Vera Bradley Purses and Bags
The story of Vera Bradley purses is the story of entrepreneurship in America. Patricia Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard were on vacation in 1982 awaiting a flight in Atlanta when they noticed that none of the luggage that women were carrying had a feminine look to it. The two longtime friends created a company within weeks, Vera Bradley, named after Barbara's mother. Their designs resulted in stylish quilted cotton luggage, accessories and of course beautiful colorful Vera Bradley purses. The success of Vera Bradley purses is attributed to smart product designs with distinctive, colorful fabrics and trimmings.
Fans of Vera Bradley purses and accessories look forward to the beautiful new fabrics and styles that are introduced each season. This is the foundation of the success of the Vera Bradley purse along with the functionality and quality of the creations. Each season beautiful new fabrics are introduced and older patterns are retired which places Vera Bradley purses in the collectible group. Retired patterns are sought after by many collectors of Vera Bradley purses and accessories.
Vera Bradley company headquarters is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and for over twenty years, Vera Bradley purses have had a loyal following of customers waiting on the new patterns to come out each season. Vera Bradley, is nationally and internationally recognized, the beautiful soft fabric Vera Bradley purses are a staple in the wardrobes of many women all over the world.
Vera Bradley purses have made their television debut on shows such as ER where the Daisy Daisy Travel Cosmetic and Medium Cosmetic both debuted in the final season in October of 2008. The Cambridge Large Backpack can be spotted in the newly released movie, The Women. whose cast features: Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, and Jada Pinkett Smith among others.
New for spring 2009 is the Vintage Rose Vivian which is designed with pleats flowing from a graceful curved yoke shape. This Vera Bradley purse is as generously sized as it is beautiful. A recessed magnetic tab closure secures the interior which has two slip pockets and a zippered compartment. Sleek, curvy handles round out the look.
Another new Vera Bradley purse design is the Purple Punch Mailbag. This purse has a front flap with a zippered pocket, with another underneath that also serves as a wallet with credit card slots and two slip pockets. There are three additional pockets inside the deep main compartment. This Vera Bradley purse has an adjustable strap that allows you to select the perfect length for your body.
Vera Bradley purses were released in the limited edition Hope Garden, the newest pattern to benefit breast cancer research, in 2008. This design is embellished with a cascade of colorful flowers to inspire hope and new beginnings. Ten percent of the net proceeds from Hope Garden will go to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer and other breast cancer projects and services.
