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ELSPETH
NEW
YORK

Charlotte Clutch, Anaconda in Lux Pink with contrast stitching and custom oxidized brass hardware, $650
Waverly Tote, Magenta leather with contrast stitching and custom oxidized brass hardware, $410 Richfield Hobo, semi gloss Ostrich in Rum Brown made here in NYC, $1380
Charlotte Clutch, Anaconda in Lux Pink with contrast stitching and custom oxidized brass hardware, $650 Waverly Tote, Magenta leather with contrast stitching and custom oxidized brass hardware, $410 Richfield Hobo, semi gloss Ostrich in Rum Brown made here in NYC, $1380

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As a designer my handbags are apart of me and apart of women all over, creating styles for the everyday life either work or play my bags are versatile for the whole day. Elspeth New York has been growing for the past 4 years, traveling while finding new inspirations help me create a well rounded design. Each new season brings new materials for me to use from; Leather to Lambskin all the way to Exotic Anaconda. The materials and colors help inspire me to create that special bag. Creating custom hardware also gives a special touch that makes my bags special. Versatility is my drive for every season, giving organization with multi pockets, and light pop color lining allows my client to not misplace items in her bag.

I have been in the fashion industry for over 9 years working for top American designers, from Coach to Calvin Klein. Enjoying every aspect of the accessory world is my passion, I decided to go out and create classic designs for the everyday woman. I pay so much attention to details and creating a well constructed handbag to last my clients for years. The versatility allows a woman to take her bag traveling, to the office, to the gym, or just heading out for the night on the town with the girls.

As a designer working in the fashion industry you are always on a tight schedule and budget. I once had a bad season where we as designers were to create original designs, after working long and hard hours, with editing after editing the buyers decided to buy directly off of the Asian market. We were set to basically knot off the bags that had been already knocked off in Asia. That always gives me a sick feeling when you are hired to not be a designer but to just steal another's design. By the end of the day I left the company.

Learning every avenue to creating a brand, not only just designing but all the other aspects that I have learned has helped me grow. Failure is also a great part of learning the correct way to run a business, you learn to appreciate and be humble through the highs and lows. My achievements as a designer have given so many others around me inspiration to go out and go after their dreams.

 
What is your name? Elizabeth Phillips
Where are you from? Ohio
Where do you live now? New York City
How old are you? 30
Do you have a design background? Yes.
Do you still have a day job? No.
What year were your bags born? 2005
Bag brand name: Elspeth New York
What is their retail price range? $100- $1380
Where can a shopper buy your bags? www.elspethnyc.com 
For more information, contact: www.elspethnyc.com

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