L O O K B O O K Spring / Summer 2018
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#Beauty Sustained
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A Note From The
Founder In late 2011, I changed the path of my career and decided to venture into the great unknown. I didn’t know how things would unfold but I had an idea I couldn’t let go of. It was a vision for a handbag. I’ll be the first to admit, the world is awash in handbags. They come in a constant rush of fashion trends. Many of them turn disposable when they start to show wear and tear or are no longer the “it” bag. What I wanted to create was something that defied this throw away culture. I grew up with an understanding that beauty can be fleeting. My middle name is “Mei” and it has the dual meaning of both “beauty” and “cherry blossom.” When I was a little girl, my grandmother would tell me the meaningof the cherry blossom. She would say how the cherry blossoms would bloom in brilliant force and then, only weeks after, the blossoms would fall. But if the trees were strong, they would bloom again next spring. It was a lesson in the ephemeral nature of beauty but also a message of hope and renewal.
AliceHe-rmosa Beach, CA
With these thoughts in mind, I began to explore the world of fabric, pattern making, and sewing. I wanted to design a handbag that would stand the test of time and trend. And to make it with a process that I could feel proud of. Today, the line continues to grow. Our tribe shares our philosophy of quality and individuality. And I am still passionately committed to the Mei Vintage vision: beauty, sustained.
Alice Huang, Creative Director & Founder of Mei Vintage
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What We’re About
#Beauty sustained #BeautySustained is the heart of the Mei Vinage philosophy: it’s about creating products that last a lifetime (like forever!), minimizing our impact on the environment (hooray!), and embracing beautiful the details that make each woman unique (chin up, Gorgeous!).
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(or how we started)
Follow your heart
Our roots are multicultural: Founder and Designer Alice Huang split her childhood between Taiwan and Los Angeles, then ran away to Hawaii (where she learned to slash a wave with the best of them). Eventually she chased her dreams back to LA where she started Mei Vintage in 2011 out of a passion for organic materials and up cycled textiles. At the time, there were many retro style handbags made of recycled or natural materials that were vintage in vibe but short on beauty. Mei Vintage grew from the wish to create a vintage style handbag line focused on quality and beautiful design. Mei (pronounced May) is Chinese for “beautiful.”
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A Day in the Life
The Mei Vintage Tribe
Our day-to-day world involves everything from deconstructing a 1920s kimono to directing a photo shoot on the beach. You might even catch us at Rosebowl Fleamarket with our mouths watering over a juicy vintage find. We drink a lot of coffee, indulge on a donut now and then, and keep the positive vibes flowing, even on Mondays. We look for inspiration from as close as the American West and as far as Japan. When we’re designing, we fuse our love of nature with a nostalgic, multicultural sensibility. Everyday, we thank our lucky stars we get to do something we love.
We dream, draw and sew for women who value individuality, collectability and quality. They are Urban Bohemians and Girl Bosses; risk takers and change makers. You’ll know a Mei Vintage Babe by her adventurous heart and quiet confidence.
What is Done in Love is Done Well
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S ustainability
We believe in mindful and conscious business practice. It starts with the good stuff: fabric and materials. We give new life to cast away textiles source our materials domestically whenever possible. We mold leather into handbags that, when maintained, last a lifetime.
Made in America
Our philosophy of responsibility continues into manufacturing. In 1965, 95% of US clothes and accessories were made domestically. Today, 98% are made elsewhere in factories and with materials that de-prioritize quality and working conditions and fail to consider environment impact. Mei Vintage started in California, and The Good Ole USA is where we still design and produce our handbags today. We work intimately with a family owned pattern maker and manufacturer to cultivate our bags by hand. Our partners provide their employees with a healthy working environment and take the same pride in their craft that we do.
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THE ORIGAMI
SKU# 007 (black)
$135 Measurements: 15” W x 8.5” H Available Color: Black Material: Teak wood and leather Finish: Antique brass Details: Chucky teak wood frame with magnetic closure. Detachable shoulder strap.
