By Margaret Pluvinage, Editor at Large
Pontine Paus, a young artist based in London,
has been busy designing handbags when not painting on canvas. Pontine
is originally from Norway, she studied industrial design in Milan
and received a business degree in London. She spends her time between
London and Milan running her various businesses. Included in her
new collection are hand stitched leather city bags, beach bags,
and evening clutches that come in a variety of bright color combinations.
Who could live without the “Boob” bag, a fast and easy
way to get a “lift”? The nautical knot, a recurring
theme in many of Pontine’s designs, is no doubt drawn from
her family’s history in the shipping business. Pontine is
not satisfied creating in one medium only; she has recently developed
a new lip moisturizer, Dr. Lipp, available at SpaceNK stores
in the UK. She utilizes a medical grade formula. There is no end
to Pontine’s energy and creativity. For sure no girl should
head for the sun without a tiger beach bag and Dr. Lipp “in
the bag” to protect her from the elements!