The industrial exterior of thirtyfour.bespoke.

Fringe items at thirtyfour.bespoke.

For a shopping experience without a hint of buyer’s remorse, venture to the custom leather goods store thirtyfour.bespoke. Encased within industrial screens and displayed under low-lighting lies a mini-workshop where customers can create their ideal handbag down to the clasp. thirtyfour.bespoke deals strictly in Italian leather, imported to their Kuala Lumpur central workshop. Bags are the products of founders (and cousins) Linda and Shuenn Kee Chong, who decided to launch the company back in 2011 after they realized a gap in the Malaysian market for a home grown, design-driven brand. Both come from design backgrounds, with Linda handling operations and Shuenn Kee the design identity. Each product is limited edition, with only a short production of each design. Patrons can choose their own customs makes, with books of leather swatches and metal adornments for wallets, clutches, and weekend bags. The intricate, hand-made pieces can take four to eight weeks to craft depending on the style, so consider a contingency plan if just passing through the city. And the design? Imagine smart lines and understated shapes, like a slim envelope clutch that wouldn’t seem out of place tucked underneath Audrey Hepburn’s arm. Recent collections have maintained the same clean lines of seasons past but with dazzling metallic lamb skin outers and shocking bursts of color inside the bags. Fringe offerings include raw but delicate metal necklaces and rings, geode rock jewelry, and dog leashes. There is even something for the men, with similarly minimalist wallets and messenger bags.

Publika, Level G2, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur; 603/6211-4434