Vicki von Holzhausen gets creative with leather that’s not leather

Designer Vicki von Holzhausen is working with a leather-like fabric discovered in the auto industry, which she has trademarked as Tecknik-Leather.

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The Von Holzhausen line of accessories includes these handbags made with Technik-Leather.

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Pouches from Von Holzhausen, $55, vonholzhausen.com.

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Belts by designer Vicki von Holzhausen range from $95 to $195, vonholzhausen.com.

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Designer Vicki Von Holzhausen at home in Malibu.

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