SISI

EVENING CLUTCH

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Type: SCHOLA Project
Year: 2024
Role: Designer & Leather Artisan

The Sisi Evening Clutch draws inspiration from timeless, classic handbags, combined with a modern twist. The croc-embossed leather adds a sense of luxury, while the silver accent closure bar provides a sleek, minimalist element.

DESIGN CONCEPT

Inspiration: Balancing classic luxury and minimalist style.

Key Elements:

Metal bar closure as a key visual feature.
Timeless silhouette
Crocodile-embossed Leather

The goal was to create a refined, structured bag that feels both luxurious and modern.

TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS

Materials:

Crocodile-embossed leather
Faux leather lining (Microfibre)
Salpa 4.0 mm, 6.0mm
Texon 6.0 mm, 8.0 mm
Microfibra
Steel strip
Turn-lock bar (closure)
Edge paint
Reinforcement tape

Techniques used:

Edge painting
Machine stitching
Hand pattern making
Hand pattern cutting

INITIAL SKETCH

Challenge

The bag’s rigid, sculptural silhouette required internal reinforcement to hold its shape, while still allowing the flap and gussets to flex naturally for ease of use.

Solution

Using salpa as reinforcement behind the leather exterior, incorporating strategic cuts and framed sections to provide structure where needed, while preserving flexibility in the gusset and flap fold.

Challenge

Designing a sturdy yet elegant handle. The handle needed to complement the bag’s structured silhouette—rigid enough to retain its shape when lifted, yet flexible enough to rest flat when not in use, while ensuring user comfort and visual balance.

Solution

Instead of a fixed steel strip, talyn was used to achieve the desired structure. This material allows the handle to stand upright when pulled but gently flatten when released, offering both functionality and refined aesthetics.

PROTOTYPE