April Mawhinney launched her accessories label, Little Red, in December 2005. Little Red combines sumptuous leathers with vintage, modern and recycled fabrics to create exquisitely crafted handbags, purses & corsages.
With inspiration coming from her native Northern Ireland and the heritage of crafts that exists, Little Red’s pieces are all designed and handmade by April in her studio at the Arches in Southampton. Although she mainly works to commission, her current collections all feature ready-made pieces to buy which are unique or limited editions. April under takes handbag and purse commissions all year round and is happy to discuss your ideas with you.
April Mawhinney was born in Northern Ireland in 1979 and has studied at the University of Ulster, the Oslo National Academy of the Arts in Norway and Winchester School of Art, gaining a degree in Textile Art. Upon moving to Southampton, April won a residency at the Arches Studios; this is now the hub from which she runs Little Red.
Little Red handbags and accessories are available direct from the Little Red boutique. You can also catch up with April on Twitter or on the Little Red blog.
You can contact April using the online form found here.