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Amina Aranaz-alunan: Resort in the city

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The perenniall­y busy Amina Aranaz-alunan is a perfect resource for year-round summer style because of her bag designs that use lighter materials. Now is the best time to use any of those pieces in natural fabrics.

How does your wardrobe change for summer?

Summer is our favorite time of year at Aranaz. It is the season when we can celebrate the tropical lifestyle at its finest! Personally, summer is when I bring out my brights, prints and whites. I also love to use straw bags even when in the city!

What does it signal for your bag changes?

I believe in taking your straw bags for a spin during the summer, whether beachside or in the city. It is natural to see a beach bag while out of town. But do something unexpected: a straw summer bag will give your look a summer vibe even when you’re stuck inside an office building. For evening a fun straw clutch or evening bag will also add a luxe resort touch to your look, whether you are partying seaside or in the city.

What do you imagine a woman should carry in her summer bag?

Cologne to freshen up (I like light ones like baby cologne), sunglasses are an absolute must! Tissue packs for those extra-hot days.

What images are inspiring you this summer?

Raw and rustic beachside images, bright foliage prints, bright minimalist and sculptural forms.

All bags will be available by end of March at Aranaz stores, Greenbelt 5 and Power Plant Mall.

 ??  ?? Carry all: Amina AranazAlun­an tackles city needs with glam
tropical style.
Carry all: Amina AranazAlun­an tackles city needs with glam tropical style.
 ??  ?? Print love: Amina named this The Missoni, hand-embroidere­d straw clutch with zigzag embroidery.
Print love: Amina named this The Missoni, hand-embroidere­d straw clutch with zigzag embroidery.
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 ??  ?? Do the hoola: The Hoola bag is a straw basket with raffia fringes and leather handles.
Do the hoola: The Hoola bag is a straw basket with raffia fringes and leather handles.
 ??  ?? Hand held: The Medusa is an asymmetric­al folded clutch made of sturdy natural tinalak fabric.
Hand held: The Medusa is an asymmetric­al folded clutch made of sturdy natural tinalak fabric.

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