Photos:: Kendall Conrad designs
Fashion designer Kendall Conrad, who made her mark in handbags, is expanding into footwear and brass jewelry. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Former model Kendall Conrad’s new collection of handbags, shoes and jewelry for her self-titled line is inspired by Pablo Picasso’s time in Cote D’Azur.
Designer Kendall Conrad’s self-titled collection of handbags, jewelry and shoes can be found in her three Los Angeles-area stores in Brentwood, Montecito and Venice. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
A new edition of Conrad’s classic Marisol bag features a handstitched image on the front. Pictured here, Vallauris Marisol II in black bridal leather, $900 in Kendall Conrad stores. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Though the line originally started with handbags, Conrad has added other items, like jewelry, to the selection. Pictured here, Gyro II gold plated solid brass bangle, $260, and Gyro I gold plated rings, $140. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
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Conrad’s newest collection is inspired by Pablo Picasso’s Vallauris period. Pictured here, Narcisa II bag, $3,000; Pacha wrist wrap, front left, $320, and iPhone case and wallet, front right, $720. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Many of this season’s bags come in marine blue shades, in addition to more muted colors. Pictured here, Pacha bag in marine suede, right, $625; iPhone case and wallet in marine suede, front left, $380; Luz wallet in marine leather, back left, $450. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
In addition to marine blue, brass is a color option featured in Conrad’s new collection. Pictured here, Pacha bag in brass leather, $670, and Pacha wrap sandals in brass leather, $420. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
The “Cincha” sandal comes in four options, three leather and one snakeskin design. Pictured here, Cincha sandal in black matte snakeskin, $590. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
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Conrad collaborated with I Pezzi Dipinti to create an exclusive line of handmade linen shawls and scarves. Pictured here, Vallauris scarf in chocolate and white stripes, $250. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Hand stitched leather cuffs, ranging in price from $200-$215, are displayed at the store in Venice. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
In addition to sandals, Conrad’s line also has a pair of suede and lamb slippers. Pictured here, Manolete slippers, $450; iPad mini case in black Napa leather, top left, $290, and Luz wallet in black leather, bottom left, $450. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Conrad’s iPhone cases also contain slots for credit cards, cash and business cards. Pictured here, Vallauris iPhone 4 & 5 case in chocolate bridle leather with faun image, $495. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)