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From Lebanon with Love


Once upon a time while skimming through my magazines, I found this picture of Mary Kate carrying a mysterious and exotic looking clutch which I instantly fell in love with. Unfortunately, back then, I couldn't find out who the genius designer behind this envelop-like-leather creation with a bracelet handle and a huge stone decorating the flap of the clutch. It was a heartbreaking ending.. and I moved on. Until one day...

I was shopping at Alothman and found the yummiest clutches in exotic skins and ruched patent leather and some were adorned with semi-precious jewels that looked very familiar. Suddenly I was having flashbacks of my "clutch love at first sight".


So I immediately investigated the situation and found out later on that the clutch was indeed designed by the same designer. And let me tell you that I was surprised (and proud) to know that the designers behind those marvellous clutches are two Lebanese girls Maya and Joanna Nakhle. Their brand is called Maia N. Everything about Maia N clutches is a complete perfection, the size, the skin, the shape, and most of all the price!

The list of Maia N's clients include Queen Rania of Jordan, Princess Alia of Jordan, Queen Sophia of Spain, Carine Roitfield (Editor in chief of French Vogue), and of course Mary Kate Olsen.

The clutches are available at Al Othman and prices start at KD 170. (and my fave clutch design is already sold out!). Al Othman is located at Mariam Complex, Salem AlMubarak St, Salmiya. For inquires, please call (+965) 575-4954.
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FourMe said…
The red is simply fabulous.
19 June, 2008
Anonymous said…
how can we get in touch with her?
And are you sure the bags are by the same designer as the one MK is holding looks totally different..
Where is Maya baseD?
19 June, 2008
Journal Entries said…
ahhh the red patent bag is just stunning!
19 June, 2008
Anonymous said…
WOW amazing ,i love them!!!
20 June, 2008
Q8 fashionista said…
LOVE THEM!!!
20 June, 2008
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