Men's Accessories Launch

For a long time, people have been asking when we will be expanding into men's products. Designs have been in the pipeline for the past year and we are now happy to announce that we have just launched our very first men's accessories range. 
This capsule range consists of three products; a billfold wallet, a single cardholder and a double cardholder. They are all hand stitched and include an embroidered 'R' from the Reclaim logo. These are the first instalments in our men's range, with more products launching in the new year.

Find them online now. 

The Billfold Wallet

The Double Cardholder

The Single Cardholder

Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection Launch

So as you may have seen we recently launched our A/W 14 collection.

It is now available to view and purchase online here, reclaimbags.co.uk/?page_id=782.

The new collection includes the staple clutches we are known for, two backpacks and a large tote bag. The new range embraces this season's love of craftwork, with distinct blue and orange PVC weaving and detailed hand stitching; whilst also staying true to our signature style of clean lines and original design. 

It was a really fun collection to design and we hope you like it as much as do. We love to hear your feedback so be sure to let us know what you think. Take a look at a few of our favourite pieces below.

Make Tracks With Reclaim, Part 3.

So as you know we have been asking our customers to send us their own pictures with their Reclaim bags. We love to see where you and Reclaim travels and love seeing your pictures. We have recently updated the feature with new photos you lovely lot have been sending us. Our favourite have been customers posing in New York and Sydney! Do keep sending us your snaps! Please send via email to contact@reclaimbags.co.uk, or via Twitter or Facebook. Check out the full gallery here, http://reclaimbags.co.uk/?page_id=326.

Here are our most recent ones to give you some ideas! 

New Minis launching on the website!

As you may have seen, we recently completed a pop-up concession in Topshop, Oxford Street.  While there we launched new mini clutches in a variety of different coloured PVC that were exclusive to Topshop.

Following the success and popularity of these, we have decided to launch the new coloured minis on our own website very shortly. The bright, bold colours of these summer editions make them the perfect statement piece. The new minis will be available in clear, transparent yellow, blood orange, royal blue, transparent blue and dark green. Follow us on twitter, @Reclaimbags to hear the exact launch date. Check out the preview images below. Which will be your favourite?!

Kuttlefish online selling platform

We are happy to announce that we have just launched some of our products on online selling platform Kuttlefish.com.

Kuttlefish is a new online community not only for selling sustainable and innovative products, it also allows you to share and exchange your ideas on reuse, recycling and upcycling, in the hope to both inspire and teach. There are thousands of great ideas to explore and many exciting products, including our very own Reclaim originals, to find if you fancy treating yourself.

We are very happy to be a part of this new community and look forward to watching it grow. Start exploring it for yourself now at http://kuttlefish.com/. Let us know what you find! Products we are offering on the site include our, Slip Clutches Large and Small and our Envelope Clutches Small and Square, see below.

Mini madness at Topshop Oxford Street!

So as some of you will know, a few weeks ago we launched our very own pop-up concession in the flagship Topshop store in London. 
We have had a variety of our products on offer there, ranging from our smaller rubber purses to some of our larger products like the PVC and rubber shoulder bag. Of all the products in stock however, there has been one style that has proved very popular with the Topshop customers! So much so that we have designed variations of it. Introducing the PVC and Rubber Mini, one of the newer additions to our collections, which first came in black and red PVC. This then progressed and we also started producing it in our original Clear PVC. 
The Clear and Red PVC minis were both available from the launch at Topshop. After seeing the popularity of these in the first couple of weeks, we decided to trial some other colours exclusive to the pop-up at Topshop. The mini is now also available in blue, grey, orange and yellow which caused a lot of excitement! 
What do you think of our new colours? If you get the chance, pop into store to get your hands on one of our exclusive new minis while you can! For a preview, take a look at the pictures below. 

Concession opening in Topshop Oxford Street

So you may or may not know, but on Sunday 18^th we launched our very own pop-up concession in the flagship Topshop store in London’s Oxford Circus. It took a lot of hard work and preparation in the weeks previous to get organised and ready for the opening. Calling in all the favours and help we could, we managed to pull it off and are very pleased with the results! We are really excited about what the next few weeks hold and will make sure we keep you updated! 

If you get a chance or are in the area, pop in, as we would love to hear your feedback! Take a look at the pictures below to see what’s on offer!

New collection preview

So after giving you a little look into our development stage of the new collection earlier this month, we thought we would also give you a preview into the finished collection before it launches.
If you remember we had been playing with various new fastenings, we settled on a heavy, rectangular clip as it fitted with the structural and architectural influences within the collection and also became a feature piece on the bags.
We were also experimenting with different techniques to attach the bags together, such as sewing. Although there are details of the bags which are sewn, we decided that our original interlocking method was unique to Reclaim and most visually appealing for the construction of the bags.

Have a look at some of our favourite pieces from the new collection and let us know what you think?

Preview development for new collection

So for the past couple of weeks, we have been sampling lots of different things, be it techniques or fastenings etc,  for the new collection. We have had a lot of fun experimenting and thought you might be interested in what we've been doing.

Final decisions have been made for the new bags and they will be coming very shortly so keep your eyes open!

Take a look at what we have been sampling.

Trade shows in Paris

So this week we travelled to Paris for a research trip to attend Tranoi and Who's Next, both well known trade shows worldwide. Trade shows give companies the opportunity to meet professionals in the industry from buyers to stylists and everything in between. 

Tranoi, although on a smaller scale compared to Who's Next was great with our personal favourite exhibitors being clothes designer http://www.blkopm.com/, shoe designer http://www.katmaconie.com/ and jewellery designer http://especes-especes.com/.

Who's Next is a much larger show, which gives the opportunity for different sections including, Who's Next Accessories, Premiere Classe, Who's Next Ready-To-Wear and Fame all of which specialise in different areas. It was a long day, however very worthwhile. Favourites from the day include shoe designer http://www.notjustalabel.com/charkviani, bag designer http://www.whosnext.com/wp/pt-pt/brands/lamat/ and clothes designer http://www.drapersonline.com/whos-next-paris-avec-s/5045485.article.