New York - July 21, 2008

All Points West

West/Feren Handbags

You love traveling outside the urban jungle — collecting souvenirs (international hickeys) and memories (2 a.m. boulangerie runs) along the way.

But how to spruce up the doldrums of the every day?

Accessorize with West/Feren. The debut handbag collection of NYC designer Alison Pawling is inspired by her adventurous grandmas (West and Feren), who loved traveling off the beaten path.

Vintage military details combined with high-end craftsmanship (made here in NYC!) and African fabric touches (royal blue, red, purple, blood orange) bring eye-popping sophistication to any femme fatale’s armor. We suggest starting with the Stone Town clutch with a fiery flap-over closure and transitioning to the Red Hook satchel.

Make your own way from there.

Available at Only Hearts, 230 Mott Street, between Prince and Spring Streets (212-431-3694); A. Cheng, 152 5th Avenue, Park Slope (718-783-2826). To see styles, go to westferen.com.