There's something to be said about French elegance and buying
purse-maker Jérôme Gruet will go a long way towards making you a
croissant-chugging, Champs-Elysees dwelling, all-around Hepburnesque
parisienne at the fraction of the price of a Chanel quilt micro-purse.
(Not to mention that you won't be copied by a billion *bling bling*
addicts who don't know their Juicy from their Dior!)
Always on a maritime theme, Jérôme Gruet's purses recall the sweeter
days of lovely striped deck chairs on which one could lounge sipping a
chilled drink... Ah, but I digress.
His bags are made of high quality, durable canevas with a contrasting
trim and robust leather handles. Should you have any problems with it,
the friendly staff are always on hand to give advice or send the bag
back to be repaired.
You can even go the whole way with a selection of coin purses, make-up
bags and even jewellery made with the same care and loving dedication.
And the icing on your already groaning cake?
Custom made bags, to your specifications. Bag colour, trim colour,
eyelets, handles... The combinations are
Sadly it is not available online, but I am told that mail orders can
be made directly at the boutique.
