It's February - le mois d'amour! Get ready to feast your loving eyes on beautiful custom accessories that will make your sweetheart melt, act silly and feel giddy (lucky you). To make the process satin smooth, don't forget to visit our spanking new e-commerce site.

In celebration of April in Paris' first newsletter of the year, we'd like to take the opportunity to extend a big thank you to all of our loyal clientele for their continous support.

Here's to a prosperous and healthy 2007 + Happy V-day!

Itsy-bitsy Bea
> The "Bea" bag has been the best-selling design since Beatrice introduced it 7 years ago. With the seven year itch approaching, we've decided to give the "Bea" a "face-lift". Let us introduce the Mini Bea, which looks and carry just like the original "Bea" except it's smaller, and has a playful and interesting flap. Now you have a serious "Bea" for meetings and a "Mini Bea" for outings. Perfect-o!
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Celeste Clutch
> In case you haven't heard, Big is Beautiful AND back! Clutch-fans take heed, the beautiful Celeste is constructed from Pearlize white Millennium Alligator, specially dyed from a French Tanner just for April in Paris. The subtle iridescent finish of the skin and unique single strap-closer makes this latest creation an absolutely stunner.
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CITY Magazine
> Look out for the March Spring issue of CITY! Don't miss the must-see fashion spread directed by market editor Whitney Robinson. The Marionette-inspired production took place in Vienna and was photographed by Staudinger + Franke. The March issue will be on-stand nationwide mid-February.

Stingray is one of the hardest skins to work with which explains its hefty price. The beauty of stingray is the backbone which resembles a cluster of small white pearls. Crafted with skill, the result is breathtaking. In this issue, Beatrice shares with us why we should consider stingray when ordering a custom bag.

> It's timeless
Stingray purses are a favorite during Opera and Oscar seasons because of its timeless appeal. The nubbly skin resembles a jewel encrusted purse and is extremely flattering when paired with haute couture. When considering a Stingray purse, one should think small and simple.

> It's Lasting
Stingray is almost indestructible making it one of hardest skins to work with. It takes an extremely skilled artisan to know how to cut and sew the skin. Centuries ago, sword-makers favored wrapping Samurai sword handles with stingray because of its durability.

> It's easy to care for
You almost never have to clean your stingray bag unless you want to. If that's the case, all you need is a sponge. The bag should be stored in a cool and dry area. Unlike leather, stingray never fades overtime.

If you have questions for Beatrice, please feel free to contact her at 415.750.9910. We wish you a very merry holiday season!