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Ebony Loop Bag,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ebony Loop Bag,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ebony Loop Bag,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ebony Loop Bag,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ebony Loop Bag,  | International Design Awards Winners
Ebony Loop Bag,  | International Design Awards Winners

Ebony Loop Bag

Lead DesignersAnne-Christin Schmitt
Prize(s)Silver in Accessory / Bags
Entry Description

Crafted from ultra-soft waxed Italian calf leather Gretchens’ Ebony Loop Bag is a chic love-forever accessory. Remarkably soft-to-the-touch and avant-garde in shape it is a design investment piece that will pay off a million times. The Ebony Loop bag is Gretchens modern interpretation of the 60ies and will certainly add a fancy sparkle to your wardrobe. Carry it by the top loop for a sophisticated ladylike appeal or wear it with the detachable and adjustable shoulder strap for a hands-free vacation style. This bag will make you look gorgeous in any occasion.

The well-conceived shape is minimalistic and timeless. The handle is reinforced with a stiff material and the flap is padded – this does not only form the silhouette it also makes this bag a long term companion.

The detachable and adjustable shoulder strap is super convenient. It has a magnetic closureand a inside zippered pocket, mobile and open pocket.

Bio

My background is in leather goods, so this natural material is my inspiration. I prefer clean designs without adornments like rivets or studs. For me less is more, and in my designs I strive to bring out the beauty of the material - the leather.
Purist, modern shapes are my trademark. Paired with the unique quality that only traditional craftmanship breathes, each of my bags is a unique item hand-made in Europe.
Keeping in mind above all our customers, I create bags which are practical in use and often offer more than just one way of wearing, eg a shoulderbag that can be worn as backpack.

Awards and Prize

GRETCHEN handbags have been priced with numerous national and international design awards over the years:
RedDot Design Award – Germany (2012)
Sparks Design Award – USA (2012)
A’Design Award Platinum – Italy (2013)
Good Design Award – Australia (2014)
DDC Deutscher Designer Club (German Designers Club) – Germany (2014)
Sparks Design Award – USA (2014)
A’Design Award – Italy (2015)
Golden Pin Design Award – China (2015)
Good Design Award – China (2016)
German Design Award – Germany (2016)
K-Design Award – Korea (2017)