July 1, 2008

Off the Shoulder

Abi Ferrin Clutches

Thanks to a shoulder-wrecking yoga mishap (damn you, downward dog), your Miu Miu hobo has gone into temporary retirement.

Take some weight off with Abi Ferrin’s new clutch collection. The simple looks are a collaboration between the Dallas designer and Sak Saum, an organization dedicated to saving women from Cambodia’s sex trade.

Those rescued by the group hand-sew each clutch, which are designed by Ferrin and made of colorful silk shantung and organza (just like the ones in her fledging clothing collection). So the feather-light looks will help heal not only your shoulder but women across the world, as well. Think you can do that with some hardware-laden It bag?

That’s quite a stretch.

Available at Via Pelle, 3699 McKinney Avenue, suite 312, West Village (214-780-0330 or viapelle.com); The Revolving Door, 1409 South Lamar Street, suite 103 (by appointment only, 214-565-0055). For more information, go to abiferrin.com.