Here are some great links for clothing and accessories that have been thoughtfully designed and beautifully rendered:


www.katebishop.com -- stunning hats that are in a league of their own.


www.outsidedesignworks.com -- raincoats, hats, umbrellas and other outerwear designed for women who are tired of the same old poor-fitting choices in outerwear.  This is a wholesale site, but the company can direct you to the closest retail outlet.


www.puanaturally.com -- a retail store in Washington DC with its own line of beautifully designed natural fiber clothing. 


www.leakylife.com - jewelry handcrafted in Kenya using natural elements such as grasses, porcelain and wood.  

www.sallyjones.com - the artist prints her own patterns on silk using Japanese techniques and fashions these fabrics into scarves and shawls.

ZBAGZ(c) Washington, DC

THE TOTES |  WEAVES  |  DETAILS  | GUARANTEE  | ABOUT ZBAGZ

...I began by designing the bags from the inside out  The rules were simple:  the bag needed to be easy to use, lightweight and comfortable. 


Finding the right textile was the first step.  I needed a textile that was lightweight and attractive as well as durable, waterproof and firm enough to provide structure.  Woven vinyl was the answer. 


I tested the bags for comfort, ease of use, sensible organization, security and style.  The design had to be a perfect ten in all categories.  The bags had to work.


As a lifelong bagaholic, i have a closet full of beautiful and expensive bags, but the first I reach for is my own woven vinyl tote.

Joanne Popkin