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| "Josie" Clutch, Black Crochet, Cotton Floral Interior, $150 |
"Madly Mauve" Handle Bag, Pink Swirl Crochet, Cotton Paisley Interior, $250 |
"Red Rover" Hobo Bag, Red Crochet, Strech Modern Interior, $350 |
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| 1. | Blaney! im sooo stoked for you. you're bags are going to be worn all over the world! AWESOME! keep on creating. - Catherine Tumason from British Columbia, CANADA, September 08, 2008. | | 2. | I know I LOVE my B.Aikman! I use it in my films whenever I can. - America Young from Ca/usa, September 09, 2008. | | 3. | These bags are unique and so incredibly whimsical and stylish - the extraordinary design and high quality craftsmanship with which they are created is just an added bonus. I love my B. Aikman Bag!!! - Sarah Schweppe from CA/USA, September 10, 2008. |
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| B.AIKMAN is in its 3rd year of production. Last year it
was picked up by two Bay Area Stores and is getting ready to be in 12 more this
year@ I t currently continues its on line sales and next month is launching
Private Purse Parties! "B an Original like your B.AIKMAN handbag!" Every handbag
is one of a kind, custom designed and handmade. the exterior is all hand
crocheted using various types of yarn. Most of the interiors are lined with 100%
cotton fabric. Several purses include antique buttons and broaches. My
continued inspiration comes from COLOR and Originality! I am inspired every time
I go fabric or yarn shopping, I put my hands in my pockets so I don't go
overboard! I look for color combinations in the skyline, during my drive from LA
to SF, nature, clothing etc.! Each bag shows off the personality and interests
of the client! They are hand crocheted!! COLOR ROCKS!
To be honest, my line started out of boredom, believe it or not! I learned to
sew and crochet as a young girl but I didn't pick it back up until I started
working on TV & FILM sets in Los Angeles. There was so much down time I needed
to do something PRODUCTIVE! It started with scarves, hats...the usual and I was
bored real fast. I thought "What would it be like if I made a fuzzy handbag?"
So, I did! Because I would do most of my production on set, they were noticed by
the wardrobe department, purchased and ended up on TV. It was a great place for
a blooming business!
Regarding design nightmares, well, it could have been worse...I had an order
during the last few weeks of Christmas from an Actor. I made two purses in two
days, I even made my boyfriend help me hand sew! I shipped them off in time with
express delivery, however, UPS went on strike! In addition to the strike the
shipping store misplaced my package and the delivery was now even more behind.
After several hours on the phone, apologies and panic, my client had to ride his
bike to the UPS warehouse the day before Christmas to pick up the package!
My greatest accomplishment is the ENTIRE process! This business wasn't apart of
my future aspirations 5 years ago! I never dreamed I would be a handbag
designer! In addition to that they would be on the arms and shoulders of ladies
throughout the US, and on TV!!! There is nothing greater than an excited and
happy client!!
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What is your name? |
B.AIKMAN |
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Where are you from? |
Los Gatos, California |
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Where do you live now? |
Los Gatos, California |
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How old are you? |
29 |
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Do you have a design background? |
No. |
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Do you still have a day job? |
Yes. |
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What year were your bags born? |
2004 |
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Bag brand name: |
B.AIKMAN |
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What is their retail price range? |
$20 - $350 |
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Where can a shopper buy your bags? |
www.baikman.com |
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For more information, contact: |
www.baikman.com |
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