Handbags

Interview with handbag designer Rose Beck

 in General Fashion / Handbags  tagged fall 2011 / interviews / rose beck / winter 2012 by

Handbag designer Rose Beck creates classic handbags with unique and modern details which are innovative and simply stunning. Rose Beck took some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions about her handbag collection and share her creative inspiration.

1)     What inspired you to become a designer?

The fascination of colors and materials, shapes, function and combinations

2)     The “Fantastico” clutch is amazing! What was your inspiration behind the design?

My inspiration for this style was the opera house in Sydney. It’s strikingly organic and three-dimensional form calls to mind the image of a sailing ship or a cluster of shells. Surrounded by ocean, this masterpiece is a clear symbolof human intelligence.

3)     How is designing bags for men different than designing for a woman? Or is there a difference?

For me there is no difference. I love to design for men. I also men love design in addition to  function.

4) Is designing a bag for a technical gadget more challenging or easier than designing an everyday handbag?

In regards to designing my cases for iPads and iPhones; for technical gadgets you start with technical thinking, whereas with an everyday handbag the influence comes from many different sources – music, cinema, art, fashion, traveling, architecture,…

5)     What inspired you to add texture to your handbags?

I see handbags like an everyday sculpture, so I try to find always new and unusual surfaces.

6)     Do you think you might expand into other accessories or apparel someday?

I can imagine designing shoes someday

To learn more about Rose Beck and her collection, please visit rosebeck.at

*Special THANK YOU to Rose Beck for taking the time to speak with me about her inspiration and handbag collection.

*Original version of this article was written and published by Cathy on Examiner.com
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LisaBerck handbags: created from a miracle

 in Handbags  tagged fall 2011 / LisaBerck by

LisaBerck designs an amazing collection of handbags; both her patented “B Bag” which is a cross body, mini bag designed to carry essentials, hands-free, as well as more traditional and on-trend handbags such as hobos. Interestingly enough, Lisa Berck did not set out to become a handbag designer by trade; she “accidentally” became one.

Lisa Berck worked as a sales manager for a construction equipment company where she enjoyed a good salary and job security. Unfortunately, she was injured while on-site at work and was forced to go on disability as well as endure daily pain. To make matters worse, Lisa Berck was soon diagnosed with more than one disease as well as other physical injuries. She was in pain and not feeling very healthy. To lift her spirits and keep herself as healthy as possible, she and her husband began taking short walks in 2009. Lisa Berck discovered that it was impossible to find a handbag for her walks which was small and hands-free yet convenient enough to carry her keys, cell phone and ID card.

This need for a mini bag which was lightweight and hands-free, inspired Lisa Berck to cut up a patent leather handbag from her closet and design her own bag. The result? An amazing handbag which was soon highly sought after by anyone who saw her wearing it. She began making the handbags for friends and then turned it into a viable business which is growing every month!

LisaBerck’s handbags and “B Bags” have become a favorite of celebrities and Fashionistas everywhere. The detachable chain strap on the “B Bags” is easy to adjust and allows the handbag to be worn cross body or as a shoulder bag. Lisa Berck’s collection is unique yet still on-trend for the fall season with the use of metallics and highly sought-after embellishments such as tassels. All of her handbags are made from fine lambskin, suede and leather. For more information about Lisa Berck handbags, please visit lisaberck.com

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Jill Milan handbags are the ultimate luxury accessory

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Handbags / Local Designers  tagged charity / clutches / fall 2011 / jil milan / san francisco designers / vegan style by

Jill Milan, which is a luxury vegan handbag line based out of San Francisco, California, offers some of the most luxurious handbags on the market. Designed by Jill Frasier and Milan Lazich, the collection offers vegetarian, vegan, animal lovers and handbag fans everywhere a luxurious selection of fine handbags which are animal friendly; how very Bay Area!

This beautiful line of handbags is hand-crafted by the finest artisans in the world in Florence, Italy where designer handbags such as Yves Saint Laurent are made. There are no other vegan handbags on the market which even come close to the exceptional quality, fine craftsmanship and outstanding materials found in Jill Milan handbags; not to mention the haute style! Perhaps this is why celebrities such as Bo Derek can be found carrying Jill Milan handbags 

Jill Milan’s handbag line includes several evening bags, clutches, totes, shoulder bags and for this upcoming season there will be a computer bag; love it! One handbag from the collection in particular, the Thoroughbred Bag, benefits charity. This Jill Milan signature handbag is a classic double handle bowler bag which is roomy enough for use as a carry-on as well as for daily use as an alternate to a tote bag.

The Thoroughbred Bag is priced at $1,295 and proceeds from the handbag are donated to animal welfare organizations. Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, which is a beneficiary of the Thoroughbred Bag, rescues and retrains former racehorses that are at risk for being sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico. The horses are retrained and placed in loving homes as pets or for equestrian sports.

To learn more about Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, please visit sctbrescue.org

To learn more about Jill Milan handbags, our own San Francisco based luxury vegan handbag designer, please visit jillmilan.com or handbago.com

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