BAGS
Bea Mombaers Bags
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Shopper
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Shoulderbag Weekend Bag Briefcase Pochette Key Hanger Phone Pocket Cross-over Bag
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Bea Mombaers for Serax equals Belgian design with an international character. The collection of bags reflects the eclectic universe of interior stylist Bea Mombaers. Sophisticated minimalism meets premium quality in a dozen models of the finest buffalo leather that becomes more beautiful as it ages. The feel of luxury is all in the details. The high-end design of Bea Mombaers for Serax transcends the seasons, breathes timeless relevance and offers a durable answer to seasonal trends.
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About Bea
ABOUT BEA
Ever since she was a young girl, Bea Mombaers had dreamed of pursuing her fascination for unusual finds and unique objects for a professional career. From a passionate seeker of things, she grew into one of the foremost women on the Belgian art and design scene. Over the past twenty years, her unrivalled sense of atmosphere and attention to detail have rewarded her with a widespread international reputation as an interior stylist with a prestigious portfolio, and publications in several leading lifestyle magazines. Her lifestyle boutique 'Items' in Knokke is known to be the number one reference for exclusive collector's items and coups de cœurs. About ten years ago, Bea Mombaers extended her recognisable signature style to a conceptual design bed & breakfast in Knokke Zoute, where she created an inspirational experience for interior design enthusiasts and peace seekers. In her search for new challenges, Bea Mombaers constantly scans the creative boundaries and seeks the company of emerging artists from various disciplines. In line with her professional activities, Bea now joins forces with Serax to unleash on the world an eponymous lifestyle collection that perfectly illustrates her unconventional universe. In addition to an extensive handbag line with a well thought out design, the Belgian lifestyle label also includes a coherent interior collection inspired by the B&B's eclectic house style. Think of weather-resistant lounge sofas to sink into the whole year round, contemporary bistro and side tables for intimate al fresco dinners, comfortable bean bag chairs, sturdy concrete trays, black steel graphic wall racks, decorative mirrors, and atmospheric lamps. EN
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In Serax, Bea Mombaers has found a complementary partner to give shape to her design ideas without restraint and to work out a full-fledged lifestyle story together. A story that is far from ended ... NL Bea Mombaers droomde er van jongs af aan van om van haar fascinatie voor bijzondere vondsten en unieke objecten haar beroep te kunnen maken. Van een gepassioneerde dingenzoeker groeide ze uit tot een van de frontvrouwen van de Belgische kunst- en designscene. Met haar een onovertroffen gevoel voor sfeerschepping en oog voor detail wist ze de afgelopen twintig jaar een internationale reputatie op te bouwen als interieurstyliste met een prestigieus portfolio en publicaties in enkele toonaangevende lifestylemagazines. Haar Knokse lifestyleboetiek ‘Items’ staat bekend als het referentieadres voor exclusieve collector’s items en coups de coeurs. Zo’n tien jaar geleden trok Bea Mombaers haar herkenbare signatuurstijl door naar een conceptuele design-bed&breakfast in Knokke Zoute, waar ze een inspirerende belevingsplek creëerde voor interieurliefhebbers en rustzoekers. In haar zoektocht naar nieuwe uitdagingen tast Bea Mombaers voortdurend de creatieve grenzen af en laat ze zich graag omringen door opkomende artiesten uit diverse disciplines. In het verlengde van haar professionele bezigheden laat Bea nu samen met Serax een gelijknamige lifestylecollectie op de wereld los die haar eigenzinnige universum perfect illustreert. Het Belgische lifestylelabel omvat naast een uitgebreide handtassenlijn
Interior stylist Bea Mombaers knows better than anyone how to create (un) perfect beauty with elegant, stylish designs.
