I must admit, I sometimes overlook Alaïa.
I know Alaïa creates handbags. I’ve included them in round-ups, and I’ve seen them worn by street style stars during fashion week. But somehow, I still forget that Alaïa not only creates handbags but also creates covetable ones at that.
The handbag market is ruled by major luxury brands, making it easy to overlook the brands that aren’t focused on handbags. Like many of you, we’re always trying to discover new bags and brands we don’t usually cover. Alaïa is one of them, and its latest bag is definitely worth mentioning.
From My Feed to Your Screen
I was doing a typical scroll through Instagram last month when a cool, east/west shoulder bag caught my eye. I don’t usually gravitate towards east/west bags, but this one exuded chicness, and I immediately wanted to know more.
I made a mental note and filed it away. Then, this past weekend, a post from Pieter Mulier, creative director of Alaïa, reminded me of the Alaïa Le Teckel Bag. It was love at first sight yet again, and I almost melted when I learned that the bag is named after the French word for the Dachshund dog breed.
Can we get a collective “awww?!”
A Closer Look at the Alaïa Le Teckel Bag
Like its namesake, The Le Teckel is characterized by its elongated horizontal shape. Meant to be worn over the shoulder, its tubular handles are fitted with two decorative ties. They also have a nice drop measurement, making this bag perfect for wearing over hefty winter layers.
Debuting on the runway last season, the Le Teckel is introduced in two sizes, small and original. Both sizes are available in various colors and fun novelties like studs and suede. While there’s little to be said about this bag due to its simplicity, it is incredibly sleek, offering an instant chic appeal.
Its design just works, and because it differs from many of the bags on the market right now, it feels fresh. Leather versions are crafted from calfskin leather and lined in suede lambskin, featuring internal card slot pockets. The overall dimensions of the small are 3.5″ H x 10.6″ W x 3.2″ D, with the original offering an interior space of 4.3″ H x 13″ W x 3.9″ D.
What do you think? Are you an Alaïa fan?
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