Who started it? Childhood friends Brett Tyne (pictured bottom left) and Lucy Lyons (bottom right) founded Wilbur & Gussie in London in 2005, creating a line of whimsical clutch bags with elegant brooch fastenings, animal prints and nature-inspired colour schemes. The Spanish-made bags are reasonably priced and, with their eye-popping colours and tongue-in-chic motifs, have caught the eye of several fashionistas. The brand name comes from pets the British designers had as children.
"Regal mongrel cat Wilbur reflects what's elegant and refined about us, and Gussie, the strong minded Westie, mirrors what's bold and off-the-wall," says Lyons.
Why we love it: the right mix of fun and adventurous, the brand's clutches have been making frequent appearances in magazines such as Hello. Pippa Middleton, sister of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has been seen about town with the W&G clutch, which has also been seen adorning the arms of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and pop stars Sarah Harding and Geri Halliwell.
What we'd pick: for its simplicity and functionality, the Edith Black Bug clutch (top left; HK$3,300) and, for its lush animal appeal, the Edith Leopard (bottom left; HK$2,990). The heavy metal orgy of skulls and roses (centre left; HK$3,300) is also worth a look.
Where can you get it: Wilbur & Gussie is available at Harvey Nichols, The Landmark, Central, tel: 3695 3388.
Byline: P. Ramakrishnan
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