Akris designer Albert Kriemler has probably been well known for his efforts in the fashion industry, but never really for his work in the Hang Bag market, until now.

Having so masterfully conquered the art of tasteful dressing, many thought he might not be able to cross the line into fashion accessories.

However, after an intimate launch of his label, and a sneak peak at the Swiss company’s Manhattan showroom, we can safely say that the designs are nothing short of world class, as we should have expected from a man like Kriemler.

The range of his bags all incorporate nomadic Mongolian horsehair in ranging from the handle to a full façade courtesy of Comtesse, an 80-year-old German firm specializing in the manufacture of woven horse hair.

Kriemler himself is no stranger to the material: it’s been used to line garments and coats in his previous line of work.

One of the favourites in the line is the “Amata” bag, largely because of its sheer practicality: not only is the clutch frame detachable for convenient cleaning, but the larger version features a convertible version that snaps on with ease.

Kriemler is also experimenting with new fabrics like Dalmatian and cashmere and his line is expected to expand dramatically over the next few years.

In short, Albert Kiemler’s handbags are definitely something to shout about and get excited about carrying one around with you.

The collection ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 and is available at selected boutique fashion stores.