1975 AMC Pacer ‘Cut-Out Clutch’ by Kim White
L A based designer Kim White has created a unique iconic upcycled collection of hand bags made from vintage car fabrics, Kim White uses never-used textile stock intended for use in the American automobile industry: cars, trucks and vans. She incredibly unearthed an entire warehouse of automotive fabric, which may be the last existing stock anywhere in the US, and she is the sole owner of these amazing textiles.
Each Kim White Handbag is tagged with the year and make of the fabric, so every bag has its own ‘ vintage car’ provenance (i.e. 1983 Camaro or a 1978 Ford Mustang). Kim White Handbags specializes in automotive fabrics from the 1970’s and 1980’s, when color was de rigueur in the automotive industry.
Since these textiles were originally intended for use in cars, they are incredibly durable. Perfect for the creation of handbags in style as well as function. Kim White Handbags, in keeping with the tradition of the American car industry, are sophisticated, beautiful and built to last. And just like American automobiles, they have a widespread appeal.
One of her signature collection is the ‘cut out’ clutch range made using the aztec design that adorned the seats of the fabulous 1975 AMC Pacer . The world’s first small wide car! A turquoise blue squiggle runs down the center, bordered with black on a grey horizontal design. The clutch springs open and stays open, and snaps shut using a simple frame mechanism. Ticking all the boxes in terms of ethical design, style and function…the collection features other vintage sports models such as the Camaro ( pictured below). Get on that waiting list now!!!!
Special Edition Brown Cut Out Clutch
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