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A G E N C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S A N G E L E S S T. , # 2 1 4 / L O S A N G E L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T: 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / A G E N C Y S TA C Y@ G M A I L . C O M
THE KIMONO
SKU# 318A (sunburst)
SKU# 138C (art deco)
SKU#138D (abstract cloud)
SKU#137A (splash floral)
SKU#137B (splatter paint)
$44 Measurements: 10” W x 7.5” H, removable strap drops at 25” longest Limited Edition Prints (crafted from vintage kimonos and kimono inspired textiless)
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A G E N C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S A N G E L E S S T. , # 2 1 4 / L O S A N G E L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T: 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / A G E N C Y S TA C Y@ G M A I L . C O M
THE MOON BAG
SKU# TC120 (teal)
SKU# BC121S (black/paint stroke)
SKU# BC121 (black)
SKU# GC122 (gray)
SKU# LC124 (lilac)
SKU# TC120D (teal/retro daisy)
SKU# PC123N (pink/needle stitch floral)
SKU# PC123F (pink/floral)
SKU# PC123 (pink)
LC124S (lilac/paint stroke)
$115 Measurements: 8.75”W x 8.75”H, 3” depth, removable & adjustable strap drops at 28” longest Available Colors: Teal, Black, Gray, Pink, Lilac Limited Edition Prints: (crafted from vintage kimonos and kimono inspired textiless) Material: Leather with contracting kimono textile Finish: Silver Details: Convertible crossbody with removable strap. Interior zipper pocket and large exterior pocket.
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A G E N C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S A N G E L E S S T. , # 2 1 4 / L O S A N G E L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T: 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / A G E N C Y S TA C Y@ G M A I L . C O M
THE HERMOSA
SKU# TH120D (teal)
SKU# TH120P (teal)
SKU# TH121S (black)
SKU# PH123N (pink)
SKU# PH123F (pink)
SKU# LH124S (lilac)
$79 Measurements: 8”Wx 4.75”H, 2.5” depth, removable strap drops at 25” Limited Edition Prints (crafted from vintage kimonos and kimono inspired textiless) Material: Leather with contracting kimono textile Finish: Antique gold
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A G E N C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S A N G E L E S S T. , # 2 1 4 / L O S A N G E L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T: 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / A G E N C Y S TA C Y@ G M A I L . C O M
DONNA
SKU# TP120P (teal)
SKU# TP12D (teal)
SKU# TP121S (black)
SKU# PP123N (pink)
SKU# PP123F (pink)
SKU# LP124S (lilac)
$55 Measurements: 6.25”W x 8.25” H, strap drops at 25” Limited Edition Prints (crafted from vintage kimonos and kimono inspired textiles) Material: Top grain leather with kimono textile Finish: Antique Gold Details: Small crossbody pouch ideal for cell phone
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A G E N C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S A N G E L E S S T. , # 2 1 4 / L O S A N G E L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T: 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / A G E N C Y S TA C Y@ G M A I L . C O M
EDITH
SKU #91 (black)
SKU #92 (cognac)
SKU# 93 (silver)
$106 Measurements: 8.25” W x 5.5“ H, adjustable strap to 41” at longest Available Colors: Black, Cognac, and Silver Material: Top grain leather with suede accent Finish: Silver Details: Convertible fanny pack with removable and adjustable strap. Interior zipper pocket with exterior belt loop.
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A G E N C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S A N G E L E S S T. , # 2 1 4 / L O S A N G E L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T: 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / A G E N C Y S TA C Y@ G M A I L . C O M
ZIP CARD WALLET
SKU# 256 (black)
SKU#257 (cognac)
SKU# 255 (silver)
$22 Measurements: 4”W x 3”H Available Colors: Black, Cognac, Silver Material: Top grain leather Finish: Silver Details: Zipper pouch with two exterior card slots
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A G E N C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S A N G E L E S S T. , # 2 1 4 / L O S A N G E L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T: 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / A G E N C Y S TA C Y@ G M A I L . C O M
TRIANGLE TOTE
SKU# TG122 (light gray)
SKU# TB121 (black)
$150 Measurements: 12”W x 11”H, 6” depth, strap to 37” at longest Available Colors: light gray and black Material: mango wood and leather Finish: silver Details: Triangle wood handles with d etachable shoulder strap.
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AGEN C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S ANGE L E S S T . , # 2 1 4 / L O S ANGE L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T : 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / AGEN C Y S TA C Y @ GMAI L . C O M
COIN PURSE WRISTLET
SKU# TP120D (teal)
SKU# TP120P (teal)
SKU# TP121S (black)
SKU# PP123N (pink)
SKU# PP123F (pink)
SKU# CL124S (purple)
$24 Measurements: 4.25”W x 3.5” L, wristlet wraps 8” at longest Available Colors: Teal, Black, Gray, Pink, and Lavender Material: Leather with contrasting kimono inspired textile Finish: Antique gold Details: Coin Pouch with snap closure. Includes detachable wristlet.
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AGEN C Y S H O W R O O M / 8 6 0 S . L O S ANGE L E S S T . , # 2 1 4 / L O S ANGE L E S , C A 9 0 0 1 4 / T : 2 1 3 : 6 2 4 . 3 6 2 9 / AGEN C Y S TA C Y @ GMAI L . C O M
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