Holiday Wishlist | Extinctions by Iris Apfel Fall/Holiday 2012 Handbag Collection

Iconic Fashion maven, Iris Apfel launched a Luxury Handbag Collection that is as colorful and chic as she is with partner, Lisa Nunziata, President of L & Leung Design Group. Throughout the years, Ms. Apfel would frequently work with craftsmen in Europe to create Mongolian lamb items such as coats, vests, and even decorative pillows but since Mongolian lamb handbags were so difficult to find, she decided to create her own which brings us to this wonderful collection that perfectly captures her flair.

This initial collection consists of a wide array of stylish silhouettes in Mongolian lamb, haircalf and snakeskin. The designs reflect her unmistakable wittiness and keen aesthetics. From crossbody buckets resembling a fabulous boa to ultra-chic satchels with gold and leather straps, the collection is truly very “Iris.”

The palette has a vintage influence including ruby, rusty orange, lapis blue, emerald and of course black. Each handbag is beautifully lined in one of her all-time favorite color, turquoise.
Extinctions by Iris Apfel became available in better department stores during the Fall.