Founded by Sydney-native Belinda Pasqua, The Sway is a collection of clutches, purses, totes, and jackets created entirely from reclaimed and recycled materials. The styles range from sleek and polished to shaggy and punk, but one thing is clear throughout the lookbook: this lady knows her design. Of course, Belinda has a pedigree background working for corporate fashion, which gave her the tools to create such a cohesive collection—as well as the motivation to do something a little more sustainable than the average, big name company.

In the interest of being green, Belinda decided to create her goods out of the leather that would typically end up in landfills. Scraps discarded by tanneries and other manufacturers get new life in The Sway's New York City workroom. Every piece is cut and fashioned by hand, using ingenious sewing techniques to ensure that nothing goes to waste. And because the bags are made-to-order, each piece feels that much more personal, more loved.

While The Sway is probably most famous for that outrageous textured look ("Most people think it's a live animal!" said Belinda in an interview) we're currently crushing on the pretty metallics. We think the Shag Clutch (get it here) would be perfect for upcoming holiday parties. Wear it with a simple black dress, some big chunky jewelry, and you'll suddenly find yourself swamped with compliments. Just don't forget to tell your friends you found it here first, deal?

See more of Belinda's bold designs at www.theswaynyc.com.