The Next Women: Startup Diaries June 12 2013, 0 Comments

I quit my job and bought a one-way ticket to Spain with a ‘6 month’ stopover in South America in September 2010. I never made it to Spain. Instead, 8 months later, I ended up in the highland jungles of Guatemala. It’s a country in Central America that I wouldn’t have found on a map prior to leaving Australia.

Genesis 20.13 November 09 2012, 0 Comments

Athinaeum is proud to unveil to the masses this Summer with the Genesis 20.13 photoshoot starring sublime Australian actor Gemma Pranita as a "futuristic-indigenous, warrior-princess".

The shoot was beautifully photographed and filmed by the talented Kate Reeves and Graeme Robertson of The Story of Us in Sydney Australia.

The results are a divine culmination of our wildest exotic dreams. And Gemma is just plain hot. Feast your eyes and be seduced.

Special thanks to Chloe Langford (Makeup), Patrick Casey (Hair) and my brother Nonda who assisted through the day.

Check out the shoot here

The New Athinaeum Collection from The Story of Us on Vimeo.

Unique bags. We're stitching now. Get on the VIP list! July 05 2012, 0 Comments

You may have noticed us splashed through Cosmopolitan Australia June issue, or adorning the windows of ESTATE of MIND Surry Hills.

We make one-off, limited edition artisan handbags which are carefully constructed from reclaimed vintage Mayan textiles and 100% Guatemalan leathers.

So what?... So don't miss out on these limited pieces. Sign up for our mailing list and be first to know when the next batch lands this August 2012.

What to be excited about? New backpack and ladies convertible wallet/clutch bags. So bright they'll never get lost in the bottom of your bag!

Once you've joined the mailing list, don't forget to like our facebook page so you can keep posted on our adventures getting these beautiful bags to you!

Be in the know and see the styles you love! April 03 2012, 0 Comments

The secret's out about Australia's most coveted handbag label

See exclusive Athinaeum featured in the June 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan Australia along with a fantastic review in Prevention magazine - the heat is on to get your hands on your favourite one-off style, before anyone else gets in!

We're currently working on the next gorgeous range tipped to feature some cute new details which we'll divulge closer to release.

Be first know when the collection hits the online store in around 3 months time. It'll be sure to perk up any mid winter doldrums.

Just email guestlist@athinaeum.com with your full name, city and your dream bag (get hints by trawling through the ARCHIVE) to get onto this exclusive guest list.

By sharing the styles on your wish list, we'll be able to create more bags that you'll love. Plus, you'll be in the running for some exclusive offers and giveaways!

And if you haven't seen it yet, find out why each and every Athinaeum Handbag is so special.

The Story of Athinaeum from The Story of Us on Vimeo.

The Story of Athinaeum January 23 2012, 0 Comments

Here's The Story of Athinaeum beautifully made by The Story of Us