The Monyan Forevermore Collection is composed of 5 handbags, each individually unique in style, all of which are composed of fabric belonging to my client's grandmother. This collection was designed to recreate Monyan's avante garde style she eloquently and effortlessly modeled in her lifetime. Through photographs and long conversations with my client, she helped create an image for me of Monyan's character, that of which I personified in handbags with the use of her dresses, clothing Monyan made for her daughter, curtains and loose fabrics she owned. Each handbag evokes a different look at Monyan's colorful and original style. With this, I give you, "Monyan Forevermore."
The playful black and white daisy print employed on the trim detail became the inspiration for my theme "Daisy." In Christian symbolism, the daisy represents "innocence." This sprightly blossom, which can be seen in paintings of the Adoration, opens at sunrise and closes at sunset (hence, "day's eye"). It derives its name because it sees things only by the pure light of day. Alva William Steffler, Symbols of the Chirstian Faith (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2002), 115, Canon Edward N. West, Outward Signs: The Language of Christian Symbolism (New York: Walker & COo, 1989), 53.
The pleats on the left of the daisy trim are original to the bodice of Monyan's dress. The black and white daisy print was a flounce on a beautiful dress. The button is from my personal collection.
The inside of the flap exhibits my signature cascade of fabrics (although small). I spare no expense to detail. Even the inside of the pockets are pretty.
Naomi Clutch "Daisy" pictured here with The Rahab Bag "Butterfly", and Noami Clutch "Jewel" Monyan Forevermore Collection 2011.
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