I read a blurb about a designer named Shelly Pint who designed a Guns N Roses Purse. I've been trying to find a picture of it. Has anyone else heard about this? I think her company is called Retro bags...or something like that.
It's not that I need a purse or want a purse...I'm just curious. (no, not that kind of "curious")
Classic rockers can show loyalty with music-themed bags
By JOHN HANSEN
Entertainment Editor
WALKER - When you go to Moondance Jam, you can't take the music home with you, but you can take the next best thing. Retro Image Bags, one of many vendors hawking souvenirs on the Moondance Ranch grounds, sells handmade purses featuring images of musicians and pop culture figures.
"We look for old posters, album covers, magazine covers, you know," said owner Shelly Pint during The Guess Who's set Thursday. "We always hit the thrift shops. So whatever's popular, we'll do it. We've done antique cereal boxes, and games like Candyland."
Pint tailors the selection to the crowd, so many classic rock musicians were on display at the booth.
"Bret Michaels, Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue. You know, it seems like '80s bands are hot here. Any of those '80s hair bands. Today, Sammy Hagar has been popular."
Other purses on display featured Sonny & Cher, Loretta Lynn, Avril Lavigne, Tim McGraw and "I Love Lucy."
But the hottest seller of late is actually a politician.
"Barack Obama - this year, he's been the most popular," Pint said.
The image is laminated with a cardstock back and attached to the front of the purse with rivets. The inside features zipper pockets - so your Crosby, Stills & Nash purse is perfect for storing your Crosby, Stills & Nash CDs.
Pint plans to branch beyond purses to capture the other 50 percent of the market.
"We're working on computer bags, because men like them," she said.
Retro Image Bagshas brought Pint to many festivals around the region during the Minneapolis company's two years. But as a classic rock fan, Moondance ranks at the top of her list.
"I like this one," she said. "We were just at Summerfest (in Milwaukee) and that was fun, too, because it's right on Lake Michigan. But I really like this one."
At Moondance, large and medium purses are $25 and small purses are $20. The company will also have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair later this summer.
For more information, visit retroimagebags.com.
JOHN HANSEN may be reached at
john.hansen@brainerddispatch.com or 855-5863.
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