www.specialtydrygoods.bigcartel.com

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santa monica, california, United States
"Specialty Dry Goods came out of my desire to do something with my hands". Made in Los Angeles by Edie Kahula Pereira, Specialty Dry Goods is about utilitarian products of good and thoughtful design - a new classic with a modern artisans point-of-view. Edie's focus is to design and make useful everyday products in quality materials that will endure. "what makes me smile - the thought of my bags going on many adventures as people take them into their lives." Edie's creative direction is influenced by her working past in architecture, as a product producer, art/product curator, fashion scout, as a person who likes to walk the urban environment, sit in cafes and travel to places far away. "i love it when a design detail comes out of solving an issue - it's the limitations that inspire creativity. Although CAD/tech savvy, it's playing with the actual materials (having them laid out in front of me) where the product comes to life." Specialty Dry Goods strives to make responsible choices; practical is always a must. edie kahula pereira - designer, maker, creative director.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Nomadic Thread Society

'Nomadic' feed bag traveling the world with Nicole of 'Nomadic Thread Society'. They were destined!


Back at the LA show, we met Edie Pereira of Specialty Dry Goods and picked up her gorgeous leather satchel. It reminds us of our Basil Racuk Indigo Ombre Paper Bag for it’s deconstructed beauty. 

Timeline and Reflection

Specialty Dry Goods: Taking stock of this past year and thanking all who have supported my developing brand.

November 2014
invited: Space 15TWENTY | Urban Outfitters pop up, los angeles 

September 2014
noted: lonny magazine - too hot

August 2014
noted: refinery29, los angeles - 'The 20 Best Gifts from L.A.'s Raddist Artisans'

May 2014
April 2014
  • story: urban daddy - 'A One-Woman Leather Bag-Making-Army'
March 2014
  • invited: parachute market, los angeles
  • story: the radder - 'visit: parachute market - let there be light'
  • story: veo veo magazine, spain - 'specialty dry goods'
December 2013
featured: KCRW | Design & Architecture - featured designer & online shop

October 2013
invited: the MIA Project pop up at Shelter Half, los angeles

September 2013
story: designskool blog, 'textured potholders to be admired'

August 2013
selected: NY NOW trade show, new york - emerging designer Handmade | display platform | NY PICKS

June 2013

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Monday, August 4, 2014

Saturday, August 2, 2014