Impeccable craftsmanship, coupled with an eye for detail and a dedication to using only the finest of materials… This elusive trifecta of qualities is not always easy to find away from the major fashion houses, and yet Australian Marlee May ticks all three boxes and more.
When we first came across Marlee May at Melbourne’s State of Design festival, we were instantly smitten. A butter-soft Ostrich skin saddle was an immediate indication of the brands ancestry; it’s origins deeply rooted in the prestigious Horobin saddlery.
The progression from saddlery into luxury handbags has clearly been a natural one for Marlee May; whose bags embody both tradition and luxury with ease. The styles are timeless; the exotic leathers – including Ostrich, Dear Skin, Springbok and Cow Hides – are sourced from the highest quality leather tanneries of South Africa and Europe.
Though the photos don’t quite do the quality of the pieces justice, you can get an idea of Marlee May’s work by clicking on the lookbook gallery below. Also stay tuned as this is one label we’ll be keeping an eye on.
