Key styles from jewellery and handbag designer Ken Samudio’s sea-life-inspired collections – in pictures

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  Ken Samudio’s wide range of clutches are made from sustainable materials such as recycled plastics. Alex Atack for The National.

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  Samudio hopes that through his designs, buyers will appreciate the beauty of coral reefs and will think twice before polluting ocean water. Alex Atack for The National

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  While he may now be known for his spectacular clutches, Samudio started out his accessories line with jewellery. Alex Atack for The National

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  Even the interiors of Samudio’s beautiful box clutches are crafted from sustainable materials, such as plastics that were once used for plumbing tubes. Alex Atack for The National

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  Samudio never had any formal training in fashion, and says that his creations are the results of years of trial and error. Alex Atack for The National

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  Along the journey, Samudio has learnt what women look for in a clutch, and his latest offerings are made in sizes that can fit large smart phones. Courtesy Ken Samudio

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  Samudio's collections are available at Art Space in DIFC, Dubai. Alex Atack for The National

Ken Samudio, a designer from the Philippines with a background in marine biodiversity, uses sustainable materials to give depth and colour to coral reef-inspired accessories. His designs, which range from statement necklaces to box clutches, are currently available exclusively at Artspace Dubai. Ken Samudio gained global acclaim when he was recruited by Vogue Italia's senior fashion editor, Sarah Maino, for the Vogue Talents 2014 story.