In The Land of Mara
In the Land of Muses: Agnes Baddoo
Meet my Muse, Agnes Baddoo, founder of Agnes Baddoo. She is a woman who knows her own voice, and built a brand based on the lovely story of once coveting her own mother’s handbag. A woman who followed her instincts, fell into the arms of the unknown, and created something seeded in her heart.
We later collaborated on a Sac that will benefit my own dreams. There are only 27, limited edition, and all proceeds will go towards helping me build a Writers’ Colony InTheLandOf Mara, which is the simple revolution of a place to write, to belong, and to find one’s voice. READ MORE
“Meeting your future inspiration is worth an acknowledgment. In our case, it was a handmade leather journal from her own thoughtful line.”
ITLOM X AB: The Loot
The ‘Aged Sac 2 Natural’ is a limited edition series of 27 sacs. Each has been commissioned by InTheLandOf Mara to be uniquely tanned, tumbled, turned in color, and exposed to the elements by the designer, Agnes Baddoo, creating a bespoke effect that has been aged to perfection to achieve an aged and weathered leather aesthetic. Each sac was hand-cut, hand-stitched, cured, and weathered under diverse conditions, in various locations across Los Angeles. Over time, this achieves the well-loved look of worn-in leather that can only be achieved with time and wear. Each sac is numbered with a hand-stamped leather tag to commemorate the collaboration between InTheLandOf Mara and Agnes Baddoo. Dimensions of the Sac 2: 15″ x 17″ Strap Height: 7″
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“Stepping into my fifties, I’m reclaiming all the best parts of myself. I am returning to the discerning scrupulousness of that intentional child who wants whats she wants, and is willing to do without until she gets it.”
And there is the full circle: By seeking out only what I truly want (my favorite things), I now have a new friend and collaborator, a new work bag, and a way to help others. Trust your heart’s desires, they lead you on a journey to discover beautiful people, things and more of who you truly are.
WORDS: Mara Brock Akil
DATE: 08.11.2021
PHOTOS: Heather Gildroy
I have been building empires in the stories I tell and in the storytellers I have the privilege of pulling into this industry. My legacy lives in the laughs and the tears of characters who live full and complicated human lives, all striving for their dreams and all hoping that their joy lasts longer than a weekend of bottle service. Like me, they want their existence to resonate deeply and with as many rebirths the freedom to evolve will allow. READ MORE
“My age corresponds to the years of quiet (and not so quiet) accomplishments I have accrued as a working mother of two teenage boys and a husband of 22 years.””
BREAKING: ITLOMXAB
Mara Brock Akil Is Back with a Bag Collaboration and a New Content Site…
Launching today, In the Land of Mara (ITLOM) is a more personal venture, a digital destination that provides a glimpse into the mind of the woman whose characters we have related to for decades. “Since turning 50, I am reclaiming dreams,” Brock Akil tells BAZAAR.com of this new chapter. “I have always wanted a magazine since I was a little girl. This website offers me an opportunity to be in direct communication with an audience I have been having conversations with for over 20 years.”
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