Anya Hindmarsh Bags Offer a Halloween Treat
Win a Halloween Hindmarsh Tote, Clutch or Purse
Oct 26, 2008
Visitors to Hindmarsh stores are encouraged to pick from “Anya Hindwitch’s” Trick-or-Treat bag. Alternatively visit her website online and enter into the Trick-or-Treat prize draw to win a Hindmarsh bag. Winners will qualify for a handbag up to the value of £800, a clutch £500, and purse up to the value of £300. Just click on the Trick-or-Treat link on the site to register – no purchase is necessary.
Handbag designer Anya Hindmarsh is best known for her ethical stance against plastic bags with the launch of her iconic “I’m NOT a Plastic Bag" tote in 2007. Her very uniquely British bag designs are loved the world over.
Celebrity Endorsements
The British designer is famous for her top-handled totes and evening clutches favored by the likes of Lucy Liu, Angelian Jolie, Kylie Minogue, Thandie Newton, Naomi Watts, Claudia Schiffer and Sienna Miller. One of her most sought after bags this season is the Rocky, proudly carried by actress Reese Witherspoon, which has emerged in fashion circles as a "must-have" bag.
Handbags for Fall Winter 2008
According to her official site, Hindmarsh’s fall winter 2008 collection has been inspired by furniture design and architecture which has given her creations a geometric and linear feel. The bags have a forested color palette in tactile and rare fabrics. Perry (£695) a gorgeous oversized day bag in chic seventies-style looks set to be a winner, having been featured so far in Elle, Vogue and In Style.
Anya Hindmarsh – Handbag Designer
Hindmarsh first started her handbag business at the tender age of 19. She now has 46 shops worldwide and was the first recipient of "Brand of the Year "at the British Fashion Awards. Such is her popularity acorss the pond that she has also created limited addition bags for the Target label, "Anya Hindmarsh for Target," available in US stores for just 6 weeks from October 12 through December 26, 2008 and at Target.com.
In the UK’s Times newspaper “My Life in Fashion: Anya Hindmarsh,” of February 20, 2008, Hindmarsh describes her brand as “British, humorous and bespoke.” Her bags are about craftsmanship and a strong belief in the power of a bag. Her favorite is her bespoke Ebury which has a message inscribed inside it from her husband and children.
I’m Not a Plastic Bag
Hindmarsh's ethical campaign against the use of plastic bags (especially within supermarkets) was aimed to raise awareness of wasted plastic bags. The campaign’s success was overwhelming: 80,000 people queued on one day in England alone to buy her £5 cotton “I’m NOT a plastic bag” tote. In Beijing 30 people were treated in hospital after being caught in a manic rush of shoppers desperate to buy the bag. Today her principles and design have spawned many eco-friendly copies and retailers across the globe have joined in raising awareness encouraging the use of reusable shopping bags.
Own a Personalized Anya Hindmarsh Bag
For anyone visiting her site for the first time Hindmarsh offers a Be a Bag service in which you can request a uniquely personalized Anya Hindmarsh tote, top-handled bag or washbag for between £125 to £215. Customers choose their bag design and send in an image, from person to much loved pet. This is a great, afforable gift idea for the woman who has everything. However, allow 8 to 10 weeks for delivery.
