Ethical Inspiration

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...

What's inside my bag - hint, it's NOT pretty!

What's inside my bag - hint, it's NOT pretty!

I was on my way to the dentist this week realizing I’d not brushed my teeth after my last cup of coffee. I know that I have a pack of...

What's inside my bag - hint, it's NOT pretty!

I was on my way to the dentist this week realizing I’d not brushed my teeth after my last cup of coffee. I know that I have a pack of...

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...

New year. New studio. Same Mission.

New year. New studio. Same Mission.

  From the day I launched Purse & Clutch back in 2011, the whole reason for even starting a business was to support long-term fair wage employment for women &...

New year. New studio. Same Mission.

  From the day I launched Purse & Clutch back in 2011, the whole reason for even starting a business was to support long-term fair wage employment for women &...

The Thoughtful & The Experiential

The Thoughtful & The Experiential

I was in the locker room at my gym a few weeks ago, lugging my workout clothes in a paper grocery bag. My friend saw it & burst out laughing....

The Thoughtful & The Experiential

I was in the locker room at my gym a few weeks ago, lugging my workout clothes in a paper grocery bag. My friend saw it & burst out laughing....

The Unknown Collection

The Unknown Collection

Y’all. This Red Leather Collection. If it could go wrong, it did go wrong. First of all, I got the flu & couldn't make the photoshoot in person back in...

The Unknown Collection

Y’all. This Red Leather Collection. If it could go wrong, it did go wrong. First of all, I got the flu & couldn't make the photoshoot in person back in...