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Miami Pink: Hot Pink Taffeta Satin with adorned with brocade satin with teal blue bridal satin lining. Cost: $35
Miami Pink: Hot Pink Taffeta Satin with adorned with brocade satin with teal blue bridal satin lining. Cost: $35
 
 
Bon Bon: Rich Chocolate paisley printed brocade satin with light blue bridal satin lining. Cost: $35.00
Bon Bon: Rich Chocolate paisley printed brocade satin with light blue bridal satin lining. Cost: $35.00
 
 
Jewel: Genuine green Asian brocade satin with juicy hot pink bridal satin lining. Cost: $35.00
Jewel: Genuine green Asian brocade satin with juicy hot pink bridal satin lining. Cost: $35.00
 
 

Swanky By MJ

Background:

What is your name? Maggy Francois & Jamila Jeter
Where are you from? New York/Virginia
Where do you live now? Maryland
How old are you? In our 30's...
Do you have a design background? Yes.
Do you still have a day job? Yes.
What year were your bags born? 2007
Bag brand name: Swanky By MJ
What is their retail price range? $25 - $45
Where can a shopper buy your bags? www.swankybymj.com
For more information, contact: www.swankybymj.com
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Story:

Our bags reflect our personalities, vibrant and sophisticated with an edge. We are in the process of completing our Spring collection. Clients can continue to look forward to new colorful bags and exciting new design patterns. We use a large array of fabrics. Many of our bags in our current collection are made with Asian brocade. We love to use bridal satin for our lining because of the durability and crispness of the fabric.

Swanky evolved in September of 2007 after discovering our mutual love for handbags. It was then that we toyed around with a few patterns, and decided on the classic envelope clutch for its simplicity and sleek lines. After the painstaking task of narrowing our fabrics down we set off for the task of designing the first Swanky. We discovered a way to step out in style. Whether you’re having a ladies night out or a lavish soiree, a Swanky completes the ensemble. MJ’s craving for something different was the incentive for the creation of Swanky. These adorable, one-of-a-kind envelope style clutches encourage women to be sophisticated and trendy at the same time.

We were inspired by a desire to create clutches in a wide-variety of colors to fit the needs of the “modern woman.” The women of today are professional, sexy, elegant and youthful. “Swanky” gels with the opulent world of fashion, exudes individuality and luxury with vibrant colors at an affordable rate. A Swanky clutch can “make” an entire outfit interesting. It can give you an edge, or soften a look. Many people make the mistake of over accessorizing or trying to match their entire wardrobe. Our clutches have just that splash of vibrancy that can make a mundane outfit fit for a night on the town. Infused with color, our bags can be coupled with jeans or an evening dress.

Since we create our bags by hand there is a lot of room for error. There have been times that we have had some mishaps with construction, and not discovered the error until near completion. Once we discover an error, we have to unstitch the entire bag, and start the process over. It is worth hearing the positive comments of clients who receive there first Swanky bag. Often people assume they can’t afford our bags because of the craftsmanship and the expensive look of our clutches. It delights us when we can tell potential clients that our bags are affordable for everyone, yet gives the look and feel that you have spent a fortune.


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