about fluertje
about
fleurtje = little flower (dutch)
"i want to make bags that people will use everyday"
In 1997 designer Nicole Fleur van der Oord saw a real need: "attractive, well constructed bags for people that didn't consider themselves 'purse' people".
With a background in fashion and textile design, Nicole set out to fill that need.
Already making bags for herself, this Dutch descendant decided she could make a business of it. Combining her love of vintage textiles, simplistic design and sewing skills, she designed her first line, fleurtje. Clean line, durable and functional bags for women. After being accepted into the One of a Kind Show and Sale, her line took off and became a permanent fixture at the show.
In 2002 Nicole opened the flagship store on Queen Street West, met her husband Russell and fleurtje soon become a joint effort. The fleurtje line soon expanded, adding, big F for men and the addition of their son Sydney, the mapa baby bag was born! After five successful years on Queen, it was time to say goodbye and move to the Distillery District. Downsizing and focusing on bags, Nicole is now able to further add to her collections.
Nicole's love of colour has always been a part of her design. All bags are crafted from a rainbow of (animal friendly) industrial vinyl, accented with vibrant vintage prints and vintage automotive upholstery vinyl's. New in 2004, the fleurtje line expanded to include landscape bags. All one of a kind, hand scissor cut, these landscapes are an expression of Nicole's childhood.
We pride ourselves on being Canadian made and not mass producing. All bags are handmade to order in small quantities or one of a kind. Produced in house at 55 Mill street, building 74, studio 106, Toronto, Canada in the Case Goods Warehouse, Distillery District.
+ it's durable and easy to clean - just wipe
+ high grade, light weight, upholstery quality
+ wide range of juicy colours, the possibilities are endless.
"i want to make bags that people will use everyday"
In 1997 designer Nicole Fleur van der Oord saw a real need: "attractive, well constructed bags for people that didn't consider themselves 'purse' people".
With a background in fashion and textile design, Nicole set out to fill that need.
Already making bags for herself, this Dutch descendant decided she could make a business of it. Combining her love of vintage textiles, simplistic design and sewing skills, she designed her first line, fleurtje. Clean line, durable and functional bags for women. After being accepted into the One of a Kind Show and Sale, her line took off and became a permanent fixture at the show.
In 2002 Nicole opened the flagship store on Queen Street West, met her husband Russell and fleurtje soon become a joint effort. The fleurtje line soon expanded, adding, big F for men and the addition of their son Sydney, the mapa baby bag was born! After five successful years on Queen, it was time to say goodbye and move to the Distillery District. Downsizing and focusing on bags, Nicole is now able to further add to her collections.
Nicole's love of colour has always been a part of her design. All bags are crafted from a rainbow of (animal friendly) industrial vinyl, accented with vibrant vintage prints and vintage automotive upholstery vinyl's. New in 2004, the fleurtje line expanded to include landscape bags. All one of a kind, hand scissor cut, these landscapes are an expression of Nicole's childhood.
We pride ourselves on being Canadian made and not mass producing. All bags are handmade to order in small quantities or one of a kind. Produced in house at 55 Mill street, building 74, studio 106, Toronto, Canada in the Case Goods Warehouse, Distillery District.
why vinyl?
+ it's not leather and it's not trying to be+ it's durable and easy to clean - just wipe
+ high grade, light weight, upholstery quality
+ wide range of juicy colours, the possibilities are endless.
