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Saddle Bag Elk, Satchel, Elk, Saddle, Natural Horn Toggle, $575
Saddle Bag Elk, Satchel, Elk, Saddle, Natural Horn Toggle, $575
 
 
Soho Slouch, Hobo, Lamb Patent in a Double Scrunch, Midnight Blue, Natural Horn Toggle, $625
Soho Slouch, Hobo, Lamb Patent in a Double Scrunch, Midnight Blue, Natural Horn Toggle, $625
 
 
Uptown Downtown Clutch, Napa Lamb Patent Leather and Stamped Lamb, Gold Snake, Natural Horn Toggle, $250
Uptown Downtown Clutch, Napa Lamb Patent Leather and Stamped Lamb, Gold Snake, Natural Horn Toggle, $250
 
 

Lona Gutknecht

Background:

What is your name? Lona Gutknecht
Where are you from? Boulder, Colorado
Where do you live now? San Diego, CA
How old are you? 25
Do you have a design background? No.
Do you still have a day job? No.
What year were your bags born? 2006
Bag brand name: Lona Gutknecht
What is their retail price range? $200 - $625
Where can a shopper buy your bags? www.lonagutknecht.com
For more information, contact: www.lonagutknecht.com 
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Story:

I am a very passionate and hardworking person. I love talking and interacting with people, everyday I share a little about my bags to someone new whether it is with a store or with an individual. My bags can speak for themselves as far as finding new hands to carry them everyday. When I realized I had a passion for handbags and a love for designing I had no choice but to dive headfirst right into it. My first bag was the Saddle Bag in Elk. I received the Elk hide first hand from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado from my father who is a hunter. From there the Lifestyle hobo was born and so on.

All the handbags are made of quality Italian Leathers. I use mostly Lamb and Calf. All the leather is extremely soft and ages extremely well. The bags all have a Natural Horn Toggle and each bag has a unique lining with an exciting print and color scheme. It makes opening the bag that much more exciting. The bags are designed for all ages. My bags have been enjoyed between the ages of 15 to 93. I get my inspiration from my travels and from my Mom. From my travels I get culture and from my Mom I get good taste with detail and quality.

I pay close attention to detail and quality. All of my bags are handmade in the U.S.A. I hand pick all my leather and linings. With use each handbag ages extremely well, the hand becomes softer and the look becomes richer. My bags are something you want to use as soon as you lay your hands on it, and it is something you are going to want to use each season again and again.

I have not experienced any nightmare worth remembering but when I do I am sure it will become a great learning experience.  The bigger picture is what this has done for me.  By following my dream and my goal I have made my handbags possible. With lots of passion, love and dedication to my bags it becomes more of an achievement everyday. Knowing that I am making a quality product that people are thoroughly enjoying makes it all worth it and keeps me going on to future collections.

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