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Photo: Eva Vlonk
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met een doordacht design ook een coherente interieurcollectie, geïnspireerd op de eclectische huisstijl van de B&B. Denk aan weerbestendige loungesofa’s om het hele jaar door zalig in weg te zakken, eigentijdse bistro- en bijzettafels voor gezellige al fresco diners, comfortabele lederen zitzakken, stoere betonnen trays, grafische wandrekken van zwart staal, decoratieve spiegels en sfeervolle lampen. Bea Mombaers vond in Serax een complementaire partner om in alle vrijheid haar ontwerpideeën vorm te geven en samen een volwaardig lifestyleverhaal uit te werken. Een verhaal dat nog lang niet uitverteld is … FR Depuis toujours, Bea Mombaers rêve de muer en métier sa fascination pour les objets uniques et les trouvailles particulières. De chercheuse passionnée par les objets et les choses, elle est devenue l'une des figures de proue féminines de la scène belge de l'art et du design. Par son sens inégalé pour le décor d'ambiance et le souci du détail, elle est parvenue au cours des 20 dernières années à se forger une réputation internationale comme styliste d'intérieur, avec un portefeuille varié et prestigieux de clients, de réalisations et de publications dans des magazines lifestyle de premier plan. Sa boutique ‘Items’ à Knokke est connue comme l'adresse de référence pour les articles de collection exclusifs et autres coups de cœur. Il y a une dizaine d'années, Bea Mombaers a greffé sa patte caractéristique dans son Bed & Breakfast design à Knokke Le Zoute, dont elle a fait un lieu d'inspiration pour les amateurs de déco d'intérieur et les vacanciers en quête de quiétude. Dans sa recherche de nouveaux défis, Bea Mombaers flirte constamment avec les limites de la création et se laisse volontiers entourer d'artistes prometteurs de diverses disciplines. Dans le prolongement
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de ses activités professionnelles, Bea lance aujourd'hui avec Serax une collection lifestyle portant son nom, qui illustre parfaitement son univers conceptuel si singulier. Sa marque Bea Mombaers for Serax se compose d'une gamme étendue de sacs à main au design très étudié et d'une collection cohérente d'articles d'intérieur inspirés du style éclectique de son B&B de Knokke – songeons aux canapés lounges imperméables et leur invitation permanente à y prendre place (même en plein air), aux tables d'appoint (ou bistro) modernes pour d'agréables repas entre amis, aux confortables sièges-poires en cuir, aux robustes plateaux en béton, aux étagères murales sculpturales en acier noir, aux miroirs décoratifs, sans oublier les lampes d'ambiance. Bea Mombaers a trouvé en Serax le partenaire complémentaire pour donner forme à ses idées en toute liberté et élaborer ensemble un projet lifestyle cohérent. Un projet encore loin d'être épuisé. DE Bea Mombaers träumte schon immer davon, aus ihrer Faszination für besondere Fundstücke und einmalige Dinge ihren Beruf zu machen. Als leidenschaftliche Designerin wurde sie zu einer der Frontfrauen der belgischen Kunst- und Designszene. Mit ihrem unübertroffenen Gefühl für Gestaltung und einem guten Auge fürs Detail konnte sie sich in den vergangenen zwanzig Jahren einen internationalen Namen machen als Interieur-Stylistin mit einem prestigehaften Portfolio und Veröffentlichungen in mehreren tonangebenden Lifestyle-Magazinen. Ihre Lifestyle-Boutique „Items“ in Knokke ist eine Referenzadresse für exklusive Collector’s items und Coups de coeurs. Vor etwa zehn Jahren gestaltete Bea Mombaers ein Design Bed &
