MEC / Maria Elena Couture - Leather Handbag Collection

MEC LEATHER HANDBAG COLLECTION

“La moda cambia. Tu estilo y cachet es por vida.

Refinalo siempre.”

Maria Mercedes Alvarez Piña

CUBA

1956 “Al mal tiempo buena cara.”

Divaldo Piña

Dedicated to my parents, Maria Mercedes and Divaldo Piña

MEC LEATHER HANDBAG COLLECTION Maria Elena Couture (MEC) is a New York City-based fashion company founded in 2014 by fashion designer Maria Elena Piña Fonti. She blends influences around her with a touch of Cuban flavor and retro glamour to create unique contemporary designs.

MEC’s product lines take inspirations from the designer’s family, friends, and Cuban historical figures and icons. Fashion designs are expressed in vibrant colors, fashionable prints and patterns, and distinctive shapes and textures. MEC’s diverse, enduring styles define the woman on the go.

Discover the eclectic and ebullient fashion collections that are lighting up runways. Trendsetters who desire the aura of exclusive fashion are drawn to the brand’s luxury handbags and couture. MEC’s classy and sophisticated designs are the perfect addition to every discerning fashion woman’s wardrobe.

MEC is committed to providing customers with high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and an enjoyable online shopping experience. Take a fresh look at fashion and find out what makes MEC different.

Visit our website MariaElenaCouture.com and connect with us on social media.

ADELA Genuine leather handbag with wristlet loop and decorative silver square metal hardware.

Magnetic closure. Quilted lining and interior pocket.

Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 7.5” x 10” AVAILABLE COLORS • Dark Chocolate • Milk Chocolate with Raspberry Trim

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ADELA

AZUCENA Dark navy and blue genuine embossed leather bag designed as three separate circles with a 32”-long shoulder chain strap. Top circle is 8” with zipper closure and one interior pocket. Middle circle is 5.75” with snap closure and one interior pocket. Bottom circle is 5.25” with snap closure and one interior pocket. Each circle has quilted lining. Can be used as a shoulder or crossover bag.

Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS Top 8” round; Middle 5.75” round; Bottom 5.25” round

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AZUCENA

BARBARA Three-tone genuine leather handbag with a gold zipper closure. Can be carried as a satchel or tote. Quilted lining, two interior pockets, and leather key clip. Now comes with silk tassel detail (color may vary).

Feet on bottom. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 8” x 10” x 8” AVAILABLE COLORS • Purple Sunset Sky • Seaside Habana Blue

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BARBARA

BETTY Genuine leather bucket bag with checkered weave and red details. 50” adjustable leather shoulder strap, pull closure, and two exterior zipper pockets. Leather tassel detail.

Quilted lining and two large interior zipper pockets. Can also be used as a shoulder bag.

Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 9”x 5” x 11” AVAILABLE COLORS • Grey • Yellow

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BETTY

CELI A Camel hue genuine leather shoulder bag with tan semicircular flap details concealing two front metal zipper pockets. 28”-long, 1.5”wide shoulder strap. Quilted lining, two interior pockets, and leather key clip. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 11” x 12” with 28” shoulder strap

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CELIA

D OLORES Wine color genuine leather shoulder bag with tan details on front, side, and back. 12”-long, 1.75”-wide leather strap and metal zipper closure. Quilted lining, two interior pockets, and leather key clip. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 19” x 12” x 10.5” with 12” shoulder strap

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DOLORES

D ULCE Red, white, and aqua genuine leather shoulder bag with hand strap. 37”-long removable shoulder strap and two exterior pockets. Zipper closure extends entire length of the bag. Quilted lining, interior center zipper pocket, and two interior open pockets. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 14” x 12” x 4.5”

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DULCE

FLORENCIA White genuine leather shoulder bag with black leather stripe.

45”- long shoulder strap and 9.5” zipper closure with rhinestone pull tab. Quilted lining and interior pocket. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 6” x 10” x 5.25” with 45” shoulder strap

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FLORENCIA

GLORIA Round-shaped sequin evening shoulder bag. Stylish 32” stonestrand shoulder strap. Quilted lining and two small interior zipper pockets. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 6” x 8.5” with 3.5” round bottom AVAILABLE COLORS • Black/White • Steel Grey/Merlot

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GLORIA

KARINA Red genuine leather shoulder bag with two interior sections.

39”- long, 1.5”- wide wavy shoulder strap. Leather tassel detail. Quilted lining and two interior zipper pockets.

Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 10” x 8” x 4” with 39” shoulder strap

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KARINA

MAMBISA Grey genuine leather tote bag with floral print. Wine color trim, square metal handle, and grey leather strap. Snap and zipper closure for versatility. Quilted lining and two interior zipper pockets. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 13” x 10” x 3”

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MAMBISA

MARIA ELENA Navy genuine leather double triangle shoulder bag with adjustable shoulder strap (by adjusting the knot). Double 10” metal zippers closures. Quilted lining, two interior pockets (one in each triangle), and leather key clip. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 14” x 24” x 6”

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MARIA ELENA

OLEGARIA Black genuine leather shoulder bag featuring two 4” x 4” metal square handles and a 40”- long shoulder chain strap.

Carry by the handles to use as a tote bag. Quilted lining and two interior zipper pockets.

Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 14” x 13” x 3”

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OLEGARIA

ZENAIDA Genuine leather tote bag with 16” braided handle. Zipper closure with silk pull and three magnetic snap buttons. Quilted lining and large interior pocket.

Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 17” x 8” x 4” AVAILABLE COLORS • Aqua • Black • Grey

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ZENAIDA

ZOILA Two-color genuine leather handbag with metal zipper closure. Designed as a large 10” circle with a small 5” circle resting on the larger circle.

Quilted lining, two interior pockets, and leather key clip. Converts from satchel to crossbody via two metal 42” chains. Complimentary dust bag.

DIMENSIONS 10” circle with 16”-long, 1.5”-wide hand strap AVAILABLE COLORS • Forest Green/Steel Grey • Merlot/Camel

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ZOILA

MEC FABRIC HANDBAG COLLECTION

ARIOSKA

CECILIA

DOMENICA

FLORA

MARIA

MERCEDES

Find fabric styles on our website, MariaElenaCouture.com

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Special thanks to the MEC support team Domenico Fonti Janet Bonica Jaime Photography Damon Hall Booth Ivan Morales Innovation Media New York Website Store 360 Marketing & Communications Jason Selss

NEREIDA

PERLA

ROSA

Web Design Edgar Reyes Music Ronald PiĂąa Look Book Design CS Designworks Cuba Panorama Virginia Ardire Printing DG3 North America

SAMANTHA

VENOUS

VICTORIA

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“The inspiration of my designs come from the environment of my past (memories) and present and perhaps the thoughts of my future and its surroundings. Ingrained in all of them is the melodic expression of colors and their deep relationship to the psyche of the person and to the soma, that is the body.”

– Maria Elena Piña Fonti