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| The Simply Dee-Vine Shirley, genuine Italian patent leather, shoulder satchel, $309 |
The Simone, Cameo Satchel, Genuine Italian leather and imported mirco fiber, $269
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The Paprika Shirley, From "The Spicy Shirley Collection," Genuine Italian leather shoulder satchel, $289 |
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| 1. | The Simply Shirley is DIVING!!! It looks better than any label. - Miranda from NYC, January 23, 2007. |
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| I’m originally from Wilmington, Delaware. I then lived
in Vancouver B.C. before settling in San Diego, CA. I’ve been sewing and
designing ever since my early teens. I trained and became a professional
ballroom dance instructor and designed ballroom dance costumes alone with
teaching dance for several years. The challenges I had to overcome designing and
constructing glamorous and elaborate costumes taught me valuable lessons in the
art of combining style, quality, durability, beauty, form and function that has
translated into the kind of handbags I design today.
All of my handbags are constructed with the highest quality genuine Italian
leathers I can get me hands on and also like to combine them with rich luxurious
fabrics or high quality micro fibers imported from all over the world. I’m
inspired by classic glamour and sophistication personified by such glamorous and
timeless greats from Rita Hayworth to Audrey Hepburn. What makes my handbags so
unique is that I very detail driven and I try to create a balance between beauty
and function. All of my designs are made to last and to be user friendly while
exuding glamour and elegance. For example I don’t cut corners and I only use
high quality durable micro-fiber liners inside every handbag I create with just
right amount of pockets. I also use high quality hardware on the inside as well
as on the outside. The end result and a durable and well “finished” creation
that women will want to use over and over again for years to come.
One of my most popular designs “The Shirley” has become kind of the cornerstone
of my style. It was one of the first handbags I designed back when I
started over two years ago and was extremely popular then and still my most
popular bag to date. I’ve just launched the 5th.version of this great bag called
the “Spicy Shirley Collection” November 1st. and there’s already a waiting list
forming for it. These colors are so rich and the leathers used on them are just
amazing. There are like butter!
My biggest nightmare story would have to be the development process of the
Raquel handbag. It took almost an entire year to perfect the structure and
the shaping. I lost many nights of sleep with it. When it just perfect I think I
slept for a week.
Starting my own line of handbags for me was quite simply the next step in my
life to express my vision and to share my experience with women who were craving
for another option. By listening to what they really want and hopefully I feel
that I can make many women happy one handbag at a time. I think the greatest
achievement for me on this wonderful journey is the amazing and talented people
I have met and to be walking down the street and to see someone carrying one of
my handbags and they bought it a year ago. It’s very humbling and satisfying at
the same time for me. It lets me know that I am doing a good job and in some
small way making someone’s life a little better. |
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What is your name? |
Charles L. Thomas |
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Where are you from? |
Wilmington, Delaware |
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Where do you live now? |
San Diego, California |
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How old are you? |
37 |
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Do you have a design background? |
Yes. |
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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: |
Charles L. Thomas |
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What is their retail price range? |
$119 - $350 |
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Where can a shopper buy your bags? |
www.CharlesLThomas.com |
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For more information, contact: |
www.CharlesLThomas.com |
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