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HANDBAG AWARDS

Handbag Designer 101 and InStyle invite you to compete in the Fifth Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards, the only handbag competition of its kind in the world. This is your opportunity to submit your handbag and compete for one of nine awards in handbag excellence, international recognition and a variety of coveted prizes at the awards ceremony held at the Time & Life Building.
THE CATEGORIES
Best Handbag in Overall Style & Design
InStyle Red Carpet Ready Evening Bag
Artisan House Award by Isabella Fiore
Best Use of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Best Student Made Handbag Inspired by the colors of vitaminwater
Best Handmade Handbag
Best Green Handbag
Most Socially Responsible Handbag
Audience Fan Favorite Handbag

The IHDA Process
The IHDA Category Qualifications

The IHDA Prizes

The Complete IHDA FAQ
The Preliminary Judging Panel
The IHDA Esteemed Judging Panel
2011 IHDA ICONOCLAST Recipient: Peter Dooney for Dooney & Bourke

Dooney & Bourke was founded in 1975 by Peter Dooney, a leather designer with a passion for classic American style. Though the company originally focused on men's belts and accessories, Peter was soon drawn to handbag design. He found inspiration in bags of every kind, from simple saddle bags to sophisticated gladstones. Peter’s love for beautiful leather, old world craftsmanship and classic shapes was evident in his first collections. The success of these handbags not only helped rekindle America’s interest in traditional accessories, it also launched Dooney & Bourke as an iconic American brand. Over the last 35 years, the collections have expanded to include luggage, briefcases and small leather goods for both men and women. Despite major growth, the company’s original commitment has never faltered. Peter Dooney is still personally involved in the design and manufacture of every product and the result is evident. To this day, Dooney & Bourke is renowned for leather goods of exceptional style, uncompromising quality and timeless appeal which is why Peter Dooney is the 2011 IHDA ICONOCLAST Recipient.
Deadline: All entries must be received by 11:59pm on April 30th, 2011
Entries submitted without full information filled out will be disqualified.

Past events:

The 4th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards (2010)
The 3rd Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards (2009)
The 2nd Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards (2008)
The 1st Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards (2007)

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The 2011 ICONOCLAST Recipient






















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