Handbag Designer 101

September 02, 2010

		Lill by lilla oszvald I'm a young Hungarian designer from Budapest, graduate in 2011 at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design. After some grouped/shared exhibitions and fashion shows now I'm on the way to create my own projects. Luckily I could spend a semester in Madrid, so I got another view of designing and way of thinking about '..
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		Christiane Barbagallo by Christiane Barbagallo I am a forth generation leather entrepreneur. My great grandparents, Yolanda and Lyonel Aguilar, founded the largest tannery in Nicaragua in 1940: Tenneria Battan. After four generations, the passion for leather and leather goods still runs in my family. With the years of expertise that were handed down to me, and the ..
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		Kathleen Tucker Handbags by Kathleen Tucker Before starting my handbag line I use to be a textile designer. I had the opportunity to design fabric and carpet tiles. Understanding the production of fabric is an important element in the creation my handbags. I try to find fabrics that are unique, fashion forward and fun. I travel to craft shows and festivals throu..
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Bag Trends

		MAGIC and the IPAD The MAGIC and PROJECT tradeshows finished this week in Las Vegas. As we walked the show, we saw a glaring handbag trend. More than ever, designers are finding ways to incorporate space for an iPad or personal reader into their silhouettes. Many brands have started to create specific compartments or have made their bags large enough to fit one. F..
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Celebrity Bag Watch

Brooklyn Decker: BOTTEGA ..
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Nicky Hilton: KEEPING IT ..
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Blake Lively: LEAH LOVE
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Jobs & Services

Business Opportunity - Looking for an established sales rep (California)

Business Opportunity - HANDBAG DESIGNER PATTERN MAKER (FL USA)

Services Available - Handbag consultant (Ct., USA)

Services Available - Handbag, belt and leather goods designer - freelance or project. ()

Designers Seeking Representation - Experienced and Connected Sales Representative Needed (CA)

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