Renee Larson debuts handbag line

Until now, local designer Renee Larson has been known for her vintage-inspired jewelry and whimsical fascinators. Today, she announced her latest foray: handbag design. The handbag line incorporates vintage fabrics - namely brocade, jewelry, and tweed - and vintage jewelry pieces, or you can design your own handbag by choosing fabrics, colors and embellishments. She'll be debuting the line along with her jewelry and fascinators at this Saturday's Wild Ruffle Pop-Up Shop in Prior Lake. Visit reneelarson.com to view the full collection.


Sale details: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 16120 Eagle Creek Avenue, Prior Lake, 612-805-5138, www.wildruffle.com

Next weekend: The Walker's Local Artist Jewelry Mart

Just in time for Mother’s Day shopping, the Walker Shop is back with another installment of its popular Local Artist Jewelry Mart. The day-long trunk show showcases one-of-a-kind pieces by nineteen local jewelry artists and designers from the Twin Cities - most of which are not usually carried at the Shop.

I have long been a fan of Lauren Neal's Carrier Pigeon line, which is muted and minimal yet detailed and quietly bold. Each piece seems to carry a story. She does all original castings in gold and silver. I am really digging this silver ring.

Renee Larson is known for her whimsical, vintage-inspired designs.

Lefthand Originals by Larissa Loden are always fun and quirky. She designed a very cool line exclusively to go with designer Ivan Idland's collection at this year's Voltage - expect to see some of those pieces at the sale.

I hadn't yet heard of Annika Kaplan, but I really love this edgy, minimalist design.

Tia Keoubounpheng's minimalist, modern silvercocoon line is regularly carried at the Walker Shop, but expect to see some of her bolder, statement pieces in molded plastic.

Other designers featured include Brittany Foster of BMF Jewelry, Tasha Rae Tatro of Tasha Rae Jewelry, Mel Tudisco, Rebecca Wicklund, Yen Chee, Bridget Clark, Britta Kauppila of Britta Lynn Designs, Marisa Martinez of Meztiza Designs, Lauren Nicole, Liz Oie, Sarah Sitarz of Sarah Michaela Designs, Jill Smith, Molly Spilane, and Helen Wang.

Bonus: If you "like" the Walker Shop on Facebook, you can receive 20 percent off all Walker Shop purchases April 27 to May 4. Walker members always receive 10 percent off at the Walker Shop.

Details: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Walker’s Medtronic Gallery, 1750 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-375-7633, shop.walkerart.com

Renee Larson lookbook featuring Raul Osorio

l'étoile editor-in-chief Kate Iverson shot and styled this new photo shoot for local jewelry and accessory designer Renee Larson featuring her new line of fascinators, also featuring the fall collection by local designer Raul Osorio with model Lindsay Tauer. Cute! Osorio's womenswear is to die for, and Larson's headpieces are simply darling.





All photos: Kate Iverson