Second Skin___ Second Skin is a handbag that embraces body - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Wha What is the he des esign n about ut?

Second Skin___

• Second Skin is a handbag

that embraces body positivity.

• Drapes / folds of leather reflects beauty

in layers of skin & curves of the body that we often hide yet are constantly aware of.

• Hand crafted in veg-tanned leather;

representation of personal value in the commercialised industry of handbags.

How did the theme inspire yo you? Mirror to the Soul, Mind & Body

• Second Skin embodies a sensual

connection to our body and soul.

• Find beauty in shapes and lines of the

body that we are often too afraid to show when we look into the mirror.

• Evokes a sense of safeness, comfort,

and brings the handbag to life by giving it a humane personality.

Wha What is the he id idea & wh where does it come from?

• Ancient Greek & Roman sculpture uses

draped cloth to enhance body volume.

• Change in beauty standards caused

women to be more conscious of their body.

• Idea: Encourage women to connect

and embrace body imperfections.

What material did yo you use and why? y?

Vegetable-tanned Leather

• Similarity of colour / texture to human skin
• Can be wet-form moulded to mimic layers
• f skin & body curvature

Cream lambskin Leather

• Flexible, smooth: Suitable to hand-stitch

Why y leather?

• Redefine the personal

value of leather; Remind us that leather is also made out of skin and has a close connection to the body.

• By using leather in a

handbag, it is like our ‘Second Skin’.

• Timeless material: durable,

comfortable & meaningful.