A Look At The Nominees For The 2014 Independent Handbag Designer Awards

Stephanie Carnes, Accessories Design major at The Fashion Institute of Technology, hopes to remain an independent designer. Trunk' Style Satchel, Honey Lambskin, and Mahogany Cowhide Leather, $498 Amy Davidson, Accessories Design major with a bachelors degree from The Manchester Metropolitan University and a masters degree from The Royal College of Art in London, major design inspirations come from architecture such as Cathedrals and museums. Briefcase Inspired Satchel - Lasercut Black Plastic and Leather with Silver Hardware, $271.26 Palwasha Iqbal, Accessories Design major at The Fashion Institute of Technology, is inspired by different movements in art history and wants to work with a larger brand one day. Pop Bag, Four Finger Ring Clutch - Acrylic, $200 Morgan Richards, Accessories Design major at The Savannah College of Art and Design, is inspired by Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, and Frye (to name a few), and hopes to gain knowledge from industry professionals before working for herself. Ronald Briefcase - Burnishable Buffalo with Hand Dyed Patina Effect, $1000 Kathleen Friedman, Accessories Design major at The Fashion Institute of Technology, is inspired by more traditional, vintage pieces and hopes to work for a larger brand to gain more experience. Genevieve Silhouette, Semi Constructed Bag - Leather and Chip, $1200