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Ms. ''Wild'' Rosenberg clutch in hot pink multi-colored print with gingham & polka dot detailing, $80
Ms. "Wild" Rosenberg clutch in hot pink multi-colored print with gingham & polka dot detailing, $80
 
 
Ms. Swirl clutch with black & white swirly print & hot pink bow with Austrian crystal ''bee'' detailing, $80
Ms. Swirl clutch with black & white swirly print & hot pink bow with Austrian crystal "bee" detailing, $80
 
 
Ms. Blackwell clutch in toile print with gingham and hot pink polka dot detailing, $80
Ms. Blackwell clutch in toile print with gingham and hot pink polka dot detailing, $80
 
 

Kimberley Cristen

Background:

What is your name? Kimberley Osborne
Where are you from? Cleveland, Ohio
Where do you live now? Cleveland, Ohio
How old are you? 33
Do you have a design background? Yes
Do you still have a day job? Some
What year were your bags born? 2002
Bag brand name: Kimberley Cristen
What is their retail price range? $50 - $100
Where can a shopper buy your bags? www.kimberleycristen.com
For more information, contact: www.kimberleycristen.com
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Story:

Kimberley Cristen handbags are uniquely handcrafted using top of the line fabrics and detailing. They can be seen in over 20 boutiques nationwide. We use top of the line fabrics with beautiful designs and patterns. Our target audience ranges from women who lunch and attend country clubs as well as stay-at-home mother's to business women and partygoers. Our handbags are inspired by women we meet who want classic and preppy yet elegant and unique. Our materials and detailing used make each bag unique and special.

After graduating with a Merchandising and Design degree, I decided to design my own line of bags and found that many women want something adorable yet different and unique. We try to please our audience and create bags that have been requested. We mix different patterns with details. We have an interesting way of mixing patterns that may be unexpected and adding details that give the bag uniqueness.

Our nightmares typically consist of sometimes, we will ask for outside help and the bags come back looking awful and we end up not only wasting materials but throwing bags out because they are not sellable. Although that is something we always rectify obviously before selling.

Our greatest achievements have been participating at tradeshows and receiving hundreds of orders throughout the years and seeing our handbags being carried by friends as well as celebrities. Fortunately, we has been recognized through several magazine articles as well as television segments. We have contributed thousands of dollars to events and charities.


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