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Welcome to my Etsy store, all handbags are handmade in my Toronto studio .
I welcome customs orders, message me if you want something designed for you or just in a different colour or with additional features.
Check our my entire current collection of ostrich bags and Italian leather bags at http://www.christinevonbun.com
I also offer product design and development services as well as pattern development for commercial use. Please visit http://www.christinevonbun.com for more information.
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Karina on 04 May, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI'm so happy that I bought this phone case- I've been taking it everywhere and enjoying it tremendously. The wool-felt is the best way ever to completely protect my mobile phone, especially when it bounces around in my backpack or purse! The construction is beautiful and good-looking too. I also love that there is a place where I can keep a few credit cards or an ID along with me. Thanks, Christine!
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Eduardo on 27 May, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGreat product, nice materials and matches my new red phone. Thank you!
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Noreen on 03 Mar, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe shoulder bag is a beautiful red colour with lovely white top stitching. It is thoughtfully designed and made from quality materials. Delivery was very prompted and I would highly recommend buying from Christine.
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seeundsonne on 11 Sep, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThese are extremely well made, high quality, protective cases for your reading glasses. They fit my glasses perfectly, and I was able to customize the look with the options of dark/light gray felt and the color of the ostrich leather, which I loved. Christine was super kind, accommodating and easy to work with. Highly recommended item and seller!
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Leigh on 04 Sep, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI was very happily surprised that so much fit in my new round crossbody bag! It’s not large either - perfect for my size. All my previous bags have been big and really did not look good on me. My new Bella bag looks very good - I really love it. The big plus, it doesn’t show all my content bumps on the outside of the bag - love the V shape pocket on one side - gives the bag a nice look. The color is perfect also - heck, I absolutely love love this bag. Thank you!!!!!
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Pamela on 20 Apr, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI never imagined I would own a one-of-a-kind designer handbag but when I saw Christine VonBun's beautiful bags, I knew this was an investment worth making. I absolutely love my Evita bag in purple Italian leather, with distinctive fish leather trim and suede leather lining. It's wonderfully light, beautifully roomy and super stylish. It has a casual elegance that will take me anywhere. The design and craftsmanship are second to none and the colour will go with many items in my wardrobe. I can't wait to start using it! Thank you, Christine, for making such a beautiful bag. It's a work of art. Pam Taylor, Ottawa PS Despite the best efforts of the ice-storm, my bag arrived on time.
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moniquegaudet62 on 03 Jul, 2017
5 out of 5 starsI am a self employed single Mom, when I saw this bag on the site I LOVED it but thought "no, I can't afford to spend that much on a bag". Still I was compelled to start the process to order it, as I hesitated to complete the order and my finger hovered over the button to submit the order I thought "I deserve this bag!" Well I received it and yes, I SO DESERVE this bag, it is beautiful and magnificently crafted. No regrets! Thank you Christine VonBun!
About ChristineVonBun
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cutting the panels out of the leather
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first step - making the pattern (in my studio)
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skiving the leather (thinning the edges)
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sewing the panels together
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attaching the strap to the handbag - last step
Passionate about making beautiful handbags
I am originally from Vienna, Austria, where I earned a degree in Fashion Design and a Certification as a Master-Craftsman in Handbag Design.I have a deep respect for the tradition and craft of handbag design, which is why Christine VonBun bags are produced only on a small scale, with the sort of attention to detail that is otherwise lost in a sea of mass-manufacturing.
After beginning my career in Austria, at DeLaRue, I moved to Cape Town, South Africa to work for Cape Cobra. While there, she was struck by the exotic beauty of local leathers- ostrich, crocodile and lizard. The influence of my time in Africa can clearly be seen in my line of exotic skin bags, which introduce a variety of new materials to the North American handbag market.
I first showed my own collection of high end leather handbags at the Toronto “One of a Kind” christmas show 2005 - under my first label “Morris B”. A label I just revived with a brand new collection of Italian leather handbags.
I continued showing at the OOAK spring show until 2010. After that I went back to the cooperate world until a recent launch of my new Christine VonBun collection of ostrich and other exotic skin bags.
My vision has not changed - making bags that are aesthetically beautiful and functional, perfect in every detail and of course all handmade by herself in her Toronto studio!
Designed with passion - handmade to perfection - timelessly elegant
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Christine Vonbun
Owner, Designer, Maker
Christine is originally from Vienna, Austria, where she earned a degree in Fashion Design and a Certification as a Master-Craftsman in Handbag Design. All handbags are made by herself in her Toronto studio.
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Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase