“Gingham Afternoon Collection” is a collaboration with South African illustrator Katherine Horn. The idea bloomed while we were sitting by the canal at St. John’s College on a warm, sunny day. We wanted to share the feeling of that summer in Cambridge - sunlit picnics, gingham blankets, and the nostalgia of handwritten postcards. The frilled border around the flowers mimics the look of a postage stamp, adding a unique and feminine touch. The bag closes with a easy snap button so you don't need to fiddle around with zippers! Perfectly sized to carry the little things that you need everyday. Your wallet, phone, and favorite pair of sunglasses. Cherry blossoms hold special meaning for me. When I lived in Japan, their bloom signaled spring and new beginnings. Even though they last only about a week, people would gather for *hanami* (literally translates to "flower viewing"), picnicking beneath the trees with snacks and drinks. I think it's so beautiful that a little flower could become so big flower when it blooms together and brings people together and creates lasting memories - just as it did for me.