Accessories, LGBTQ-Owned, New to One of a Kind
Patrick Michael Accessories
Handcrafted handbags, wallets and wine carriers
Patrick Carrow, Owner and Creative Director, Patrick Michael Accessories
AS, The Art Institute of Philadelphia
BS, Drexel University (Recipient, Evelyn Netsky “Best Design by Undergraduate” Award)
Certificate, London College of Fashion
Internships: Alexander McQueen (London), Simplicity Patterns (New York)
Patrick Michael Accessories is committed to saving the environment, one accessory at a time; the fabrics used to create his handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items come directly from upscale design houses and decorating firms. These donors allow Patrick to turn surplus and discontinued materials into wearable art, therefore eliminating considerable waste in landfills.
“As I was folding and stacking my collection of upholstery fabrics, I saw a beautiful harmony of print, color and texture. It occurred to me that this could be a fantastic interior for a woman’s wallet.” This initial idea grew into a prototype, then a reality. Early support from colleagues and personal associates furthered his vision, and a demand grew, and a business was born.
His company has significantly expanded from a few wallets in 2009 to an inventory boasting handbags, clutches, credit card holders, coin purses, make-up pouches, wine carriers and reversible bucket hats. Top Philadelphia boutiques such as Paper Dolls Ambler, BUS STOP Boutique and Linda Golden Boutique on the Main Line have proudly carried Patrick Michael Accessories. Additionally, his pieces appeal to consumers outside his home city. Boutiques in Provincetown, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale and Lyon, France have offered his pieces in their showrooms. The Germantown Friends School 2014 Juried Craft Show honored Patrick the “Local Emerging Artist” award along with the “Artist Recognition” ribbon at the 2018 and 2025 Manayunk Art Festival. During the 2014 spring and summer season, Patrick’s products were found at juried craft shows throughout PA, DE, NJ and NY. Patrick Michael Accessories also participated at Christmas Village LOVE Park for the 2012 and 2013 season as well as Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ. He was once a member of the PA Crafters Guild and the Haverford Crafters Guild. His latest endeavor is an independent boutique located at 951 E. Passyunk Ave in Philly’s Bella Vista neighborhood. Lastly, Patrick was twice accepted in the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show and Philadelphia Flower Show 2023 and 2024.
From a tiny Philadelphia studio, the product of a clever eye, delicate yet sharp hand and insatiable imagination became a formidable creative enterprise. This same level of passion remains in every Patrick Michael Accessories design.
AS, The Art Institute of Philadelphia
BS, Drexel University (Recipient, Evelyn Netsky “Best Design by Undergraduate” Award)
Certificate, London College of Fashion
Internships: Alexander McQueen (London), Simplicity Patterns (New York)
Patrick Michael Accessories is committed to saving the environment, one accessory at a time; the fabrics used to create his handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items come directly from upscale design houses and decorating firms. These donors allow Patrick to turn surplus and discontinued materials into wearable art, therefore eliminating considerable waste in landfills.
“As I was folding and stacking my collection of upholstery fabrics, I saw a beautiful harmony of print, color and texture. It occurred to me that this could be a fantastic interior for a woman’s wallet.” This initial idea grew into a prototype, then a reality. Early support from colleagues and personal associates furthered his vision, and a demand grew, and a business was born.
His company has significantly expanded from a few wallets in 2009 to an inventory boasting handbags, clutches, credit card holders, coin purses, make-up pouches, wine carriers and reversible bucket hats. Top Philadelphia boutiques such as Paper Dolls Ambler, BUS STOP Boutique and Linda Golden Boutique on the Main Line have proudly carried Patrick Michael Accessories. Additionally, his pieces appeal to consumers outside his home city. Boutiques in Provincetown, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale and Lyon, France have offered his pieces in their showrooms. The Germantown Friends School 2014 Juried Craft Show honored Patrick the “Local Emerging Artist” award along with the “Artist Recognition” ribbon at the 2018 and 2025 Manayunk Art Festival. During the 2014 spring and summer season, Patrick’s products were found at juried craft shows throughout PA, DE, NJ and NY. Patrick Michael Accessories also participated at Christmas Village LOVE Park for the 2012 and 2013 season as well as Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ. He was once a member of the PA Crafters Guild and the Haverford Crafters Guild. His latest endeavor is an independent boutique located at 951 E. Passyunk Ave in Philly’s Bella Vista neighborhood. Lastly, Patrick was twice accepted in the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show and Philadelphia Flower Show 2023 and 2024.
From a tiny Philadelphia studio, the product of a clever eye, delicate yet sharp hand and insatiable imagination became a formidable creative enterprise. This same level of passion remains in every Patrick Michael Accessories design.
