Ethical Inspiration

Ethiopian Sunrise

Ethiopian Sunrise

As Lori, our fabulous handbag designer, is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, working with the artisans on our new Fall collection, she’s also scouting out the best restaurants & experiences for...

Ethiopian Sunrise

As Lori, our fabulous handbag designer, is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, working with the artisans on our new Fall collection, she’s also scouting out the best restaurants & experiences for...

This is not fast fashion.

This is not fast fashion.

Right now, our new handbag designer Lori Fox is on the ground in Ethiopia, working side by side with our artisan partners to bring our Fall collection to life. She’s...

This is not fast fashion.

Right now, our new handbag designer Lori Fox is on the ground in Ethiopia, working side by side with our artisan partners to bring our Fall collection to life. She’s...

Multiplying Impact

Multiplying Impact

Bringing a product to life - especially one made with ethics & sustainability in mind - can feel overwhelming.  So many great ideas never make it past the sketch stage...

Multiplying Impact

Bringing a product to life - especially one made with ethics & sustainability in mind - can feel overwhelming.  So many great ideas never make it past the sketch stage...

Not alone.

Not alone.

I’m not a risk taker.  Not really in my personal life & definitely not in how I run Purse & Clutch.  Slow & steady for me.  So when the idea...

Not alone.

I’m not a risk taker.  Not really in my personal life & definitely not in how I run Purse & Clutch.  Slow & steady for me.  So when the idea...

Why Chemistry (not fashion) drives our designs

Why Chemistry (not fashion) drives our designs

When I started Purse & Clutch, I thought my degree in Chemistry would be a disadvantage in the world of fashion.  But as it turns out, not being formally trained...

Why Chemistry (not fashion) drives our designs

When I started Purse & Clutch, I thought my degree in Chemistry would be a disadvantage in the world of fashion.  But as it turns out, not being formally trained...

Measuring Backwards

Measuring Backwards

I did it again. Tuesday was my first day with both kids back at school & I was so excited to get started back at work - SO many fun...

Measuring Backwards

I did it again. Tuesday was my first day with both kids back at school & I was so excited to get started back at work - SO many fun...