Suppliers

We stock handbags, jewellery and belts from a very large range of designers and suppliers.  We have tried to give you an overview of the ethos of some of the more unusual designers below although this is certainly not a comprehensive list of our stockists.

COLLARD MANSON

Owner of Collard Manson, Zara Manson, previously worked as a fashion jewellery buyer/designer for a large jewellery firm through which she attended shows in London, Milan, Paris and Hong Kong.  At all of the shows, the thing that caught her eye was the new designers’ fashion accessories ranges with their innovative designs and accessible prices.  Frustrated that this was not what her previous employers wished her to purchase/design and unable to buy similar accessories in her home town, she decided to set up her own shop with her partner Tim Collard.  And so, Collard Manson Accessories Boutique was born.  

At arm candy we have only a few of Collard Manson’s great unique and unusual designer handbags currently in stock but this should change shortly when the new lines are available.   What we do have however are fabulous and real 'must haves!  Collard Manson have created some fabulous designs that can be used as everyday handbags from the ubiquitous clutch bag to the beautiful 'big bag' being carried by all the celebrities at the moment. 

LA CHICA CHIC
Cristiane Valdez' designs make heads turn. That's a strong statement, but it's true.  Her unique handbag and fashion accessories brand, La Chica Chic, produces exquisite pieces that are guaranteed to start conversations. What's more, she is growing a dedicated following worldwide, both inside the fashion industry and with her many hundreds of loyal clients.

Cristiane is a confident and experienced designer with a background in theatre. She's not afraid to produce pieces that are unashamedly feminine and glamorous. She strives to include an element of fun with the distinct aura of 'chic' that comes so naturally to those from her native Brazil.

Cristiane's sense of adventure has led her to develop unique and unusual styles. She works closely with her carefully selected artisans, creating a bold looks which fuse high fashion with traditional artistry.  Her hand-made styles consist of an innovative technique of crocheting malleable metals to produce goods that are both stylish and timeless as fashion accessories.

She is bold in her choice of materials. Her purses, bags, belts and accessories combine semi-precious stones, beads and high-quality crystals, which are all native to South America.  Cristiane now introduces an exciting new product line combining elements of leather with her traditional designs, maintaining the look of fun and fashion that is La Chica Chic.

What you get from Cristiane is truly wearable art, worn by women who love the style, strength and confidence her styles portray.  Whether you need a bag, belt, clutch, smaller purse, or any other fashion accessories from her range, you can be confident that you are making a statement that will turn heads.

M.ANDONIA
Infused with an unabashed retro flavour and rocking style, the new m.andonia designer bags are the hottest thing to hit the fashion accessories scene. Conceived and designed by upcoming fashion sensation Maria Argyropoulos, the line features an array of eye catching handbags, totes and evening bags that possess an inherent air of timeless sophistication...with an edge.

The m.andonia collection is distinctive in its very design, drawing inspiration from the past while simultaneously interweaving a modern style. The handbags are created with romantic and vintage, as well as strong modern fabric prints that are scrupulously selected from fabric mills all over the world.

m.andonia bags, which are hand-sewn and detailed at the family run design studio in Los Angeles are accented with Swarovski crystal jewels and vintage buttons and are uniquely laminated and beautifully finished with luxurious silk fabric linings, a single pocket arrangement and smart touches like purse feet.
Combining fashion and elegance into one, these unique designer bags can be worn to dress up a casual jeans and T-shirt combination or to precisely complement a sleek ensemble.

Today, the unmistakable m.andonia bags can be spotted on the arms of  Hollywood’s elite such as Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Halle Berry, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Geena Davis, India Arie and Jennifer Aniston and continue to gather favour as well among the very discriminating fashionista set, primarily for that delectable hint of nostalgia, the remarkable craftsmanship and the attention to details.

