In 2009, the self-taught handbag designer founded Uptown Redesigns, a collection of "upcycled" handbags created from old leather jackets salvaged from thrift shopsconsignment boutiques and the back of her own closet.
"Like many Americans, my husband and I were at a point in our lives where we were trying to scale back on our spending," Philpott said. "So in an effort to keep my creativity stimulated, I looked around the house and got resourceful.
From her Uptown home studio, Philpott designs and sews one-of-a-kind accessories using not only a jacket's leather, but its pockets, stitching, belts and buckles, so nothing would go to waste.
Know this is a seriously stupid question and probably common knowledge, but I really don't know whether or not people were making knock-offs in the 80's or how common it was. I'm asking because I found this gorgeous "Fendi" bag at an old-fashioned store. The employee didn't know if it's real or not, but she said the one who sold ito the store said it was from the 80's.
Also, the bag is very scuffed and one thread is lose, but I figure if it's actually from the 80's, the quality is probably due to the age of the bag. The rest of the bag appears to be in good shape, though. I'm familiar with how you can tell whether or not a Chanel or Louis is fake, but I have no clue when it comes to Fendi haha.
Hermes International SCA, the French maker of Kelly handbags and silk scarves, raised its target for annual revenue growth and said first-half operating profit shoulgrow “significantly” more than sales.
“Hermes is well positioned in a buoyant luxury-goods market, delivering fast sales and earnings growth while keeping its status as one of the most exclusive brands around,” Pierre Lamelin, an analyst at CA Cheuvreux in Paris, said in an e-mailed note. He rates the stock “underperform.”
The quarterly revenue increase was led by the Asia-Pacific region where wealthy consumers are purchasing more high-end watches and accessories. Worldwide sales of luxury goods may rise 8 percent this year as demand strengthens in the U.S. and Europe and emerging-market shoppers splurge on costly handbags and and various, Bain & Co. said in May.
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TX- Hand sewn custom leather handbags which has a twist of urban indie chic that scream luxury are the words to describe the Jocas Handbags line. Jocas Handbags was recently invited by the ever popular green retailer One Green Street located at 5160 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX 77005 to carry their handbag line. The team at One Green Street felt that the would be a great line to carry in the store because the bags are custom- hand sewn, local and made of recyclable leathers. One Green Street officially started carrying the line on July 1st, 2011.
Taking her gifted talent of design and craftsmanship with her understanding of women's love of luxury handbags bags, Henderson decide to create beautiful leather handbags with an eclectic twist. Jocas Handbags are made of leathers, exotic snakeskins and cow hides with each bag individually crafted in order that no two bags are alike. Henderson recently said "I want to bring back the mystique and creativity of the indie designer that serves as an inspiration for all".
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YMI, a leading junior lifestyle brand most commonly known for its top selling denim, recently announced that the company has reached an agreement with Blank Generation of Los Angeles, Ca., for all categories of junior footwear, handbags and small leather goods. Blank Generation's Noir Empire division will assume responsibility for that YMI product and has added additional infrastructure to support this major initiative.
YMI, a leading junior lifestyle brand most widely known for its top selling denim, recently announced that the company has reached an agreement with Blank Generation of Los Angeles, Ca., for all categories of junior footwear, handbags and small leather goods. Blank Generation's Noir Empire division will presume responsibility for the YMI product and has added additional infrastructure to support this major initiative.
The footwear and handbag collections were unveiled in June in New York at FFANY, one of year's most important footwear shows. Trendy pumps, flats, wedges, boots and booties are slated for Fall delivery together with assorted handbags that will compliment the footwear designs.
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