Breakfast in Knokke Zoute ganz nach ihrem unverkennbaren Stil, und schuf so einen inspirierenden Erlebnisort für Interieur-Liebhaber und Ruhesuchende. In ihrer Suche nach neuen Herausforderungen tastet Bea Mombaers stets die kreativen Grenzen ab und umgibt sich gerne mit aufstrebenden Künstlern aus diversen Bereichen. Neben ihren beruflichen Tätigkeiten lässt Bea jetzt zusammen mit Serax eine gleichnamige Lifestyle-Kollektion auf die Welt los, die ihr eigensinniges Universum perfekt illustriert. Das belgische Lifestyle-Label umfasst neben einer ausgedehnten Handtaschenlinie mit einem durchdachten Design auch eine kohärente InterieurKollektion, inspiriert durch den eklektischen Hausstil des B&B. Denken Sie nur an die wetterfesten Lounge-Sofas, in denen man das ganze Jahr über verweilen kann, zeitgemäße Bistro- und Beistelltische für gesellige Essen im Freien, komfortable Ledersitzsäcke, solide Betontabletts, grafische Wandregale aus schwarzem Stahl, dekorative Spiegel und stimmungsvolle Lampen. Bea Mombaers fand in Serax einen komplementären Partner, um in aller Freiheit ihren Designideen Gestalt zu geben und gemeinsam eine vollwertige LifestyleGeschichte auszuarbeiten. Eine Geschichte, die noch lange nicht zu Ende ist … IT Sin da bambina Bea Mombaers sognava di trasformare la sua passione per stravaganti reperti ed oggetti unici nella sua professione. Da appassionata ricercatrice di oggetti è cresciuta fino a diventare una delle donne di punta della scena artistica e del design belga. Nel corso degli ultimi venti anni la sua ineguagliabile sensibilità per la creazione di atmosfere e la sua meticolosa attenzione per i dettagli le hanno permesso di costruire una
reputazione di livello internazionale come stilista d’interni, dal prestigioso portafoglio e con pubblicazioni in alcune delle più rinomate riviste di lifestyle. La sua boutique lifestyle “Items” a Knokke è rinomata per essere un punto di riferimento per esclusivi oggetti da collezione e autentiche folgorazioni. Circa dieci anni fa Bea Mombaers ha instillato il suo inconfondibile stile distintivo in un bed & breakfast dal design concettuale a Knokke Zoute, dove ha creato un luogo d’ispirazione per gli amanti di interni e per persone in cerca di tranquillità. Nella sua ricerca verso nuove sfide, Bea Mombaers esplora continuamente i confini creativi e si lascia piacevolmente circondare da artisti emergenti di varie discipline. Nell’ambito della sua attività professionale Bea, ora insieme a Serax, annuncia al mondo una collezione lifestyle omonima che rispecchia perfettamente il suo universo caparbio. Oltre ad un’ampia linea di borse dal sofisticato design, il marchio belga di lifestyle include anche una coerente collezione d’interni che si ispira allo stile eclettico del B&B. Immaginate dei divani da lounge in un tessuto resistente alle intemperie su cui abbandonarsi piacevolmente tutto l’anno, tavolinetti e tavoli da bistrot contemporanei per accoglienti cene all’aperto, comode poltrone sacco in pelle, robusti vassoi in calcestruzzo, scaffalature grafiche in acciaio nero, specchi decorativi e lampade d’atmosfera. Bea Mombaers ha trovato in Serax un partner complementare per dare forma a tutto il suo estro creativo nella più assoluta libertà e con cui scrivere una vera e propria storia lifestyle. Una storia che non è stata ancora del tutto narrata…
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Shopper
Become acquainted with the Shopper, an instant classic that is available in three sizes and different versions. With its pure lines, thoughtful design and generous amount of space, it is the favourite compagnon de route of busy ladies who always want to keep everything to hand. From foreign business meetings to last-minute city trips: with its universal appearance, the Shopper is the perfect accessory for every occasion. Inside, you can organise everything neatly by hooking a separate clip-on bag onto the Shopper, and thanks to the hidden key ring you never have to rummage for keys again. The Shopper‘s success has paved the way for an extensive family of bags including a dozen different models and sizes. From phone pocket over pouch to XL weekend bag, each bag has its own personality and is attuned to the rhythm of modern life. In addition, there is also a men's line including an XL business bag that is specially designed to safely stow the laptop, and a sober weekend bag with extra storage space.
