Opelle – Emerging Fashion Fridays
Opelle – Emerging Fashion Fridays Striking the perfect balance between luxury and functionality, homegrown label Opelle is making a splash in the Canadian fashion scene with its line of high quality handbags. The brand’s vision is to “create pieces that close the gap between traditional luxury & fast-fashion”. Using 100% genuine leather handcrafted in a utilitarian design, Opelle’s Permanent Collection encompasses 24 unique styles with seasonal collections released twice a year. Founder Amy Malcolm is a Toronto-native with a multi-disciplinary background of formal and non-formal training in sculpture, industrial design, textiles & women’s wear. Her training is complimented by self-taught skills and techniques developed through years of experimentation. Initially using her home as a work studio and selling online on Etsy, Amy has developed a loyal following. She maintains a strong, hands-on relationship with each stage of Opelle’s creative process ensuring that each bag is a true reflection of her…
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