The Shell BagÂ_
Our absolute classic, the Shell Bag was developed for our very first fashion collection in 2011, and has since evolved each season, with new detailing and colourways. Its continued popularity over time, has resulted in it gaining its iconic status within the brand. Created through the sculptural construction of multiple layers of leather, the outcome is an intricate shell-like form, joined using luxurious golden domed fittings. A double gusset at the sides allows easy access to the bags interior, while a single strap and fitting closure at the top keeps the contents well secured. The Shell Bag is lined with a supple lambskin interior and has enough space for all of the evenings essentials. A polished brass ring serves as the handle of the bag and is the perfect size to slide onto the arm, allowing the hands to remain free to hold your cocktail glass, greet your guests, light a cigarette, etc.
“completely hand-crafted in our south London atelier using traditional leatherworking techniques, applied to distinctly complex constructions_�
Nude
Merlot
Merlot
Grey
Grey
Designer_
Úna Burke is a London based Leatherworker, Designer and Artist. She holds a Masters in Fashion Artefact from the prestigious Cordwainers College at the London College of Fashion, where her graduate collection ‘RE.TREAT’, won the 2009 Design Award for Best Static Collection. She set up her fashion label shortly afterwards, winning further national and international awards, including Irish Designer of the Year and nomination for WGSN’s Global Fashion Awards in New York. Using vegetable-tanned bovine leather and gold coated brass fittings, Burke brings together traditional techniques and contemporary aesthetics. With her distinctly complex constructions, she makes both seasonal fashion collections and figurative art pieces. The fusion of her four passions; Craft, Fashion, Fine Art and Psychology, results in her work having a very unique aesthetic and ethos. Her work has been exhibited in over twenty countries throughout Europe, Asia, USA and the Middle East and her pieces are coveted by collectors and high profile clients alike, such as Rihanna, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Cindy Crawford , Fifth Harmony, Jill Kargman and Nicki Minaj.
Rose Pink
Rose Pink
Brand_
Úna Burke Leather launched in 2010, producing pieces which are timeless, elegant, considered and sculptural. They are designed for the discerning customer who appreciates quality and creativity. Each piece is crafted entirely by hand in the Úna Burke Atelier, using top quality vegetan leather from the UK and Italy, earning the brand the ‘Positive Luxury Butterfly Trust Mark’. Fashion Collections include Belts, Bags, Jewellery and Body accessories which are concept based, often with human stories at their core, since inspiration is taken from psychological, military and medical sources. Figurative Art pieces are developed on a commission basis for private art collections, public exhibitions and museum archives. Collaborations include Lexus, Phillip Lim, Nars, The Hunger Games, Rolls Royce, L’Oreal, Fox Network, Taylor Swift, Vogue, and SHOWstudio. Una Burke Leather has shown during Fashion Weeks in London, Paris, Milan and New York as well as Shanghai, Rome, Hong Kong and Singapore. Featuring regularly in top publications such as Vogue, Collezioni, Interview, W, Numero, L’Officiel, Dazed and Confused, iD and Grazia, these pieces have now been stocked in some of the best fashion stores and galleries across the world.
“Una Burke Leather Accessories are timeless, elegant, considered and sculptural... ...for the discerning customer who appreciates quality and creativity_”
Navy
White
Materials_
Exterior: Vegetable Tanned Cow Hide Interior: Mineral Tanned Lambskin Hardware: Solid Brass, coated with Gold Handle: Gold Coated Brass Screws: Brass
Dimensions_ 30 x 17 x 14 cm
Pricing_
Wholesale: £335 / €360 / $435 RRP: £1085 / €1170 / $1405
Exchange rates are correct at time of printing but are subject to change. All invoicing will be in UK Pound Sterling.. RRP’s are dependant on local VAT rates.
White
Black
Black
Blueberry
Blueberry
Black
White
Merlot
Blueberry
Pink
Grey
Nude
Navy
ORDERING • We have no MOQ per colour/style, but a minimum order value available on request • Additional colours can be sourced on request. Exclusive colours may carry a surcharge • Past collection styles can be produced on request, please let us know if you are interested MATERIALS • Our Vegeable Tanned Leathers and our metal hardware are sourced from the UK and Italy • Our fittings are solid brass, then coated with gold, some are also available in Nickel, Gunmetal and ‘Old Brass’. Please specify which you would like. CRAFT PROCESS • Each item is completely hand-crafted in our South London Atelier • We handcut each panel and hand-join them with screws and fittings • All panels receive several layers of hand-finishing on both the surface and the edges SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY • Vegetable Tanned Leathers are less harmful to the earth than the Chrome Tanned alternative • We have been awarded “Positive Luxury Trust Mark” for our social & environmental standards • We often donate products for auction and take part in charity fundraising events. Charities that we support include Breast Cancer Research, Macmillan Cancer Support, ARC Cancer Support DELIVERY • Lead times: Approximately 6-8 weeks depending on order size and colour selection. Please tell us if you have any specific delivery requirements and we will try to accommodate • All shipping and customs costs are the responsibility of the buyer PAYMENT • 50% Proforma: To be paid within 7 days of order, final 50%: Invoiced and paid before dispatch • Euro & US Dollar prices are estimates based on current exchange rates • All invoicing will be in Pounds Sterling
Contact_ Email: sales@unaburke.com / emmett@unaburke.com / una@unaburke.com Phone: +44 (0)20 8871 4678 / +44 (0)79 6096 5924 / +44 (0)78 3065 0382 Website: www.unaburke.com
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All Designs, Construction Techniques & Photography Š Úna Burke 2017