January 24, 2007

All the Kage

Kage Handbags

The racetrack is no place for a girl like you.

And yet, despite your rare allergy to horse hair and your violently emotional reaction to The Black Stallion, you can’t tear yourself away.

Must be the promise of some good luck. So next time, satisfy your equine obsession with Kage, Kristin Holstein’s debut line of leather handbags. Each piece comes adorned with a tiny horseshoe — an homage to her mother’s love for the animals.

Her first collection is meant to pay homage to an earlier time by using classic aesthetics marked by clean lines, simple shapes, and casual pleating. Choose between a hand-sized Jackson clutch or the sophisticated Stormy tote — both available in colors like poppy, saddle, and (our favorite) midnight.

With such classic construction and sweet details, you won’t feel the least bit concerned about putting your money on Kage. Unless, of course, you’ve already lost it all at the track.

In that case, all bets are off.

Available at Kacky & Carl, 2722 Routh Street, Uptown (214-295-4486 or kackyandcarl.com). To see styles, go to creationsbykage.com.