Edgy Offerings Without Being Trendy

“New Zealander Liam Bowden began making one-off leather goods and jewellery in his garage. Today, his brand Deadly Ponies has earned a global cult following for its famously supple bags, all of which are handmade in the label’s Auckland workshop,” Style.com writes for their “On Our Radar” column.

“Past collections have drawn inspiration from the American Old West and Día de los Muertos. The brand’s latest offering, dubbed Sand Castle, finds its footing elsewhere – albeit an equally arid locale. ‘Our new collection is inspired by a convergence of sand, spice, and sultans, a touch of Persian royalty,’ Bowden said.

“‘Texture is always a big draw card for us, and this season we have developed our new Dry Brush deer suede.’

“The bags are classic without being fussy, edgy without being trendy, and come in sizes that should suit everyone from the minimalist (the Mr Cub Fur) to the weekend adventurer (the Mr Porter Tote).”

Deadly Ponies is available at Space519 in Chicago and Acrimony in San Francisco.