James Piatt is a designer working in Southern California. For the past five years he's been producing limited-run furniture and lighting pieces. His work is conceptually oriented, with each piece clearly articulating a single idea. Most have a bit of whimsy, and some, such as the Pillory Table, which opens to allow one guest to lock the head and wrists of another like a horizontal stockade, are openly satirical.

This year he has started to create fashion and accessories in order to broaden the market for his work. Pictured above is the Peacekeeper handbag, a vinyl purse with a set of brass knuckles for a handle. Designed to appeal to the independently minded, yet saftey conscious clubgoer, the owner can now carry what is usually considered a concealed weapon in the open.

The PeaceKeeper handbag is available now in two colors for $75 online at jamespiatt.com. It is produced under the brand name Sundae Best and will be followed by other handbags and accessories over the next few months.

More info: www.jamespiatt.com

Date Posted: April 11, 2005
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