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BEATRICE
RILEY

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

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....

 
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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