These beautiful designer bags are absolutely stunning.  They are fabulous quality, beautifully made and classic but unusual designs.  The silk fabrics and Swarovski crystal jewllery used, make these a stunning addition to a girl's wardrobe.  A good handbag is worth every penny you spend on it, so go ahead and treat yourself.  You deserve it.  These truly take the place of diamonds to become a girl's new best friend!

MATT & NAT
Just because they don't use animal products doesn't mean vegans can't be stylish. via vegan is exactly that, a hip collection of exclusively vegan fashion handbags, made with the highest quality synthetic leathers and fabrics on the market.

Under the catchy logo matt & nat, via vegan was founded in 1997 by Inder Bedi, to respond to a rising demand for cruelty-free fashion by a number of health and environmentally-conscious people.  A strict vegetarian of 13 years, Inder was originally born in England and raised in Canada.  A graduate from Concordia University in Montréal, with a bachelor degree in marketing and a minor in corporate law, it is no surprise that Inder came up with the savvy concept of a totally vegan bag line.

Today matt & nat have managed to establish a brand name and a recognizable style that is loved by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. The brand is carried by several well-known retailers throughout Canada, the United States, and is now sold in the UK as well.  A number of celebrities, including a few academy awards winners, have personally requested some of their products.  Their line is more exciting than ever, showcasing a palette of trendy styles in sumptuous greens and browns, deep purples and rich black and are a fabulous and inexpensive fashion accessory.

We love these handbags and are constantly restocking as they literally fly out of the door.  So don’t be left behind, make sure you ‘bag’ one of these whilst you can.  Will you choose to make a difference?

SMITH & CANOVA
Smith and Canova is a division of the Extras Group Ltd based in the UK and began life in 1995 dedicated to establishing its own brand of high quality fashion handbags, travel bags and accessories. Since those early days the brand has established a strong foothold in the UK and Irish markets.

Whilst their product range has become more diverse incorporating products to suit most tastes and budgets, their emphasis on producing only the best quality products has remained.  At arm candy we stock a small range from Smith & Canova but we believe that these bags reflect our aim to bring our customers some of the prettier and more feminine leather fashion accessories that are currently available at extremely competetive prices.

SPENCER & RUTHERFORD
From the cafe cultured streets of Australia’s fashion capital, to the über chic metropolis of New York, seen in US blockbuster movies and owned by celebrities such as Cate Blanchet and Julianne Moore, you will notice Spencer & Rutherford on the arms of fashion aficionados the world over.

The company was born from an intriguing story of two sisters who formed a creative collaboration based on intuitive design talent, and succinct creative flare. In the years since the company’s inception, Spencer & Rutherford has grown from a unique boutique business into a design house of global stature, with some of the world’s most revered stores clamouring to stock these quirky, unusual, romantic bags.  And now, we at arm candy are one of those stockists!  See this beautiful range of limited edition extremely unique and unusual designer handbags and fabulous wallets that include a LIMITED EDITION range  from this exciting company.  Leather handbags, the most exquisite evening bags and handbags that will take the place of a bride's bouquet as the most fabulous wedding accessory.

JEAN JEMS
Already being worn by celebrities such as Kate Lawler and recently featured on WAGS boutique, Jean Jems are, put simply, 'brooches' for jeans. These exciting new fashion accessories exclusive to Hunki Dori based in the UK (and now stocked by arm candy) simply clip onto denim buttons to give a sexy new twist to denim.  It is a striking way to dress up a pair of jeans, denim skirt, shirt or jacket.  Jean Jems look fabulous with just a t-shirt and jeans, a glitzy evening top or simply with a shirt unbuttoned to show a glimpse of crystal.  Whether its a silk flower on a denim skirt in the summer or a jewelled butterfly on jeans in the evening, Jean Jems look just as good for day or eveningwear and will appeal to fashion conscious women of all ages.

These are fabulous fashion accessories and with over 20 different designs to choose from, from sparkling Swarovski crystal jewellery butterflies to silk and velvet flowers, dressing up your denim has never been so easy.