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Shopper XL Black
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Shopper XL Red
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Shoulderbag
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Shoulderbag XL Black
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Weekend Bag
Weekend Bag
Weekend Bag Olive
Weekend Bag Black
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Weekend Bag
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Low Table 03 Bench One seater Bench Two seater Shelf 01 Black Weekend Bag Olive Phone Pocket Cognac
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Briefcase
Briefcase
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Briefcase Black
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Pochette Red Cross-over Bag Red Pochette XL Black Shopper XL Black Shopper Black Shopper Cognac Shoulderbag Black Shopper XL Red Peg Black by Antonino Sciortino
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Phone Pocket Cognac Key Hanger Cognac Pochette Red Cross-over Bag Black
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Terrazzo Side Tables by Marie Michielssen
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Phone Pocket
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Cross-over Bag Red Key Hanger Cognac Phone Pocket Black Phone Pocket Black
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Cross-over Bag
Cross-over Bag
In Serax, Bea Mombaers has found a complementary partner to give shape to her design ideas without restraint and to work out a full-fledged lifestyle story together. A story that is far from ended ...
Cross-over Bag Red
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Shoulderbag 38x24 H22 cm
MATERIAL
Premium Buffalo Leather
Black B2918001B
Olive B2918001O
Cognac B2918001C
Red B2918001R
Shopper 40x14,5 H41 cm
Navy B2918001N
Shoulderbag XL 46x26 H25 cm
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Olive B2918003O
Cognac B2918003C
Red B2918003R
Navy B2918003N
Black B2918002B
Olive B2918002O
Cognac B2918002C
Red B2918002R
Navy B2918002N
Black B2918003B
Shopper XL 58x26 H39 cm
Black B2918004B
Olive B2918004O
Cognac B2918004C
Red B2918004R
Navy B2918004N
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Pochette 23x20 H21 cm
Black B2918005B
Olive B2918005O
Cognac B2918005C
Red B2918005R
Briefcase 42x16 H30 cm
Black B2918008B
Olive B2918008O
Black B2918012B
Olive B2918012O
Navy B2918005N
Pochette XL 42x20 H27 cm
Black B2918006B
Olive B2918006O
Cognac B2918006C
Red B2918006R
Small Briefcase 38x11,5 H26 cm
Navy B2918006N
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Weekend Bag 44x25 H25 cm
Black B2918007B
Olive B2918007O
Cross-over Bag 24x1 H12,5 cm
Black B2918010B
Olive B2918010O
Cognac B2918010C
Red B2918010R
Navy B2918010N
Phone Pocket 10x1,5 H17 cm
Black B2918009B
Olive B2918009O
Cognac B2918009C
Red B2918009R
Navy B2918009N
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Key Hanger 8,5x1,5 cm
Black B2918011B
Olive B2918011O
Cognac B2918011C
Red B2918011R
Navy B2918011N
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aBout About SeRaX Serax
ABOUT SERAX ABOUT SERAX
Serax enhances your home, adds personality to your interior, and creates unforgettable moments at the dining table. Relying only on the most passionate designers from all over the globe, we produce traditional handicraft. From Vietnam through antwerp to Portugal, our items are manufactured by skilled craftsmen who respect the basic idea of each design. our collections are unique for their shapes, materials and style. Serax looks for beauty every day, for the good things that make life worth living, the things that create a home that inspires happiness. to experience, to share, and to discover. Axel Van Den Bossche CEO & FOUNDER SERAX
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WE HONOUR OUR FAMILY ROOTS
Serax is the brainchild of SeRge and aXel Van Den Bossche. two brothers who were brought up amidst the flowerpot trade in their mother’s business. over the past thirty years, the small-scale business that started up in a garage in 1986 has grown into a multinational with over 65 employees and a head office in Antwerp. In 1991 their nephew Frank Lambert joined the company. today, the company is led by axel. axel’s wife – Marie Michielssen – is Serax’ house designer. She is the creator of, amongst other things, the famous ‘Cactus Vase’. Serax is a family business where passion runs through the veins.
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WE DESIGN HAPPINESS
all Serax collections – from tableware, glass, and furniture to flowerpots and lighting – are all carefully chosen for the purpose of creating interiors that bring happiness. the interior of a home is the mirror of the personality of the people living in it. therefore, Serax and its team of designers only selects and edits products that have soul.
