From all of us at Marcela Calvet, we wish to extend

our most sincere Holiday Greetings!

Peace, Love, Hope, Happiness and a 

very Prosperous New Year!

It is Official!

Recently, rumors have been circulating announcing that

we'll soon be launching our Retro En Vogue Salon.

Well, perhaps it is time to put those rumors to rest

and declare that it is OFFICIAL!

We have received quite a few phone calls

and e-mails in this regard, from interested Retro

Fashionistas eager to acquire a fabulous find!

Presently, we are in the process of finalising the last

details for the Salon to be ready for your visit.

We are certain that those seeking to view Retro Calvet-Callot originals

and acquire superb one-of-a-kind exotic skin Retro handbags

at incredible prices will be

more than pleased with our unique selection!

I shall keep you posted!

Marcela

  

The World of Calvet

“Calvet recalls the worldly sophistication of Hermès
with her use of luxurious skins, colors and textures”

                                         Philadelphia Style Magazine

           

EDITORS' CLOSET, New York

We were recently featured on Editors' Closet New York, during an

exclusive one day online sale.  Selected styles of our "Chamagnieu"

collection dazzled EC members with their elegance chic and sophistication.

Other avant-garde fashion brands that have been recently showcased

on Editors' Closet include:

Moschino

Longchamp

Calvin Klein

Skagen

Be & D

Tom Ford

Fendi

Nicole Miller

Christian Lacroix

Our Pleasure, of course!

As many a reader may know, most serious companies are so aware of the fact that their very existence depends on their loyal clients, that they will go to great extents to show how much they care about them.

The truth is, having a great product to sell is simply not enough. This is specially true of the luxury brands. Why? Because those who can purchase such wares, expect the very best; and this of course includes "how well they'll be treated".     

When it comes to items to which we get "connected" on an emotional level, this is all the more relevant.

Women for example, make an emotional connection with their handbags, whether it be a $100 dollar bag  or a $10,000 dollar one. Thus, when a company understands this reality,  it shall treat her in the manner that she deserves -- denoting that she is valued not only as a customer but what is even more important, as a friend.

Several luxury purveyors make a point of this by sending "tokens" of appreciation to their loyal clientele. This is surely a good practice because it clearly reveals how much a loyal client means to them.  

Inasmuch as we are concerned, we take great pride and enjoyment in knowing that our wonderful clients LOVE our handbags. This is the reason why we strive to let them know how much we truly value THEIR LOYALTY AND FRIENDSHIP!

Cheers!

BAF Week 2008

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CASA CALVET & THE CALVET CHAIR

Facade of "Casa Calvet" at Carrer de Caspe 48, L'Eixample District - Barcelona

Original drawings of the "Calvet Furniture" by Antoni Gaudi

"Calvet Stool" in natural oak by Antoni Gaudi, 1902

"Calvet Chair" in natural Oak by Antoni Gaudi, 1902

Design has always been such an important part of the Calvet legacy.  Personally,  it brings me a great level of  comfort to know that beautiful form and functionality have always played such a role in the lives of my ancestors.  And this is precisely what I try to honour in each and every MARCELA CALVET handbag of my design.

Lately, some of my wonderful clients were asking me about the "CALVET CHAIR";  a superbly crafted design they had seen featured on several publications.  They were intrigued by the beauty and craftsmanship of  the chair; and they wanted to know if they were my designs too! 

Whereas I do appreciate the notion that such masterfully created furnishings could be associated with me, I cannot take the credit for that, given that the original designs were the vision of Antoni Gaudi at the turn of the last century. Still, I cannot discard the idea that in the near future, I may decide to launch a line of fine furnishings as well; but for now, I shall continue bringing you the alluring handbags you have come to love so much!

The CALVET chair as it came to be known world-wide, and the other fine pieces of the same "ensemble", were created by famed Barcelona architect and designer Antoni Gaudi in 1902 for the Calvet branch of my family who resided in Barcelona. They were textile industrialists. 

