Chicago - August 08, 2008

Leave It to Weaver

Joanna Louca Handbags

After your puppy pooped straw, you felt compelled to investigate.

The hole in your summer tote bag was all the evidence you needed.

Time to get yourself a Joanna Louca fall bag. Her newest collection is sophisticated; funky; and, when hidden properly, pup proof.

Louca’s home in Cyprus is the source behind her artisanal edge and use of Mediterranean colors. She creates her own fabrics and weaves them for a paneled effect. Hand-dyed yarns are juxtaposed with patent leathers for a classic, retro-modern look.

This season is all pleating, patchwork, and graphic cuts in navy, black, turquoise, patent leather, and shocks of violet and pink. Carry the large doctor bag with earthy stripes every day and the semicircle number with a gold chain strap at night.

As for the dog situation, you’ve got two words:

Paws off.

Available online at shoplanguage.com.