Speak Softly and Carry a Vlieger & Vandam Bag. The Guardian Angel Collection.

Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Collection

I stumbled upon the amazing weapon embossed Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Collection of bags back when they were made of felted wool. The brand and their collection has grown and become more sophisticated in the past few years.

Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Collection

Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Purses
above: The 2005 V&V Guardian Angel Bags were made with embossed wool
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Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel bags made of leather

The Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Collection is made with fine aniline leathers from the greenest tannery in the world (Hulshof Royal Dutch Tanneries) and handmade embossing in the Netherlands, the Guardian Angel line includes structured and soft bags for both men and women, clutches, attache cases, wallets and iPad cases.

Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Collection

above: the metal embossing is done by hand using tools like the stamping gun shown above in the Netherlands
above: the metal embossing is done by hand using tools like the stamping gun shown above in the Netherlands

Their newest collection is now lined with a silkscreen printed fabric of guns and knives

knife and gun fabric lining

lining in the bags

For their Autumn Winter 2012 Collection they have introduced three two-toned Classic (structured) Guardian Angel Handbags with detachable straps in Brown/Pink, Brown/Grey and Black/White leather:
Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Collection

Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Gun Handbags

New for this year are large and small soft versions of their Guardian Angel bags in black, brown or grey leather with detachable leather straps:

Vlieger and Vandam Guardian Angel Collection

Unisex Guardian Angel attachés and shoulder bags in black, brown and grey leather:
Unisex Guardian Angel attachés

Unisex Guardian Angel attachés

The Guardian Angel clutches come in three styles (handcuffs, gun and knife) and black, brown or grey leather online. The gold, silver and blackened detachable chains are sold separately.

2012 Guardian Angel handcuff clutch

Other clutches in colored suede are new for 2012 but not available in their online store (yet).

vlieger and vandam clutch bags

iPad cases in Guardian Angel (black leather) or cracked screen (black leather):
leather embossed iPad cases

Gun stamped zippered wallets and billfolds:
Gun stamped zippered wallets

Gun stamped men's billfolds

The Guardian Angel bags are popular among celebs like Fergie Rhianna and Rumor Willis (shown below carrying her large soft black Guardian Angel bag):
Rumor Willis with her black Guardian Angel bag by Vlieger and vandam

In addition to their Guardian Angel line, they make other stunning totes and handbags, small leather goods and scarves.

silk skull scarf by Vlieger and Vandam

Vlieger and Vandam