Mr. Gaudi is probably best known for the church of the "Sagrada Familia" in the city of Barcelona. His style was surely different, organic and new.  He designed several buildings, and among them is one of his most admired Masterpieces: the beautiful "CASA CALVET" which he created for the family.

Given his unique talents, the Calvet family commissioned him to also create a line of fine  furnishings for the house. Indeed, such a gorgeous house deserved only the most beautiful and "avant-garde" furnishings.   Incidentally, in the year 1900 CASA CALVET was named "Building of the Year" by the Barcelona City Council.  The five story building is indeed quite impressive!

 

The furnishings created for the home had to be a true work of art, and the end result was exactly that. Today, as it has been since the 1970's, some of these fine pieces continue to be exclusively reproduced as heritage classics by BD designs of Barcelona, Spain.   

I hope you too will enjoy the photos I am presenting here; for they are quite beautiful! And if you find yourself visiting Barcelona, you may consider taking a stroll around the beautiful L'Exaimple district  where you will be able to take a closer look at the fabulous CASA CALVET.

If you'd like to learn more about "Casa Calvet" and the fabulous "Calvet Furnishings", here are some worthy links. Please see below.  Cheers!

Marcela

MARCELA CALVET EXOTIC BAGS SAMPLE SALE THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Hello - Hola - Alo - Ciao!

You asked for it, and we listened!  In anticipation of our upcoming 2008 Collections, we are honoring your request!  Our fabulously crafted, luxurious and uber-chic handbag samples in alligator and lizard, from our 2007 Limited Edition Collection will be available for purchase at 40% off the Limited Edition Retail price!  The sale starts 6 February until 13 February, 2008.

You can shop directly at our Newport Showroom (Rhode Island), or by contacting us by e-mail or phone with your bag selection.  Sorry, this sale is not available at our Buenos Aires Showroom. Visit us at www.marcelacalvet.com

You may also want to visit our online catalogue -  http://catalogue-marcelacalvet.blogspot.com  where you will see the Collection and its Regular Retail Prices (then substract 40% off those prices).   And remember:  these are exotic skin SAMPLE BAGS; so there is one sample handbag per design; therefore contact us early for best selection.

As always, shipping is complimentary within the United States.

As I am off to Buenos Aires to apply the finishing touches to our upcoming collections,  as well as to host our first ever "Buenos Aires Designer Shopping Experience",  I shall bid you farewell for now!

My best to you!

Marcela

AH! BUENOS AIRES - BUENOS AIRES

Hello friends! It is a chilly day here in 

Newport today; so as I sit here at my

desk, writing this message to you; I am

longing for the long Summer days

in the Southern Hemisphere.

On that note of nostalgia,  I personally

wanted to give you the great news about

our "First Designer Showcase Trip

to Buenos Aires", which I shall be

hosting very soon!  All eight spots

have filled up much faster than

we anticipated!

I am so delighted!  It makes me very happy

to know that I'll get to introduce my

city of birth to those new friends who will

be joining me in fashionable BA.

This trip promises to be very special!

We shall keep ourselves very busy having 

a glorious time.

We shall visit many of the great sites that

define my beautiful metropolis.

Also, we'll take a historic tour;

and we'll experience the vibe and the pulse

of  a city that honestly and literally, NEVER SLEEPS.

 We'll savour its delicious cuisine

along with the world-class wines Argentina produces!

(In case the "wine enthusiasts" are wondering,

 the "CALVET" wine label

- both in France and in Argentina -

was indeed founded by my ancestors.)

Oh! let's not forget our TANGO!

We'll get to watch the dance being fabulously danced

and  who knows . . . some of us might even dare to 

partake in the dance of passion!

Of course, visiting the Ateliers of  some

of my distinguished colleagues in the Couture

scene is a given.  They will celebrate our visit by

showcasing their unique and fabulous

fashions just for us!

At the same time, my guests will get to

preview one of my very special handbag

collections launching in 2008!

I know we'll have a marvelous time together;

so, I am truly looking forward to enjoying

their company!

Saludos a todos,

                      

   Marcela

P.S:  If this one turns out to be TOO much fun, 

         maybe we will do another one soon!