August 27, 2008

Gone Fishin’

One October Handbags

You’ll take your fish out of water in the following forms:

1. squirmish preppy at a hippie party (or vice versa).
2. sashimi style hold the wasabi.
3. a bag by One October.

Yep, you read correctly. Salmon skin is the star of the new Malibu-based line of handbags.

Once considered fish farm leftovers, the skins are treated and tanned, resulting in a snake-like finish minus the scales.

The Clara rouched pouchette in brown is soft and sophisticated. Oversize Anne or Joanna envelopes in hues like cream and emerald green cut a sharp silhouette. And the ’80s Adri, with shiny patent leather stripes, will make people take notice.

So there’s no need to fish for compliments.

Available at Bleu, 454 South La Brea Avenue, between West Fourth and West Sixth Streets, La Brea Corridor (323-939-2228 or bleuclothing.com); Sydney Michelle, 2942 North Beverly Glen Circle, off North Beverly, Glen Boulevard (310-470-8781). For more information, go to oneoctober.net.