We might be used to hearing the names Chanel, Valentino, and Versace when it comes to acclaimed handbag designers, but Handbag Designer 101 will be awarding some of the best unknowns in the purse world with their annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards.
The finalists for this year’s awards ceremony have been named. The categories include Best Student Made Handbag, Best Handmade Handbag, Best Green Handbag, Most Socially Responsible Handbag, and Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design. They’ve even added a shoe design category this year.
Some of the student made bags are impressive, especially one rounded tote by 22-year old Susan Jina Lee of Movement. Other standout designs in the list of finalists include the Canopy Verde “Freesia” from the “Best Green” finalists and Brenda Zheng’s handmade Peacock Shoulder Bag.
The winners of the competition will be announced on June 17 at the ceremony in New York City. If you’d like to voice your opinion on the final selections, go to Handbag Designer 101’s finalist page to vote for your favorites.
[Source: fibre2fashion]
