Lally Dizon: Modern Art Deco
Bag designer Lally Dizon enjoys traveling with her hubby and two young boys taking in inspiration even during the kids’ summer vacations. Emailing this week from New York, the usually very glam and put-together designer tells me that for summer she switches to a very casual look. For summer she did a colorful interpretation of the Art Deco from the ‘20s and ‘30s era, featuring patchworks of snakeskin in two to three colors.
How does your wardrobe change for summer?
I wear denim cut-off shorts for day. For night I wear maxi dresses and short summer dresses to parties for a resort luxe look.
What should a woman carry in her bag this summer?
She should carry a small makeup kit that will hold her summer makeup essentials like a pink lipstick, blush and lip gloss. Also a face blotter, facial tissues and of course, fab sunglasses.
What images are inspiring you this summer?
I was inspired by Art Deco style. The images that came to mind are the Chrysler building in New York, the oriental yin yang symbol and the British flag. Since the clutch frames I used look very vintage, I thought of developing a collection to complement the frames. Just like Art Deco style, the feel is very eclectic. The materials are mixed yet symmetrical, old yet modern.
Lally Dizon bags are available at Vintage Restore, Doña Consolacion Building, Jupiter Street, Makati and Bellitudo Bldg, Katipunan Avenue, White Plains, QC.