Gerard Darel - Handbag Designers Autumn Winter 2008

The Darel company was founded by Gérard and Danielle Darel in 1971 and continues to be family managed. In choosing Mamie as its future muse, Gérard Darel has found the ideal match.

Some of the world’s most beautiful women have stood in as muses for Gerard Darel.
They have included, Stephanie Seymour, Brooke Shields, Christy Turlington, Natassja Kinski and most recently Charlotte Gainsbourg. But Gerard Darel’s latest muse is Mamie Gummer, who is not just the daughter of Meryl Streep, but also a very promising young actress.

So Gerard Darel has names his new collection after Mamie and if I was her, I would be very pleased with that, as there are some very beautiful handbags in that collection.
In style some of them remind me a little of the Nanini handbags, but maybe you feel different about that!
I only picked four to show you as I feel the designs need space to breathe! ? And here they are…

Clockwise from top left:

Barcelona “24 hours” Baby glazed leather
Only thing I would worry about with this Gerard Darel handbag is that it seems to be very open and possibly invite thieves. Not very practical.

Dublin “24 hours” bag with pompoms, Hand-knitted with leather straps
This Gerard Darel handbag in difference seems very practical. In fact it seems so soft and comfy that you could use it as a pillow for a little nap while you are waiting for your flight (you are certainly living the life of a jet-setter, no?)

Mini Maddalena “24 hours” bag, smooth leather
This Gerard Darel handbag looks very handy and cute.

Foldable Ibiza “24 hours” bag, cotton and leather
A great all-rounder Gerard Darel handbag in my opinion! Foldable! What will they come up with next!! :D