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Rebagz's "Panda" Limited Edition Messenger Bag, Recycled Rice Sacks, $86


  Orean Collier's "Isabelle" tote, calfskin leather, $425


 

Luma: LOLA, handpainted suede, $238




At Handbag Designer 101, we are proud to say that we are a medium and more than a blog. In fact, we avoid being called a blog as we take pride in discovering and shedding light in so many designers that would typically never get this platform of recognition.

That said, we are fully aware of what's going on in the economy and more importantly, the world of small business. People are getting laid off, losing homes and the concept of the luxe accessory could makes most these days shopping incognito as if not to rub their $5000 bag in the next person's face. However, it is our job to remain and be optimistic. Why you might ask? Because we see the tremendous amount of talent out there that exists and feel honored and flattered to be that vehicle to bring it to you. We humbly take credit for inspiring hundreds of people out there for starting their handbag lines and for thinking that it is sometimes more acceptable to find a bag by someone who no one knows than to wear one that everyone has seen.

With New Year's upon us, we can certainly hope that most have decided to take advantage of these grim times and to do their best to turn that frown upside down. The application process for the Third Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards will be opening earlier this year with new categories to bring a little 'sparkle' and 'kick' that will make most people gasp and have a sigh of relief that we are not going to cancel the one event that most seem to be looking forward to. With over 1000+ designers in our Handbag Designer Registry and a minimum of 5 joining a week, don't you think it's time for you to finally follow through on that dream of being a Handbag Designer? Take a look at our Designer of the Day profiles and scroll through the hundreds people who have done just that from from Japan to Finland and Oklahoma to Uruguay - what are you waiting for? Carpe diem. Carpe handbag.

Author: Emily Blumenthal (Want to become a Handbag Correspondent?)


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March 12, 2010 - BOSTON TEA PARTY
March 05, 2010 - NO IRON NECESSARY
February 26, 2010 - TASSEL PARTY
February 19, 2010 - WOVEN WEB OF FAB
February 13, 2010 - IN THE ARMY AGAIN
February 05, 2010 - CLASSIC IS KEY
January 29, 2010 - FASHIONABLY HANDS FREE
January 22, 2010 - FEELING BLUE
January 16, 2010 - HEY STUD
January 10, 2010 - THE PRINT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
January 01, 2010 - Pastel Palette
December 25, 2009 - 1, 2, BUCKLE MY SHOE?
December 18, 2009 - DON'T BE TARDY FOR THE PARTY
December 09, 2009 - FAB BAGS ON A BUDGET
December 04, 2009 - The Happy Hobo
November 27, 2009 - Colored Clutches
November 20, 2009 - CROSS YOUR HEART
November 13, 2009 - LORD OF THE JUNGLE
November 06, 2009 - Cash for Wallets
October 30, 2009 - Totes to get Noticed
October 23, 2009 - The Most Expensive Bag: 2009
October 16, 2009 - Loving Lanvin
October 09, 2009 - YES YES YES to YSL
October 02, 2009 - Brown Bagging It
September 25, 2009 - Name Up in Lights

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