Working with well-known and lesser known designers is built into Serax’ Dna. In 1990, the brand started a tentative collaboration with Peter arts, which was quite revolutionary in the florist design industry. one year later, Serax achieved international fame, thanks to the collaboration with floral artist Daniel ost, who designed ‘the Flower Booth’ for the French design fair Maison & objet. the seed was planted. Since then, Serax has entered into dozens of partnerships that have resulted in renowned collections and success at an international level.
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WE HAVE A TABLEWARE LOVE STORY When founder axel met ceramic artist Roos van de Velde in 2009, he wasn’t aware that this encounter would change the future of his company forever. after the launch of her tableware collection, starred restaurants from all over the world suddenly lined up to order from Serax. today, Serax is the number one reference for Michelin chefs to provide them with the necessary creative porcelain or ceramics that enhance the aesthetics of their dishes. 4 46
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over the past thirty years, Serax has been growing at a very fast rate. yet it has never lost track of its basic principles. therefore, every collection is crafted traditionally. Serax travels the globe with selected prototypes from designers to find the right craftsmen to manufacture on a larger scale. From Vietnam through antwerp to Portugal. always in line with the creator’s design and philosophy.
WE BELIEVE CRAFTSMANSHIP IS THE ONLY WAY
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CONTACT Benelux & France Headoffice & Showroom Veldkant 21, 2550 Kontich T +32 3 458 05 82 F +32 3 458 05 84 info@serax.com www.serax.com Australia & New Zealand Telegram Co. 12 thomas Street yarraville VIC 3013 T +61 3 9318 0822 service@telegramco.com Brazil Modali Design Rua Barra Funda 95/967 São Paulo info@modalidesign.com Finland & Baltics Forma Ninati Oy T +358-400 318288 nina.tommila@formaninati.com
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Global Nico Sas Veldkant 21, 2550 Kontich T +32 3 458 05 82 F +32 3 458 05 84 nico@serax.com www.serax.com Hospitality France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Eastern Europe Frank de Lombaert T +32 3 458 05 82 frank.de.lombaert@serax.com
Press Aurélie Hurlet t +32 3 458 05 82 aurelie@serax.com
Denmark Schønemann Agentur Rugvænget 3 8700 Horsens M +4531324332 per@schonemann.eu
Germany SERAX Industriepark 104 74706 osterburken T +49 62914166880 info.de@serax.com www.serax.com Italy Serax Italia Via Marinaccio 6, 06031 Bevagna T +39 3392245467 info@seraxitalia.it www.serax.com
Greece S-LIFE 108 Kapodistriou, Moschato 18345 Greece
Spain Soucheiron & Partners C/ Bailen, 65 , Bajos 2 e-08009 Barcelona ( Spain)
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Norway Woods as oscarsgate 41a 0258 oslo T +47 905 59 230 woodsagentur@gmail.com Poland Gawlik Design ewelina Gawlik M +48 668 304 971 ewelina.gawlik@wp.pl
France Julien Costantini region Ile de France julien.chr@serax.com M +33 6 28118702 Christophe Delpech region nord christophe@serax.com M +33 6 70026278 Pascal Martel region Sud pascal.martel@serax.com M +33 6 22234316
Photography Siska Vandecasteele www.sispict.be Marc Wouters www.marcwouters.be
+34 931 188 795 +34 672 110 669 comercial@soucheiron.es
Sweden CF Lifestyle Agency Carla Franchetti hello@carlafranchetti.com T +46 709 93 22 62 Japan TALK Co. Ltd. 1-1 Misaka-cho tajimi-city Gifu, Japan 507-0803 T +81 572 235166 info@living-talk.com
Belgium Pascal Balduck pascal@serax.com M +32 479625598 Germany Marius Krause marius.de@serax.com T +49 15118432850 The Netherlands Madieke Been madieke@serax.com T +31 6 21542258
Graphic Design undercast www.undercast.com
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