September 02, 2010

Today's HBD101

		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.. read more »  Celebrity Bag Watch Brooklyn Decker: BOTTEGA .. read more » Nicky Hilton: KEEPING IT .. read more » Blake Lively: LEAH LOVE read more » 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) Calling All Handbag Designers! Joining our Registry means that you have become a member of the fastest growing network of handbag designers in the world and with this registration you will have an opportunity to be featured as a "Handbag Designer of the Day." Being selected as Handbag Designer of the Day allows you to alert the press and buyers of your recent coverage, create awareness for handbag aficionados to make your handbag a destination purchase, and gain support from your handbag designer contemporaries. To submit images to Handbag Designer 101, the book: info@handbagdesigner101.com To view pictures from the 2009 IHDA: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/ihda_2009_pictures To join the HBD101 Designer Registry: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/handbags?s=designerRegistry&o=1 To view Winners of the 2009 IHDA: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/awards/winners_2009 Today's HBD101: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/designer Bag Trends: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/trends Celebrity Bag Watch: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/celebrity Jobs and Services: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/jobs Sewing Tip of the Month: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/sewing_tips 2008 Independent Handbag Designer Awards: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/handbags?s=pictures_2008 2007 Independent Handbag Designer Awards: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/ihda_2007_pictures Join Our Team: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/handbags?s=contact&sb=join To view an HTML version of this email: http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/newsletters