subject: Vera Bradley Handbags and Totes [print this page] Vera Bradley Designs, IncVera Bradley Designs, Inc. was founded by two women Barbara Baekgaard and Patricia Miller who were neighbors that had a passion for fashion design and teamed up to form what is now the Vera Bradley brand. The company gets its name from Veronica Bradley was the mother of Vera Bradley Co-founder, Barbara Baekgaard and even worked for the company, as a sales representative in her Miami, Florida, community until her death in the early 1990s. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana the company produces a large variety of fashion accessories, including quilted cotton luggage, handbags, totes and even stationary.
Vera Bradley produces several different types of handbags. Popular bags include the Amy, the Handbag, the Hipster, the Tote, the Morgan, the Hannah, the Betsy, and the Villager. The bags are made out of quilted cotton and are released in a variety of colorful patterns. When a Vera Bradley bag ceases production it is referred to as "retired". These purses and bags even though they have been discontinued are highly sought after by Vera Bradley followers. For over two decades, Vera Bradley has had a loyal following of customers who also appreciate designer handbags that offer style quality and function. Buyers of these handbags, totes and wallets look forward to the lovely new fabrics, patterns and styles that are introduced each season.
Vera Bradley Designs has become known for more than just producing beautiful fashion accessories for women. The company's annual golf and tennis tournament, the Vera Bradley Classic, has raised funds over the last five years for breast cancer research, education and patient services.
