NATIONAL: Peter Morrissey is pushing further into the price conscious market with the launch of a new low cost handbag range.
The long-standing fashion designer has created three handbags costing between $35 to $40 each for retail chain Big W.
It is an extension of the underwear label he created for Big W late last year, called Woman by Peter Morrissey. He also launched a men’s collection, Man by Peter Morrissey.
Hitting stores on April 20, the bags include satchel bag ‘Yuki’ which is black with silver stud detailing. The ‘Emma’ bag is trend oriented with multiple zip pockets and a strong shoulder strap, while the third is an oversized yoga bag.
Also due in store is the women’s winter apparel offer for the brand, with trench coats, pencil dresses, tailored trench coats, knit sweaters and wrap tops in the mix. Sizes range from eight to 16 and prices are all under $100.
Morrissey launched the lingerie line after a break from designing, along with business partner and entrepreneur Bruno Schiavi. Morrissey has been a fashion designer for 25 years, starting label Morrissey Edmiston with designer Leona Edmiston, before launching his own label Morrissey. Webster Holdings purchased Morrissey from Oroton Group in 2006.