Luxe Beat Magazine DECEMBER 2014 | Page 109

Fashion Robert Matthew Boho-chic and Animal Friendly Many Robert Matthew handbags are produced with the highest grade of affordable, Animal Friendly PU Leather, giving the customer a bag that feels like real leather, but protects animals. Alicia Silverstone tweets, “Thank you @ RMRobertMatthew for this elegant vegan bag, it’s so cute! (May 2014) It all started when lifetime friends, Robert and Matthew, were discussing the unique, yet intriguing trend setting fashions that continue to evolve within their home state of California; from the casual styles of San Francisco to the fashion forward influences of Los Angeles. It became apparent that the California lifestyle needed a new luster in order to reflect the fashion of today. Robert and Matthew, always intrigued with connections that women have with their handbags, soon developed a passion to embody style, personality, and the latest trends in creating fashionable purses for all occasions. Thus, Robert and Matthew set out to create the hottest new fashionable, yet functional, handbags that women around the world are proud to flaunt. They have over 17 years of experience in the fashion and handbag industry, which can be seen in their latest styles and fashion forward looks. Robert Matthew is more than just handbags, they are accessoryfocused with collections of designer scarves and jewelry. They are also very charity-driven, and have donated auction items to the ACS Skyline soiree, where all proceeds support the American Cancer Society. They were recently featured on the Today Show, where they hosted a huge sale of all their genuine leather wallets, wristlets, and clutches, along with some of their other bestselling bags. Ten percent of all proceeds were donated to the American Cancer 109 Society for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Robert Matthew collection retails from $138 to $210. To learn more, go to www.robertmatthew.com. No matter what your handbag fancy is this holiday season, we hope you find just what you were looking for under the tree on Christmas morning.