LalaQueen, which is a contemporary Middle Eastern handbag label based in Beirut, and designed for travelers, explorers, and boundary breakers, has come to be known as timeless, versatile and full of surprises. The LalaQueen handbags label is the love child (or simply baby), of bubbly Sally Sarieddine, a Lebanese-born, UAE-raised, British-educated fashion designer, and businesswoman. Sally’s passion for bringing fashion back to individual authenticity and self-expression is purely overwhelming.

The LalaQueen handbags are inspired by the meticulous work of master craftsmen and an exceptional regard for exquisite, ethically sourced local materials. Sally’s vision gave life to the bespoke, retro-chic handbag label in 2009. Thereon after, she launched her online boutique – LaLaQueen.com and subsequently became one of the first designer-owned online stores on this side of the Sahara.

LalaQueen Handbags and The Focus on Sustainability

Sally notes that LalaQueen handbags designs target progressive women who are influential in making a difference in today’s changing market and see sustainability as a major focus. “I am a strong advocate of sustainable design and remain mindful about where I source all materials, which is why I create timeless pieces which can be enjoyed forever,” she says adding that she always tries to minimize waste where possible. “LaLaQueen handbags packaging is 100% recycled and the leather we source comes from Lebanese farms where we know the meat is going back to the meat industry.”

The LalaQueen handbags, she explains, are assembled by skilled local artisans who operate under healthy working condition. “It’s important that as a homegrown brand, we ensure we give back to the community to support the local families of Lebanon. As LaLaQueen continues to grow, so will our focus on sustainability.”

Every Woman Has a ‘Queendom’

Designed with all women in mind, Sally believes that every woman has a ‘Queendom’ which she must conquer and when she does; she becomes the queen. Currently, LaLaQueen hosts four collections: The Q Collection, mirroring the fascinating geometry of the ancient architecture of Istanbul. The Curve Collection featuring multi-purpose huggable pouches that can be worn as both a clutch. And a backpack, La by LaLaQueen, a capsule collection launched in the summer, inspired by favorite colors in small geometric and irregular shape combinations of suede and leather. Lastly, there is the signature Dr. Collection, inspired by the vintages and designed in a variety of sizes and color combinations to compliment a woman’s unique style.

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The Dr. Bag

Best known for the iconic Dr. Bag, Sally’s naturally-dyed leather designs feature color tones which are mixed together in different proportions to create a feeling of vibrancy and fun. Inspired by an authentic vintage Dr. Bag found on a treasure hunt in Florence, she says the collection was created with a vision to bring a sense of healing back into fashion. The designs are also meant to complement progressive women with “rich souls and magical hearts.” In further promoting the spirituality in design, LaLaQueen also actively collaborates with other artists to create unique moments, share design inspiration and drive the cross-pollination of artists genres.

As a contemporary fashion label that specializes in handcrafted leather handbags, LaLaQueen handbags aims to provide a trend setting and sustainable brand that complements the global demand on maintaining and protecting natural resources by targeting progressive women who are influential in making a difference in today’s changing market.

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A Little Info on Sally

Sally graduated with a BA in Communications Arts (Radio, TV, Film) and during her years of study, she focused much of her energy in theater. She completed her Masters in Marketing in London. Afterwards, she moved back to Dubai and worked in advertising. She then went on to undertake fashion design courses at Central Saint Martins in London. Nurturing her creativity for design, Sally set out to create pieces of art, notably the Dr. Bag that embodies an expression of her personal message to the world through her brand creation LaLaQueen. And here she is now, introducing the new LalaQueen handbags – The Polka Dot Collection by LaLaQueen.