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| Hallam clutch in cream lambskin, $220 |
Loyola Satchel in cream calfskin leather, $485 |
Minna slouch in Gunmetal leather, $570 |
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| I had the idea to start Bryna Nicole when I was working
as a stylist to some of San Francisco's elite women and could not find the right
handbag to complete the perfect outfit. Currently I am working on the 3rd
collection for fall 2007. Something interesting that I think people should
know about my line is that although the company is based in San Francisco, the
bags are manufactured in New York. I feel that New York, being the fashion
capital of the country, offers the best quality, resources and inspiration for a
line like mine.
I am always attracted to the softest fabrics. Whether its on a sweater, blanket
or a handbag, I love it to be wonderful to touch. When I started the line I
looked at using fabrics for the body of the bag, but quickly learned that soft
leather is the ultimate in luxurious fabric. The designs followed from a soft
slouchy shape. The bags are all made of Italian leather and hardware. I
use a variety of lambskin, calfskin and cowhide; crocodile and python embossed
leather as well as suede or cotton print linings. I design for a woman who is
elegant and sophisticated, but still has a fun and funky side to her. I am
inspired by women in San Francisco where the style is so diverse. There is old
glamour here as well as trendy newness. The signature feature is the braided
handles. Each one is 3 flat pieces of leather braided with an interwoven antique
brass chain.
It's amazing how two kinds of leather can look great in one combination and then
totally wrong in another. I wanted to create the Hallam clutch in a solid color
with just an accent of this great bronze embossed python that I got from Italy.
However, in my production forms, I mistakenly reversed the codes for which
leather goes where, and they came out all bronze python with just an accent of
the solid! They were hideous and I had to throw them away and start over. What a
waste of time and money!
My greatest achievement must be just that this company even exists. I am
currently a one-man show - from accounting to sales to distribution to sourcing.
I do it all. Its crazy when I think about how much I am juggling and Bryna
Nicole is still afloat! All the stress of this is worth it when a new design
comes out exactly as I imagined it and it is perfect!
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What is your name? |
Bryna Nicole |
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Where are you from? |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Where do you live now? |
San Francisco |
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How old are you? |
27 |
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Do you have a design background? |
Yes. |
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Do you still have a day job? |
The bags are my day job; but also working in a restaurant now. |
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What year were your bags born? |
2006 |
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Bag brand name: |
Bryna Nicole |
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What is their retail price range? |
$200 - $600 |
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Where can a shopper buy your bags? |
www.brynanicole.com or at Mingle or
Dish in San Francisco |
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For more information, contact: |
www.brynanicole.com |
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| 1. | loyola satchel is hot!!!!!!!! - J from SI, March 01, 2007. |
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