New Designer Alert: Treesje

A few weeks ago while strolling through Saks' otherwise disappointing handbag department, I discovered my current handbag brand crush, Treesje. I have no idea how the intriguing name is pronounced, but I do know that they make some pretty sexy bags. The metro clutch was the first style to catch my eye, but the website reveals a plethora of wonderful and practical bag options.

Treesje bags have an almost universal appeal. They're a good size, practical, and functional, but are fun and unique at the same time.

Also quite impressive is the way that the company organizes its line. At any one time, say, the fall season, Treesje carries around 10 different "collections" to suit different personal tastes. Within each collection are 3-4 bags that contain similar elements but serve different purposes, end uses, and times of day.

For example, the metro collection, seen below, has 4 bags with simliar hardware and pleated leather, to remind us that they are part of the same collection (each bag comes in a variety of colors). First we see the lovely tote (Hudson), then two different size satchels (Asher and Asher Grande), and finally, my personal fave, the clutch. I can imagine that this simple organizational scheme makes for a simpler shopping experience.

Pick Treesje bags up in department stores, boutiques, or online.