Designer Spotlight: BBco

BBco is a London-based contemporary accessories label influenced by India and a desire to paint the exotic onto statement pieces that can be worn everyday. BBco offers a vibrant collection of bags, each one carefully crafted from the finest leathers by artisans in Bombay. Launched in November 2014, the Jewel Collection sold out in two months. Each backpack, made from buffalo suede, comes in eight colours and has a cream faux-kid lining. They are inspired by the vibrant colour palette of Bombay; lime sodas, stacks of mandarins, silk saris.

The Safari Collection, made from soft cowhide, is influenced by animals native to India’s tropical landscape; the faun, elephant, camel, and leopard. The backpacks come in large and a special edition mini backpack. All are lined with the finest pale blue Italian linen. The Safari and Jewel Collection backpacks are elegant substitutes for any handbag.

The newest Saddler Collection takes its inspiration from the many ticket collectors found on buses and trains across India. Five small, elegant jewel-coloured shoulder bags in buffalo suede with a textured imprint. This collection will be selling exclusively at Portobello Market on 2nd May, 6th June, and 4th July and at Greenwich Village Urban Fete on 10th May 2015.

BBco Girls BBco bags are aspirational, vibrant, and unique statement pieces that can be taken anywhere no matter how smart or casual. The products are extremely luxurious yet the prices are affordable and range from £120 to £320. Sustainability In partnership with ENACTUS they are training women in Mumbai’s Red Light District in tailoring as an alternative occupation. The brand will soon be launching a recycled sari collection of matching crop-tops and skirts entirely made by women involved in this initiative. All the profits will go to a fund they have set up for this community.