Sarah's Clutch

When i began experimenting with Clutches in 2008, i wasn't even sure what really were the parameters for it. I knew it was a fancier version of a wrist bag worn on the red carpet or out at the club. The concept of a Clutch is more that a bag to holding your essential while out at an event, party or simply having fun, it's worn as an accessory, which should stands out and complement your Ensemble.

I was inspired by the idea of playing with the idea of a practical but glamorous object and pushing the possibilities to explore what products i could define under this category. Could it still be called a Clutch if it has a handle such as a strap for the wrist, because then shouldn't it be called a wristlet? Or did the size matter because if it was too little it could be confused with a coin purse. Maybe improvising with the way it can be carried on the body could lead to further product development. For now, the glam of my "Sarah's Clutch" is on the twist of the wrist.

BAF'09

I will take part of the 6th annual "Barrio Art Fest" this September 19th & 20th in Humboldt Park. I will be unveiling my new line of Plastique Clutches, Satin Mini Totes and the Men's Zippered Pocket Wallets. I'm very excited to participate and get feedback on these new products. I will also be selling a small collection of Black & White photography featuring "Jueyes", Puerto Rican land crabs. An interesting collection and very curious.

Plastique In Chicago Land

Spring '09

Sample Sale

On October 24 of 2008, I had my first Sample Sale along with other two local designers, Richard Dayhoff, a famous fashion designer and Valerie Downs, a jewelry designer. This was a great learning experience as to how to self promote your creations and business to the public. A great number of supporter who attended this event included coworkers, long-time customers from my day-job and classmates from Columbia College. For being my first sale, I made a great profit at the end of the day. I'm looking forward to more events like this in the future.

Biografia

I was born in Ponce, P.R. in 1974 and raised in Jamestown, N.Y. Since an early age, I was always encouraged by my parents to follow my instinct. My mother is a seamstress and my father an inventor, and although, they never enforced their trades on me, it became second nature. 

I used to design women fashions and accessories but felt something was missing. I decided to enroll at Columbia College and fuse my self-taught Fashion Design with Product Design. This was a time of self-discovery and soul searching. I had the desire to build my own future but first needed to build a solid foundation. After graduating in the Spring of 2008, I knew it was time for me to follow my dream and fulfill my potential. Making bags is my passion. 

I construct bags and accessories using Recycled plastics,  Reclaimed fabrics, and premium materials. As a  designer, my goal is to implement aesthetics and manufacturing techniques to produce exceptional quality accessories.  All of my products are made to wear gracefully and endure your everyday commute. The manufacturing process is based on quality craftsmanship using common materials in innovative ways and focuses on distinctive detail. I design my hand bags and other soft goods here in Chicago