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Cindy, small clutch coin purse, Vinyl and Calico, $40
Cindy, small clutch coin purse, Vinyl and Calico, $40
 
 
Christie, Tote, Tie and dye with Denim , $150
Christie, Tote, Tie and dye with Denim , $150
 
 
Elizabeth, Clutch, Indian Sari Fabric , $250
Elizabeth, Clutch, Indian Sari Fabric , $250
 
 

Beatrice Riley

Background:

What is your name? Nkechi Ugbolue
Where are you from? Boston
Where do you live now? New York
How old are you? 30
Do you have a design background? Yes.
Do you still have a day job? Yes.
What year were your bags born? 2005
Bag brand name: Beatrice Riley
What is their retail price range? $50+
Where can a shopper buy your bags? nbugbolue@hotmail.com
For more information, contact: nbugbolue@hotmail.com
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Story:

I am currently an AAS degree student at Parsons School for Design. My major is in Fashion studies. However, I have had a keen interest and passion in handbag designing and took a course in 2005 at the School of fashion design Newbury St. Boston. I have so many ideas in handbag designing and aspire to build up my own line in the near future that will be an extension of a fashion design line. However, I am open to freelance and other opportunities. I am currently looking to sell my line in boutiques or stores.

The major materials used for my bags range from African inspired prints to unique fabrics. I work mostly with fabrics but I am open to using leather and hardware materials if need be. My target audience is the 18 - 34 year old bracket. Who are looking for a variety of chic silhouettes that want a bag that will either match their clothes as I can do custom made bags or that want an every day bag.

My line got started after I did my course in handbag design and created samples that a lot of people admired. Its simplicity yet sophistication. Also the use of fabrics and detailing by using shearing and pockets etc that you will find on a garment onto the bags.

My most recent nightmare took place when I was in the process of sending my samples to a reputable company, the buyer had contacted me at the last minute to say they were interested in a sample that they were previously not interested with. However the sample had already been sent off to another buyer so I was in a tight corner. However in the end I had to inform her of what happened and she was willing to wait for the sample. So I learnt I my lesson to have at least more than one sample at any given time.  However, the greatest achievement I am gaining from my handbag making is self satisfaction and fulfillment which I think is necessary to find with something in this life....


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