Nonni Bags by Melly Lou

Andrew Bag

Melly Lou — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:46:58 +0000

Andrew Bag
My friend Chris and his fiance Andrew have always given Melly Lou lots o’ love and support with all endeavors, including Nonni Bags. For Andrew, I knew he wanted a bag that had just enough space for his MacBook, a book, pens and camera. So, I set out o make him his dream bag, with a black leather jacket he provided–that he wore in his teenage days!

Made of a vintage 90′s black jacket, with vintage lining (from a skirt). Three interior pockets (cell, wallet, journal) and a divider for papers and such. The buckle is stained in “Mahogany.”

Price//$420
Dimensions//12″Hx10″Wx3″D

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Aria Cascaval Lukas Haas

Melly Lou — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:07:54 +0000

Betsy Winchell Photographs Aria Cascaval & Lukas Haas
Betsy Winchell, attended ACCD, in the prestigious Photography program (Alumni: Matthew Rolston, Charlie White, Suza Scalora etc.) and it was there that we met. To this day, she has been one of my dearest friends and supporters of my work. She even photographed the first Nonni Bag for a school project!

In January 2010, Betsy was asked to shoot Aria Cascaval, a Parisian musician/model/actress and Betsy saw the Bird House (a.k.a. Jessika Wood & Nonni Bag Central) as the perfect location. Aria is also good friends with Lukas Haas, so of course no one objected when Aria said she wanted to bring her actor friend along for the shoot. While on the shoot, Betsy used a few of my designs in her composition, including the “Elyse Bag” and my “Nook Chaise.” It was a fun energy that day and everyone was really great!

Click here to view more of Betsy’s breath taking work!

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Kacie Bag

Melly Lou — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:39:09 +0000

Kacie Bag
The “Kacie Bag” was one of the first bags I ever made for another person, in the Nonni Bags day of yore (2008). Kacie is my brother Rob’s sweetheart and practically my third sister. She wanted a design that would keep things organized, but also allow for some spatial generosity. Made from a circa 70′s tan jacket, with organic cotton lining and a whole lotta love. With three interior pockets (wallet, cell, misc.) and one original exterior pocket.

Price//$420
Dimensions//14″Hx12″Wx3″D

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Nonni Joan Bag

Melly Lou — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:56:39 +0000

Nonni Joan Bag
The “Nonni Joan Bag,” was designed and tailored for my beautiful Grandma, Joan Campbell. She selected the jacket herself and also sent a detailed letter with her desired specifications. So Grandma, did I make it right? Actually, whether I did or not, she’s probably nodding her head “yes” because that’s just the way of a Grandmother’s love. Made from a circa 70′s leather jacket, with vintage taupe lining. There are 3 interior pockets, one interior divider and one exterior pocket. This bag has the small sized handle and is stained with Bio Shield Aqua Resin “Cedar” stain.

+Also featured is a custom Nonni Cozy/Dust Bag, which can be made upon request.

Price//$360
Dimensions//10″Hx12″Wx2″D

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The-Elyse-Bag

Melly Lou — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:49:55 +0000

Elyse Bag
The “Elyse Bag,” was made for my friend Elyse Marks, from a circa 1992 bat wing black leather jacket. Elyse is a big, big, BIG fan of pink, so the lining is a vintage pink with white heart textile! There are 3 interior pockets, with one exterior pocket and the handle is stained with Bio Shield Aqua Resin “Walnut” stain.

Checkout Aria Cascaval modeling this bag!

Price//$420
Dimensions//19″Hx14″Wx3″D

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Naomi Bag

Melly Lou — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:28:58 +0000

Naomi Bag
A friend of a friend–we’ll call him Gregory (that’s really his name), came to me with the request that I make a birthday present, for his beautiful and enchanting wife–we’ll call her Naomi (also her real name). She had this gorgeous black vintage jacket that she had worn for years, but with love of a garment, comes wear and tear. So, he brought me this beautiful leather jacket, that had more than a few seams loved and this is what came of it! Also, Gregory had wanted to surprise Naomi with this bag, but she actually noticed the jacket was missing–knowing my repertoire, she knew exactly where it had gone; surprise foiled!

Made of a vintage 70′s black jacket, with vintage textile lining. Three interior pockets (cell, wallet, journal) and a divider for papers and such.

Price//$420
Dimensions//19″Hx14″Wx3″D

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The Evan apRoberts Bag

Melly Lou — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:21:38 +0000

Evan apRoberts Bag
Expressly designed for my main squeeze, Evan apRoberts, this Nonno Bag is the first of firsts! Tailored to suit his gypsy minstrel needs; a divider for a MacBook Pro, the main compartment for a book/water, with a combination journal and pen pocket! Made from a tan leather jacket circa 70′s and a vintage patterned textile for the lining. With 3 interior pockets (journal, pens, misc.), one divider, buckle is stained in “Cedar.”

Price//$420
Dimensions//14″Hx12″Wx3″D

Vi Ha Bag

Melly Lou — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:59:15 +0000

Vi Ha Bag
The “Vi Ha Bag” was made for my dear neighbor, Vi Ha, who as a librarian (that also rides her bike to work everyday), needed enough for a few books, her Sigg, but also a size manageable enough not to lose her marbles in. She requested that I find a vintage gray leather jacket and that I did! Made from a circa 70′s vintage leather jacket and a vintage floral textile for the lining. With 3 interior pockets (cell, wallet, misc.) and one original exterior pocket, handles are stained in “Cedar.”

Price//$420
Dimensions//16″Hx13″Wx2 1/2″D

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Sarah Domenico Bag

Melly Lou — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:27:10 +0000

Sarah Domenico Bag

The “Sarah Domenico Bag” was made for one of the most stylin’ girls in Oakland: Miss Sarah Domenico. For a lady stenographer such as herself, she needed a roomy, yet stylish accessory. Her bag is made from a vintage circa 70′s camel tan leather jacket, with a great vintage textile for the lining. With four interior pockets (cell, wallet, twp original jacket misc. pockets) and one original exterior pocket.

Photos 1-4 by Tressa L. Pack

Price//$420

Dimensions//19″Hx14″Wx3″D

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Jessika Bag

Melly Lou — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:56:04 +0000

Jessika Wood Bag
The “Jessika Bag” was made for my dear roommate Miss Jessika Wood, here in Solano Canyon, Los Angeles. She chose a sweet vintage 80′s motorcycle jacket for her bag, which had a great waist strap that became the handle of the bag. Lined with a vintage floral print, with three interior pockets (cell, wallet, misc.) and one exterior. Checkout the radical original hardware!

Price//$380
Dimensions//16″Hx12″Wx3″D

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