ally capellino messenger bags

for all the recessionistas out there: designers collaborating with other fast fashion retailing firms isn't a new idea, but it's a great way to score a similar item from the designer's range for usually much less. here's one of the better kept secrets: british designer ally capellino's cotton bags are both functional and stylish, but she also did a special range for london's tate museum which is equally stylish but at much affordable prices!

ally capellino beige jeremy waxed cotton messenger bag
beige waxed cotton shoulder bag with tan leather trim. bag has envelope style opening with double tan leather strap fastening and brown canvas shoulder strap. bag is lined in cream and brown pinstripe canvas. 38cm x 26cm x 11cm. available from my-wardrobe for £151.

ally capellino satchel black
black artist's satchel bag created specially for tate by ally capellino and features her distinctive use of durable, utilitarian yet beautiful materials. internally the bag has a main section with two zip pockets. 30cm x 30cm x 6cm. available from the tate museum shop for £35.23.

you obviously get a lot more for your money with the waxed cotton messenger, better lining, better looking waxed cotton, leather base etc. but if it is for no frills travelling, the tate option is a decent watered down choice.

hmmm i need to get myself down to the tate, it's been a l00o00g while since i last went.