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Chelsea Boi Collection Bags by eenamaria

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Making her first mark in the design industry at the young age of fifteen, Sarah Morgan was the first female to compete and win a theater lighting design award at a Canadian A-Level School.  From an early age, Sarah was …

Calabash Tote by Mad Imports

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A socially and environmentally responsible company, Mad Imports markets handmade fashion accessories from Madagascar and Kenya.  Their eclectic accessories blend the traditional and contemporary design ideas of their international design team who incorporates renewable raw materials to create vivid and …

Domo Clutch and Bloom Clutch by Rebecca Allen

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Majoring in Accessory Design at the Ai Miami International University of Art and Design, Rebecca Allen has proven to be one to watch.  In the ‘Best Student-Made Handbag’ category of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards of 2008, she was one …

Oversized LOOK AT ME Bag by Onen Surono

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Born in the island of Papua in Indonesia, Nenny Surono, better known by her nickname Onen, has always admired the beauty of her natural surroundings.  Early on, her parents recognized her artistic abilities and enrolled her in one form of …

‘Wisdom’ Medium Tote Bag by Jumeau

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This is the second bag I’ve reviewed from the label Jumeau – a hip, young, urban line of bags.  My first review of the ‘Feather’ Shoulder Bag from the Now Collection received top ratings for its trendy style and functional …

‘Feather’ Shoulder Bag by Jumeau

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Hip, young and urban – these are my first impressions of a new line of bags under the label Jumeau.  The line has four collections – Now, Institution, Commando, and Green.

The Now Collection features bags that are trendy, …

Passport Please by Beijo

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Green is the new black.  Go shopping, venture on a weekend outing, or even a walk in the park in this fabulous purse.  It is adorable in a metallic Forest GREEN.  This bag has an adjustable strap and a silver …

It’s a Cinch Handbag by Beijo

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When Susan Handley first started designing handbags, she was ten and her designs were childhood ideas fueled by dreams and imagination.  When she started designing handbags for a living, she was a struggling single mom and her designs were fueled …

Gigi Clutch from Mad Imports

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Mad Imports offers handmade accessories inspired by and made in Madagascar and Kenya. Conceived by Laurel Brandstetter and Jamila Hubbard, their eclectic products blend the traditional and contemporary design ideas and craftsmanship of their partner artists, who use unique textiles …

Animal Print Small Purse by Shamar Custom Design

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Sharon Sloane has always enjoyed design as well as Asian Art. When she started coloring in Asian, geometric, optical illusion coloring books, someone suggested she do something with her sense of design. She took the suggestion to heart, poured her …

Polka Dot Pistachio Leisure Tote by JP Lizzy

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With a BA degree in Psychology, Wendy Barry was well positioned in the corporate ladder as Director of HR for a Denver-based technology company. All of this changed when her life was turned upside down with the premature birth of …

MI Bag by Track+Field

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Track+Field is a new company based out of Philadelphia which seeks to revolutionize the modern day bag. The Spring 2007 collection line is made of Sunbrella®, a super-tough, weather-resistant fabric typically used in the construction of awnings and outdoor furniture. …

Bunny Girl Wallet by Susse Collection

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Born in Scotland, Susse Linton grew up with artistry in her blood. With relatives having backgrounds in architecture, graphics, silver smithing, and painting, it was only natural she followed the same creative path as those before her.

This path led …

Charleston Circle Purse by B’s

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B’s was started by three fashionable moms who wanted to bring some fun and style to women across the country. With young children and very full lives, they still wanted something more – something entrepreneurial, something that could make great …

Vickie Handbag by Mitzi Baker

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A native of Newport Beach, California, Mitzi Baker began her creative career as part of the Vidal Sassoon Academy’s core art team. At Sassoon, Mitzi was schooled in the “less is more” philosophy as she explored the utilization of geometrical …

Cinnamon Twist Clutch by Art & Maggie

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Michele Crawford has always loved fashion. Tired of the corporate world and endowed with creativity and a great deal of fondness for designer purses, she quit her job and started a new adventure designing her own line. After plenty of …