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| Brown Perforated Mini Pouch, $125 |
Linen and Gold Box Bag, $275 |
Blue Croc Embossed Shoulder Bag, $225 |
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| 1. | When are Jana K bags going to be in Barneys? We love them so much! - Sikes from NYC, June 03, 2007. | | 2. | I think the Linen and Gold Box Handbag is so creative and I would love if Janak Designs would make me one. All her purses are all so unusal and very unique. Her work is awesome! - Lynn Blick from Fla/usa, June 03, 2007. | | 3. | These bags are just so interesting! They are incredibly different, and you can tell the fabrics, shape and design are truly one of a kind. I love them! - Courtney Avril from NYC/US, June 03, 2007. | | 4. | Jana your bags are wonderful. I can see a few on the shelf in my closet. I am happy to see new looks from new designers. Good luck. Phyllis - Phyllis Groskind from Illinois, June 05, 2007. |
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| When I design, I do try to create things that I would
love, but I also try to think of what I like in different moods. To me each
handbag goes with a specific look, but that look is born out of an emotion. I
try to see each angle of femininity and fill that nook. I would find a void in
my own wardrobe and make something to fill it. It grew from there to making
things for others. People would see me carrying a handbag I created, and
would ask for something for themselves. This is why I started making bags by
order for others in my spare time. I love being able to create something that is
perfect for someone's personality, style and needs.
Because I come from a textile background, I really try to accentuate the
materials being used. You can have a beautiful fabric or skin, but if you miss
use it you might as well have horrible materials. I really try to think about
what a material can do and try to bring out its best qualities. I also feel its
important not to only stick to traditional materials. I love using upholstery
fabric on bags and house-wares for hardware. Each bag is designed, patterned,
and constructed by me. They are all one of a kind. For example, the bag selected
was definitely a study of nontraditional hardware. Both the front knob and the
bag's handle are drawer pulls from a home store. I really tried to incorporate
these pieces so that their original purpose would not be automatically reviled.
Even if I keep the same silhouette, the fabrication is always different. This
keeps them all fresh, up to date, and personal. I feel that no one likes walking
down the street and seeing your same bag walking towards you. This definitely
prevents that from happening.
I haven't had any real nightmares as of yet, just a bunch of frustrations. I
find that time is the biggest hindrance I have. I also work a design job for a
company now, so I have even less time then I did when I was still in school. I
wish I had more time to create handbags because I love the whole process; from
designing them, to construction, and then to finally have a finished product.
I wouldn't say I had a greatest achievement at this point in my life, but I will
say being in this industry is a very large accomplishment for me. I started
early in my life knowing I wanted to be in the fashion industry. I did summer
programs in fashion design at art colleges while still in high school, and then
studied textile and accessories design in college. If I must have a greatest
achievement in my short 22 years, I would say that not giving up my dream of
making it would have to be it.
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IHDA Nominee: Best Student-Made Handbag
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What is your name? |
Jana K Friedman |
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Where are you from? |
Nashville, Tennessee |
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Where do you live now? |
New York City |
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How old are you? |
22 |
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Do you have a design background? |
Yes - FIT. |
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Do you still have a day job? |
No. |
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What year were your bags born? |
2006 |
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Bag brand name: |
Jana K Designs |
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What is their retail price range? |
$100 - $300 |
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Where can a shopper buy your bags? |
Special order only. |
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For more information, contact: |
janakdesigns@gmail.com |
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