On a trip back from New York earlier this year I ran into Augustina Boutique owner, Cristina Burgess, at the airport.  Over a glass of wine (or two!) she excitedly showed me swatches of some leather qualities she was working on for a new capsule collection of handbags.   Several months later, these swatches are now full blown clutches available for sale in-store and on-line.  Don’t be fooled by the scale of the photo because these puppies are large – basically, they are the size of a regular sheet of paper.  Maybe not best suited for the office, but definitely perfect for cocktail hour.

PAIGE gold brushed calf hair clutch by AUGUSTINA x Lauren Merkin
black trim | 8″ x 11.5″ | made in New York | $395