Bracher Emden London Jeweled Fringe Butterfly Shoulder Bag
The Find:
Bracher Emden London — the British luxury house that handcrafted every single bag individually, with no two ever identical, at original retail prices exceeding $800. Beyoncé and Eva Longoria were among the brand's celebrity clientele. This is the signature butterfly wing silhouette in what may be the most elaborately embellished version the brand produced.
The front flap is crowned with a cascading waterfall of gemstone beads, crystals, and gold metal charms layered in multiple shimmering tiers: rose quartz beads, tiger's eye stones, faceted champagne and pink crystals, iridescent cobalt blue beads, amethyst tones, and dozens of individually attached gold leaf charms that move and catch light with every step.
The body is assembled from at least four distinct leather types by hand: burgundy wine, cognac saddle, plum aubergine, and textured stingray-embossed panels scattered with multi-colored crystal studs. Hand-laced cord edges. Oversized gold carabiner hardware. Pink suede interior with the Bracher Emden London label.
This brand is now effectively discontinued, and finding an authenticated piece at this embellishment level — with every single bead, stone, crystal, and charm still intact — is as close to impossible as the resale market gets. Handmade in London. Sourced from a private collection. When it's gone, it's gone.
The Details:
Sculptural butterfly wing shoulder bag in multi-leather patchwork. Cascading multi-tier jeweled fringe across front flap: rose quartz round beads, tiger's eye cabochon stones, faceted champagne and pink crystals, iridescent cobalt blue crystal beads, amethyst-toned beads, and gold-tone metal leaf charms. Burgundy/wine leather front flap panels. Cognac/saddle leather body and back panel. Plum/aubergine leather accents. Textured stingray-embossed leather accent panel with scattered multi-colored crystal studs. Hand-laced dark cord stitching on wing edges with metal end caps. Oversized gold-tone carabiner clips and chain-link hardware. Adjustable brown leather shoulder strap. Silver-tone oval buckle closure. Pink suede interior lining with Bracher Emden London woven label. Magnetic snap closure. Interior elasticized pocket. Embossed BE logo button on back panel.
Measurements: Approximately 11" W x 7" H x 3" D.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition.
Authenticity: Authentic Bracher Emden London with correct interior woven label, embossed BE logo, and handmade construction.
