Purse | Fire-hose
£160
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Elvis and Kresse is based in the United Kingdom. At £160, it's cheaper than most of the 53 women's silk bags on Ethical Clothing (typically £85–£340, from 3 brands). Elvis & Kresse is a UK-based luxury brand founded in 2005 by Kresse Wesling and James "Elvis" Henrit, dedicated to transforming waste materials into high-quality fashion accessories. See all Women's Silk Bags →
Product details
For all occasions
The Elvis & Kresse ladies’ purse is made from decommissioned red fire-hose and lined with reclaimed parachute silk. It features 12 credit card slots a zipped coin compartment a section for notes and 2 additional sections for receipts.
Available in red or yellow hose.
If you choose the personalisation option this is achieved by laser etching directly into the fire-hose. We recommend not more than 20 characters. The font used is Times New Roman.
We also offer a Limited Edition 'Print Room' purse. Made from reclaimed printing blankets combined with our signature decommissioned fire-hose this version makes a bold statement. The re-engineered printing blanket creates a visually stunning textile that is strong and beautiful to the touch. This iteration maintains all the design features of the full fire-hose version as described above.
The Fire-hose Collection
We fell in love with London's decommissioned fire-hose back in 2005 through a chance encounter with the London Fire Brigade. We took this lifesaving material home determined to breathe new life into it and save it from its otherwise inevitable end in landfill and vowed to donate 50% of our profits to charity. For over a decade we have been rescuing all of London's retired fire-hose by lovingly handcrafting them into sustainable luxury bags and accessories. Every year since Elvis & Kresse have donated 50% of the profits from the Fire-hose Collection to The Fire Fighters Charity. This heroic material once used to save lives gets a second chance to keep giving back. Our Fire-hose pieces are more than just a collection they represent a whole new kind of luxury. One that is sustainable ethical transparent generous and kind.
Features
Dimensions closed: H 18 x W 11 x D 2 cm
Exterior: Choice of genuine decommissioned British fire-hose or reclaimed printing blanket
Lining: Reclaimed military-grade parachute silk
Available in Red rare Yellow fire-hose or Black printing blanket
Divided section for notes and foreign currency
Sections for 12 credit cards or business cards
Zip compartment for coins
Oyster card friendly
Presented in a reclaimed military-grade parachute silk dust bag reusable as a delicate-wash bag
Etched Elvis & Kresse logo
Handmade with hand-painted edges
Water resistant Wipe-clean
Vegan
Repaired for life
International delivery
Personalisation available
50% of profits go to The Fire Fighters Charity
