I well remember when Claudia Eicke presented her beautifully produced first leather bag ‚bonvoyage‚ (French for ‚have a good trip‘). It was her graduation from the University of the Arts Zurich in 2007 which led her onto the path of accessory design with a special twist.
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Operating under the label name of ‚envoyage‚ (French for ‚travelling‘) Eicke has just launched her first luxurious collection including a weekender, a shopper, a clutch and accessories such as purses and key holders in a distinct, elegant style.
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What bag are you carrying at the moment and what is inside?
I am carrying the shopper ‚Calvi‘. It’s really comfortable with the large volume and all the compartments. In my bag there are: iphone, wallet, keys, pencils, moleskine, „bag-in-bag“; the small purse ‚Carin‘ that contains all my beauty products.
Your trademark piece is the ‚Weekender‘. What makes it special?
The ‚Weekender‘ is very functional and leads to a phenomenal overview on all the belongings in the bag. The unique „tunnel compartment“ has room for shoes, newspapers, a bottle of wine….
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‚Envoyage‘ leather goods are for confident women who value individuality and live spontaneously. These women are fashionable and appreciate aesthetics as well as functionality, quality, exclusivity, and security in a handbag.
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What have you had for breakfast today?
Coffee and Zopf (or Challah, a special Swiss bread) with honey and cheese.
What’s next for envoyage?
I am planning a small men’s collection.
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Thank you and all the best with envoyage.