Je Suis Olivia Clergue

 
Olivia Clergue
Occupation: handbag designer
Instagram: oliviaclergueparis

Where were you born? 
I was born in Arles, south of France

In one sentence what is unique about your work? 
Its sharp design and 100% Made in France manufacturing.

Why do you do what you do? 
Because I love shapes and color and that after studying fashion and sculpture, I found that designing bags was the perfect meaning for me to express myself. I conceive my bags as sculpture. Their shape have to be perfectly harmonious, so do the color combination. 

What inspires you? 
Contemporary art, design, architecture and nature.

Describe your personal style. 
Elegant, sharp and trendy.

Your ultimate must-have.
The box bag Albertine. I love its shape, so original, it make me think also to a camera bag which make me think to my father, the photographer Lucien Clergue.

What superpower would you have and why? 
İ am not dreaming of any superpower, I like the process of learning and experimenting, which takes time. And I like to live in harmony with other human beings and the season. 

What is next for you? 
Summer 2017 collection