The average woman owns six handbags. I own far more. Bags have always had a special place in my heart, and wardrobe. Maybe it is the combination of fashion, art and sculpture which they embody. Handbags are much much more than an accessory, they are pieces of art which transcend seasons and provide women (and men) with incredible joy and functionality.
As a teenager, I made my own handbags, some carefully sewn from various material offcuts, and one sculpted from chicken wire, woven with newspaper. I was one creative kid. I wanted a bag which expressed my individuality and absolute LOVE of bags. Today, I covet the work of New Zealand designers Katie Smith and Liam Bowden, better known as Deadly Ponies.
Deadly Ponies came about through Katie and Liam's shared passions for sculptural arts, crafts and tactile design. Deadly Ponies delves into the well of childhood memories and fantasies, with the Enchanted Forest providing endless inspiration. Entirely designed and hand made in New Zealand each bag is individual, and reminds owners and onlookers alike of the joys and beauty of leather. The clever leather work and designs mean the bags and wallets blur the line between functionality and high fashion.
There are a huge variety of DP bags. From the quirky Mr Quack (with brass duck's feet hanging from the bottom), to the simple yet beautiful Mr Fill N Zip. Each bag has a fantastic name, Mr..., they are men who sort out your life while taking exceptional care of your belongings.
Never before have I found a description holding more truth than the labels which come with each DP bag: 'having a Deadly Ponies bag is more than having a place to put stuff we like to think of it as sharing a friend. 
Unite or you will not know.'
Unite or you will not know.'My first DP bag is a friend for life. I have united and found the joy. I now have four best friends, and one in law. (3 bags and 1 wallet of my own, and 1 bag I brought for my partner).
Seriously 'unite or you will not know'.
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