Last Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Vaya store grand opening in Ridgewood, Queens. Vaya is a handmade bike messenger bag and accessories brand that works with recycled materials. Owned and operated by Tianna Meilinger, Vaya is known for their custom orders and has shown for years at craft shows around the country. Ridgewood is not only the new home to the brand's new retail space and work studio, but it's also the designer's actual neighborhood [She lives 3 blocks away from the shop]. The cozy location, beautiful day, amazing designs, and Tia's tattooed friends made the store opening an awesome one.
The designer, Tia, with some bags and her husband, Joe, in the background.
Bike Tube, Patchwork, and Woven Bike Tube bags
examples of Vaya custom work
Customized standard wide messenger bag and Bike Tube Laptop Bag
Styles with the recycled bike tubing are my favorites.
Vaya bag cake. It was so yummy!
AND NOW THE TATTOOS
At an indie bike bag store opening you would expect some tats to be flashed, but Vaya Bag fans were straight out of LA Ink. Pics after jump.
Sugar Skull, Cupcakes and Cookies
the cookie and the cupcake are in love!
Children's Book Favorites
Brooklyn Brownstones
Landscape Armband
Chest Piece
Tribute to Her Grandpa
his name was Teddy
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