Arc Clutch - Natural

The Arc clutch purse holds all your life's essentials in a striking curved shape. Tuck it under your arm, slip it into your handbag, or hold it comfortably in your hand.

The Arc clutch fits your phone, cards, cash, coins, lippy - even your passport. Its edgy yet elegant design will allow you to move effortlessly from a day at the office to a night on the town. 

What We Love About It

The Arc clutch purse is handmade in Melbourne using sustainably-sourced kangaroo leather that will darken and develop a beautiful patina over time. Arc is zipped with an American-made oxidised brass zip, and sewn with tough bonded UV/moisture/heat resistant nylon thread.

Kangaroo is an extremely strong and durable leather. It's thinner and finer than cowhide, and has very little visible grain. Yet each piece has natural imperfections that highlight the uniqueness of the product. 

Things To Know

Size: 26.5 x 13 cm, 1mm thick leather

Material: Kangaroo Leather

Made in: Melbourne by I.E. Francis 

Shipping: $10 flat rate shipping. Free shipping on orders over $150 

The Story Behind It

I.E. Francis is the creation of Isaac Francis, a Melbourne based industrial designer and ex boot-maker. He believes in a minimalist aesthetic, simple functionality, and the longevity and beauty that comes with premium materials.

Isaac goes to great lengths to ensure his manufacturing materials are sourced locally whenever possible. I.E. Francis mainly uses premium vegetable-tanned kangaroo leather from a tannery in Sydney, selected for its toughness, beautiful finish and abundant local supply. For almost five years, Isaac has designed and hand-manufactured high quality, minimalist leather small goods in-house.

Images by Gingerfinch, I.E. Francis & John T.