fall 2011


Interview with handbag designer Rose Beck

Handbag designer Rose Beck creates classic handbags with unique and modern details which are innovative and simply stunning. Rose Beck took some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions about her handbag collection and share her creative inspiration.

1)     What inspired you to become a designer?

The fascination of colors and materials, shapes, function and combinations

2)     The “Fantastico” clutch is amazing! What was your inspiration behind the design?

My inspiration for this style was the opera house in Sydney. It’s strikingly organic and three-dimensional form calls to mind the image of a sailing ship or a cluster of shells. Surrounded by ocean, this masterpiece is a clear symbolof human intelligence.

3)     How is designing bags for men different than designing for a woman? Or is there a difference?

For me there is no difference. I love to design for men. I also men love design in addition to  function.

4) Is designing a bag for a technical gadget more challenging or easier than designing an everyday handbag?

In regards to designing my cases for iPads and iPhones; for technical gadgets you start with technical thinking, whereas with an everyday handbag the influence comes from many different sources – music, cinema, art, fashion, traveling, architecture,…

5)     What inspired you to add texture to your handbags?

I see handbags like an everyday sculpture, so I try to find always new and unusual surfaces.

6)     Do you think you might expand into other accessories or apparel someday?

I can imagine designing shoes someday

To learn more about Rose Beck and her collection, please visit rosebeck.at

*Special THANK YOU to Rose Beck for taking the time to speak with me about her inspiration and handbag collection.

*Original version of this article was written and published by Cathy on Examiner.com
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Elemis Think Pink Beauty Collection makes the perfect gift while raising money for breast cancer

Elemis beauty has come up with a “Think Pink” collection which includes the company’s’ top face, neck and body products packaged in a cute, pink case. The Think Pink Beauty Collection is limited edition and helps benefit breast cancer research and awareness.

The Think Pink Beauty Collection by Elemis includes three products which indulge and pamper both the face and the body. The Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is packaged in a pink jar and offers wrinkle reduction as well as increased hydration within one month. The Pro-Collagen Lifting treatment helps firm up delicate skin on the neck and bust; keeping skin youthful. There is also a bottle of the Skin Nourishing Shower Cream which is silky and helps locks in moisture while cleansing skin in the shower. Did we mention we are totally addicted to the shower cream? Love it!

Elemis Think Pink Beauty Collection is valued at $130 yet priced at a mere $55; making it a great kit to purchase for oneself or as a gift for the upcoming holiday season. Fabulous!

The Elemis Think Pink beauty Collection is available at select Nordstrom Stores and online attimetospa.com

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