in the process involved creating a a pattern and sewing a mockup of the bag to determine the labor, materials, profit, and retail price of the bag. The mockup was made out of muslin.

After the mockup was complete, adjustments to the paper pattern were made to refine the design and shape of the bag.

The next phase, involved calculating the production costs of the bag based on locally sourced fabrics and creating a production cost grid. The retail price will vary between $86.10 and $104.10, respectively, depending on the fabric choice. Production Costs Grid