Prior to launching Marnie Bugs, a handbag and accessories brand in 2005, designer Marnie Cooper was selling beauty products for her family’s distribution company. Her handbag line came out of a necessity for a stylish tote that she could use to carry her products to fashion events. Not being able to find the perfect carryall tote, she decided to invest the time and energy into creating one that would fit her needs. Cooper realized she had a great product when at the next fashion event the attendees were more interested in her bag rather than the beauty products she was promoting. Along with her high-quality Italian leather bags, Cooper designs leather accessories and stylish footwear.

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The La Mer Vintage Oversized Watch was designed using fine leather, a classic face, and unique detailing. This bold timepiece features a jet black snake-embossed leather band and a stainless steel rounded square case. It secures with a buckle closure allowing it to be adjustable from 7″ – 9″ long. Buy through ShopBop for $88.


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Launched in 2002, Danielle Stevens Jewelry is a fun, fresh, and whimsical line consisting of a variety of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. In her work, jewelry designer Danielle Stevens enjoys combining natural elements such as stones and crystals with beautiful man-made plastics and ceramics. In April of 2005, she received her big break when a necklace from her spring collection was featured on the cover of Town & Country paired with an Oscar de la Renta gown. The Danielle Stevens Jewelry line can be purchased at high-end retailers such as Henri Bendel, Wink, and Shop Intuition.

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The fantastic Presh Silver Studded Leather Bracelets will bring an edgy addition to your everyday look. These long handmade leather bracelets are meant to be double wrapped and secure with an adjustable buckle closure. They feature a row of sterling silver accents, and are available in three colors: black, gunmetal, or white. Buy through Max & Chloe for $48.

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The Ettika Gold Plated Disk Ring
is guaranteed to make a splash! This ring features a metal disc dipped in 18kt yellow gold with a cut-out design that gives it the look of an ancient coin. A black Greek leather cord is threaded through the disc. Buy this one size fits all ring for $38.

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Canadian designer Jenny Bird launched her stylish handbag collection in 2008. Her line immediately captured a coveted trunk show at NYC’s prestigious Henri Bendel on Fifth Avenue. The following year, Bird expanded her designs to include jewelry. Bird searches NYC flea markets to find antique chains and metalwork to repurpose into unique jewelry and bags. Her pieces have graced the pages of New York Times Style Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily, and Vogue.


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Influenced by her grandmothers, Elizabeth Fortunato has been sewing, beading, and creating stunning accessories since childhood. In 2002, Elizabeth and her twin sister Kathryn both attended Duke University. There Kathryn began marketing Elizabeth’s stunning work to their college friends; before long the line had a devoted following on campus. The twins launched Lizzie Fortunato Jewels in the spring of 2007. The line features industrial, found, and reclaimed materials. Lizzie Fortunato Jewels has been featured in the pages of Women’s Wear Daily, Harper’s Bazaar, British Vogue, The New York Times, and Elle Magazine.


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Marni is an Italian based luxury fashion brand that was founded in 1994 by the Castiglioni family. Their high-end line for women and men consists of accessories, bags, beachwear, eyewear, clothing, and shoes. When developing new collections, the designers behind the Marni brand focus on quality enhancement, extensive research, and innovative Italian design. Marni products can be purchased in the United States, Canada, Italy, France, Spain, Turkey, Russia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and many more locations.

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Ija Designs is an Oregon based handcrafted jewelry line that launched in 2007. This brand utilizes natural semi-
precious stones and hand forged silver and gold. Ija is carried in over fifty of the finest boutiques in the United States as well as internationally. Their designs have been featured in magazines such as InStyle, Glamour, Oprah, and People.
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