Michel Chataigne's new IT BAG!

I was first introduced to the famous Michel Chataigne as a teenager, at the end of one of my summer trips to Haiti. My cousins and I spent most of the summer in our hometown of Port Salut, but of course had to come back to Port-au-Prince to catch our flight home. "Before we go back to New York, we have to go see Michel", my cousins informed me. Michel did his magic with my hair, and I became a quick convert, making sure to see him at the end of every trip to Haiti.

Recently, I have become an even bigger fan, but now for his work as a designer. I had the amazing pleasure of working alongside Mr. Chataigne during Haiti's first ever Fashion Week. Michel, not only worked on the team that pulled off this amazing show, but he was also in charge of the hair and make-up teams, AND his runway show was the week's most talked about show.
Everything this man touches he excels at!

Michel has long been the go to designer of Haiti's fashion elite and those "in the know", but no one was ready for the looks he launch on the catwalk this Fall. Michel Chataigne; designer, couturier, now creator of his own print! You heard right, all the patterns on the fabric that Michel uses has been designed and created by him. I was blown away.

I happened to get my hands on one of the most coveted items right off the runway, The Michel Chataigne "It bag". The bag is made of Mr. Chataigne's signature animal print fabric, in cotton and raw straw. It has small denim details, making this the ideal bag to either dress up or dress down. There are side zipper pockets, and a silk interior. ALL MADE IN HAITI!

Photo credit: Hibiscus Agency

I've been sporting my It Bag on several meetings while in DC, and due to the extreme interest, Mr. Chataigne is now willing to offer it to the masses. Please, tell him know what you think right here and now ** (Secret: there's also another print in the works). Your feedback would be greatly appreciate!