Autumn Inspiration - Aiko Machida...

Aiko Machida's work with leather {folded, formed and pressed} in the form of 'bags and accessories' really blows me away. I adore the processes and materials she uses, and the considered and inherent perfection of the construction { her placement of them for photography purposes and her sense of space is divine}....I have seen Aiko's work though coverage in Elle Decoration magazine, and also in the exhibitors list for Origin....and am so inspired by it!! I am very much looking forward to seeing her work when I visit the show!!..in fact, I can't wait :)

"I make bags for wearing, not so much for carrying things in. They are as aesthetically perfect as I can make them. Clothes have to fit, but accessories don't. I see my accessories as clothes that don't have to fit, which will suit all sorts of people for all sorts of reasons...." {Aiko Machida}

I really love Aiko's thinking here....how accessories occupy this special ground where they don't really have to be functional - but can be acceptable {and desirable} purely on aesthetic or decorative grounds. I think that's nice...sometimes something being stunning to look at is more than enough. Have a look at her website and prepare to fall in love, and be in awe.....

xox happy Wednesday ! :)