NELLE & Ogge debut capsule collection of screen-printed clutches

After a successful holiday capsule collection this past December, NELLE Handbags designer Laura Nelli is once again collaborating with Ogge, the independent textile line by screen-print designer Luci Kandler of Calpurnia Peach fame on a line of limited-edition, screen-printed clutches. The floral lace-print hard-case clutches will debut during l'atelier couture's grand re-opening runway show and party on Thursday (which will feature a fashion show with bridal designer Peter Langner. While not open to the public, you can view the clutches in NELLE's in-house showroom anytime following the party at l'atelier, by appointment only.

Vita.mn spotlight: NELLE + Ogge launches & the World (Craft) Fair

I write about the NELLE + Ogge launch and this weekend's World (Craft) Fair in this week's issue of Vita.mn:

A NELLE Holiday Launch, Holiday Event & Cyber Monday Sale

Lots of big news in from local handbag designer Laura Nelli this weekend. The designer of NELLE handbags has announced a just-launched collaboration line of silk, screen-printed holiday skirts and clutches with textile designer Luci Kandler (who you may remember from Calpurnia Peach), called NELLE + OGGE. The print collection was inspired by the designers' shared appreciation for Frida Kahlo’s irreverent personal style. Priced from $150 to $190, the limited-edition collection can be found online at nellehandbags.com, ogge.bigcartel.com, or in-store at l’atelier couture (l’atelier couture, 219 N Second Street, Suite 404, Minneapolis, 651-602-9492 (appointments required), lateliercouturebridal.com) & Details Style Lab (Details Style Lab: 346 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, 651-251-8700, www.detailsmn.com).

[A NELLE + OGGE clutch]

What's more: on Monday, November 28, NELLE will host a Cyber Monday Sale at nellehandbags.com, offering 20% off plus free shipping on the entire NELLE Collection. And finally, December 1 marks the kick off of the NELLE & HAROLD Holiday Event at l'atelier couture. The month-long cash-and-carry event features NELLE's holiday assortment of handmade clutches and accessories.

Calpurnia Peach calls it quits

Hot off the news that Calpurnia Peach co-designer Ashley Wokasch has been spending time in New York and collaborating with designer Rachel Antonoff comes the announcement that Calpurnia Peach is officially no longer.

[A look from Calpurnia Peach's F/W 2009 collection. Photo: Nic Marshall. Styling: Eclecticoiffeur]

Co-designer Luci Kandler sent out the following message today from Calpurnia Peach's Facebook page:

Hello,

As of 2011 Calpurnia Peach has closed its doors. We thank everyone for your support over the years and have enjoyed being a part of the MN fashion community. It’s been a pleasure meeting all of you and working with some amazing groups, foundations and people!

Sincerely,

CP

Sad news to be sure - I was a fan since they first popped up in Voltage 2007 and had the opportunity to work with them over the years. But I'm excited to see what's next for both of these talented designers.