Handmade Retro Fashion Patchwork Handbag By Chica Chick by chicachick on Sense of Fashion

Keith and Catherine Murphy are proud to be launching there Chica Chick two-in-one designer handbag on October 5th, after working on the idea ever since Keith had a Kidney Transplant back in January this year. After recuperating in St Georges Hospital London, whilst reading an article about STIs, It got him thinking, that if he could come up with a fashionable and practical product that would appeal to young women, he might be able to help encourage safe sex and prevent STIs.

His wife Cathy teased him that he must have received a women's kidney, as he woke up after the operation thinking of handbags...turns out he did.!!

Cathy has experience in the fashion trade and she took this idea and converted it into a design for the Chica Chick bag. We wanted it to be an ethical product, so we sourced a supply chain with a properly audited manufacturer and only use a faux leather material that is biodegradable in 10 years. We think it shows that fashion doesn’t just have to be about looking good, it can tackle important social issues too.”

As every girl knows, a handbag is more than just a fashion accessory – it’s a survival kit that holds all the little necessities you need to get through the day. Now Chica Chick has taken this concept a step further with its brand new two-in-one designer bag, which comes complete with a pack of lifestyle essentials that – like the handbag itself – will make sure you’re ready to go anywhere, anytime.

But that’s not all. As well as secret pockets containing the essentials pack – three Fusion condoms, panty pad, tampon, mini toothbrush and toothpaste and deodorant – the Chica Chick bag conceals another useful innovation. Our unique patent-pending design means that it converts from a generous tote day bag to a cute, scrunchie grab-bag for the evening at the pull of a cord, making it two bags for the price of one.

The Chica Chick bag will be launched officially on 5 October 2009 and is lovingly designed in the UK on the Sussex coast. Featuring a funky signature patchwork style, it will initially be available in three colourways – pink mix, blue mix and multi. RRP is £35. For more details, go to www.chicachick.com.

Student Competition Via the website, simply send us your feedback, to be entered into our free prize draw to win 1 of 10 chica chick handbags.

Further information and launch offer

Keith Murphy and his wife Cathy Murphy are from East Sussex, and the couple live in Seaford, with their two sons.

Until 31 October 2009 we are offering all trade buyers a 20 per cent discount on our wholesale prices also will be offering students 15% discount. For further details of this offer and our trade terms and conditions, please contact Keith Murphy on 01323 899144 or e-mail keith@chicachick.com. High-res images available on request.

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