After working with national branded accessories for over six years, I left my role as a Fashion Director to launch a signature handbag collection. The collection is debuting for spring summer 2008 with the intentions of being the next must-have classic in women's designer accessories. Our woman is both sophisticated and stylish. She desires sensible product that is equally luxurious. I design with the philosophy of creating "investment worthy" product that exudes a timeless appeal and is crafted with superb quality. All of the leathers are carefully selected for their texture, color and beauty. While the bags are manufactured in New York, the leathers are mostly chosen from Italy and France. The bags are also all lined with a signature blush pink pig suede lining, unique to Jessica Jensen.

Jessica Jensen launched in response to the need for sophisticated, wearable luxury at an affordable price point. Today's trends are moving faster and faster, turning fashion into disposable product. I wanted women to feel that they could invest in a bag that would take them from season to season without going out of style. Within the collection, a number of the bags are limited editions. Only 250 of each bag are manufactured, offering further exclusivity to the consumer.

To avoid any nightmare stories, I stayed at the manufacturer from open to close for almost two weeks straight as my first samples were being prepared. My greatest achievement has been seeing the positive expressions on the faces of buyers and press alike as they discover a new line that carries not only my name, but everything I stand for.