Australian fashion designer Molly Younger has created a range of flesh-like rubber bags and wallets cast from natural latex.
The collection, called Range 1 ? Early Sculptural Forms, is the Melbourne-based fashion designer and artist's first commercial collection.
The series includes one bag cast from bubble wrap and another modelled on a paper lunch bag
The series comprises two wallets and six rubber bags, including one cast from bubble wrap and one modelled on a paper lunch bag.
To cast the bags, Younger applies natural latex by hand to heavy plaster moulds that look like sculptures, and uses cotton tape to reinforce the handles. Wallets are lined with wool felt and have zip closures.
The Picture Tote, Landscape Bag, Lunch Bag and wallets feature prints by local photographer Jack Younger "The process varies for each bag," Younger told Dezeen. "I brush a latex and paint mix onto the mould, building up the layers one at a time with drying time in between each layer."
"Many factors can affect the time it takes from environment to types of paint and colour," she continued. "The process is very labour-intensive. It's manual work, and it takes considerable patience and care."

While the Duffel, Bubbled Tote and Pot Bag are available in a selection of colours, the Picture Tote, Landscape Bag, Lunch Bag and wallets ? available in both small and large sizes ? feature prints by local photographer Jack Younger.
The range includes the Duffel, wh...