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Sydney Handbags

Finding inspiration from Australia's natural wonders, designer Catherine Hong created wearable works-of-art featuring flora and fauna from her journey.

Hear about the collection from Catherine.

Behind The Design

Designer Catherine Hong experiences the natural wonders of Australia.

Designer Catherine Hong experiences the natural wonders of Australia.

Catherine begins with a unique sketch for each butterfly, capturing its distinct characteristics.

Catherine begins with a unique sketch for each butterfly, capturing its distinct characteristics.

Each butterfly comes to life through intricate stitching layered over shimmering gold leather—a process that takes up to 2.5 hours.

Each butterfly comes to life through intricate stitching layered over shimmering gold leather—a process that takes up to 2.5 hours.

Finally, 32 hand-sewn beads are added to each Harmony Flap bag, tracing the exquisite details.

Finally, 32 hand-sewn beads are added to each Harmony Flap bag, tracing the exquisite details.