Handbag Designer 101 Presents the 6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards celebrating the best in independent handbag design from around the world. This year’s celebration features 30 finalists and handbags from around the world vying for the top awards in eight categories as well as a ninth “Audience Favorite” category, narrowed down from over 1000 applicants. We are proud to announce the Winners below. In addition, check out pictures from this year's IHDA and stay tuned for details for 2013.

Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design

The Handbags.com Best Student Made Handbag

The Singer Simplicity Best Handmade Handbag

Best Green Handbag

Most Socially Responsible Handbag

Creating with Nylon by Kipling

The InStyle.com Audience Fan Favorite

For more information about the Sixth Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards Finalists http://www.hbd101.com/h?a=finalists&y=2012 or check out http://www.hbd101.com/p/2012_IHDA_APPLICATION_PAGE.