I’ve been selected out of over 2000 entries to be one of 100 finalists for Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards. I’m really honored and so excited about this opportunity as it could really help me to grow my business, but… I need a lot of help to get there!

I’d be incredibly grateful if you could PLEASE vote for me and pass it on to your friends to vote too!

Thank you so much,
Shannon

And here are the last of the new photos from the shoot – hope you enjoy them!

Montauk tote  // model: Johanna Björk // PACT tank, Afia skirt, Kirsten Muenster bracelet, Odette NY necklace

Hudson tote  // model: Johanna Björk // Feral Childe dress, Kirsten Muenster jewelry, Nina Z clogs

Tala clutch  // model: Johanna Björk // Study NY blouse & skirt, Kirsten Muenster jewelry

Rayen purse // model: Johanna Björk // Feral Childe top and shorts, Dealtry scarf, Kirsten Muenster earrings

Aylen envelope clutch  // model: Johanna Björk // Study NY top, Feral Childe skirt, Brook&Lyn necklace

Cheyenne tote  // model: Johanna Björk // Feral Childe dress, Odette NY jewelry, Nina Z clogs

Cheyenne tote // model: Johanna Björk // PACT tank, Feral Childe skirt, Dealtry scarf, Odette NY jewelry

Keuka Clutch  // model: Johanna Björk // Afia skirt, Feral Childe shirt, Kirsten Muenster ring, Fay Andrada bracelets

Tala clutch  // model: Johanna Björk // Feral Childe dress, Odette NY earrings

model: Johanna Björk // Feral Childe dress, Kirsten Muenster necklace

Last week, my friend Johanna Björk of Goodlifer.com was in town, visiting from Ojai, California. We got together and did a little photo shoot in my home of my new collection. (she modeled, I photographed) We were lucky enough to pull together some great clothes and accessories from talented designer friends, most of whom produce in the USA (with the exception of Nina Z who has her clogs crafted in Sweden and Dealtry who has her scarves printed in the UK).

A huge THANK YOU to: Kirsten Muenster, Odette NY, Fay Andrada, Dealtry, Feral Childe, Study NY, Afia, and Nina Z.  I love all of your stuff and I really didn’t want to give any of it back. Last but not at all least, an even bigger THANK YOU to Johanna, a woman of so many talents –  she did a great job styling all the pieces we had to work with!

Here are a few of our favorite pics…

Tala clutch  // model: Johanna Björk // Feral Childe dress, Odette NY earrings

Hudson tote  // model: Johanna Björk // Afia skirt, Kirsten Muenster ring, Fay Andrada bracelet, Nina Z clogs

Montauk tote  // model: Johanna Björk // Feral Childe dress, Odette NY jewelry

Montauk tote  // model: Johanna Björk // Afia skirt, Kirsten Muenster bracelet, Nina Z clogs

more to come…

We’re super excited to announce that our new collection is now being carried by one of our favorite designers- Rogan! Please go check them out in person and while you’re there, have a look at Rogan’s new fall collection – gorgeous as always and our bags go so perfectly.

Rogan NYC store is at 330 Bowery at Bond Street, in NoHo.

My newest collection is made from gorgeous nubuck, a luxurious finely sueded leather. I’m so excited about this new Tala clutch, a “happy accident” in the studio. I was making a Cheyenne tote and had just finished the patchwork. It was laying on my table and looked so nice flat that I started playing around and folding it in different ways. Voila! Tala was born.

I am so in love with that Isabel Marant top – it’s from last season and I think it can even be found on sale somewhere. If my closet were everything on the internet, this would be my perfect fall outfit for going out in the city.

1. R1001W by Satomi Kawakita, $960
2. Agora Knitted Poncho by Isabel Marant, $1170
3. Ridge Pendant by Laura Lombardi, $120
4. Tala Clutch by Shannon South, $225
5. Suede Pumps with Bow by Isabel Marant, $620
6. Svelte Jean by Rogan, $198

We joined Pinterest. Check us out for ideas on the clothes and accessories we love to pair with our bags…

The Hudson tote has had many faces in the Remade USA (upcycled jacket) line (bottom photos), but today we are introducing a more minimal version (top photo) made with new, much sturdier nubuck leather. The leather is heavy duty and I’d bet it will last forever. It can be ordered in seven available colors: charcoal (shown), chocolate, camel, taupe, sage, cranberry, and royal. As usual, it is handmade in our studio in Brooklyn.
Please check it out in our shop.

The Starburst collection is a new collection of iridescent leather accessories. I love pairing them with neutral clothes and complementary yellow accessories…

1. Sleeveless Blouse by Draft No.17 at Francis May, $337.40 (on sale)
2. Ossa Braided Necklace by Wiksten + Odette, $184
3. Starburst Tote by Shannon South, $210
4. Cropped Trouser by Raquel Allegra at Francis May, $216
5. Delicias Sandal by Nisolo at Kaight, $88
6. Diego Sunglasses by Costalots, $205

I’m super excited about this leather I just got my hands on.  The color is amazing –  grey with layers of iridescent pinks, blues, and purples – changing colors as it catches the light. It reminds me of the Starburst galaxy.

I don’t have much of it, so it is a limited edition collection.

See the Starburst collection.