July 2, 2007

Make Love, Not War

Jack&Marjorie Handbags

1940s. Two lovers parted by WWII. Jack, a Navy man, ships off to sea. His love, Marjorie (in A-line coat, mink stole, and snub heels), waves good-bye to her departing hero.

Romantic, heart-wrenching, and — snap, snap — caught on camera, captured for all time.

Present day: Meghan Parsons (their granddaughter) and her partner, Manuel Opp, find the photos and are inspired to create Jack&Marjorie, a handbag line that evokes the romance of a bygone era — and Marjorie’s fashion sense.

This season, the duo has turned Army blankets, canvas camo, and military-issue leather swatches into clutches, satchels, and purses that are at once vintage and modern. Lace, silk, and brocade keep the bags from looking too rugged. Next up: men’s totes (Jack needs props, too).

And maybe clothing. Though Parsons believes in rationing supplies when it comes to beautiful design.

So only time will tell.

Available at Evolve Boutique, 1581 North Decatur Road, Druid Hills (404-474-3244). To see styles, go to jackandmarjorie.com.