Heavy Metal
January 30, 2007One sure-fire way to make me squeal with delight is to take me to a store full of designer-worthy handbag hardware! Diva Phyllis, Diva Ann and I scoured the bins at Pacific Trimmings at 218 West 38th Street in Manhattan, not once but two days in a row! I LOVE their inventory and the owners and staff are nothing short of delightful! They also carry Riri zippers and will shorten or otherwise modify zippers while you wait. Phyllis had a separating zipper modified to a closed-bottom for a handbag.
Honestly, I thought I’d faint at the site of these gorgeous push locks - they are as nice as any you’d find on a pricey Marc Jacobs bag. If you go to NYC, this place is a must-see. Allow yourself plenty of time to browse. Their telephone number is (212) 279-9310.
The little silver rings in plastic bags are screw in grommets - they are a nice size for both handbags and garments.
Aren’t these the prettiest strap connectors and clips? You won’t find anything like this at the chain stores!
I also found this really interesting ruched organza insert. I’d like to try to use it around the neckline of a knit top.
Ooh lovely finds Gigi- hey I picked up that same ruching when I was there in Nov!
that ruched trip is gorgeous. your cosmo dress is fab too, i may have to pick that pattern up.
Cool, Gigi! So glad to see you posting about your recent haul!
I’m playing with the dot org version of WordPress and pretty excited about it…so much more control. But we have a leeeetle more work to do first…(ahem!)
Screw in grommets! I am intrigued. I’ve only used the “pound in” grommets.
Well, you are quite the goth. I had no idea.
Fabulous hardware.
Those grommets are made from cast metal - they are soooo stunning! I bought 5, and might use them for a spring mini-backpack
Beautiful!!!!! Nice to see you back
Nice to see that you are posting some more great information to share! Wow– all of this hardware is spectacular!!