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 Lea w/ Chain Oversized Clutch, Black Patent lambskin leather, $400 |
 Large Olivia Tote, Black Lambskin Leather, $630 |
Erica Dylan
Background:
| What is your name? | Erica Wallengren |
| Where are you from? | Los Angeles |
| Where do you live now? | Los Angeles |
| How old are you? | 28 |
| Do you have a design background? | No. |
| Do you still have a day job? | No. |
| What year were your bags born? | 2007 |
| Bag brand name: | Erica Dylan |
| What is their retail price range? | $150 - $700 |
| Where can a shopper buy your bags? | www.label360.com |
| For more information, contact: | www.ericadylan.com |
Story:
I am a LA based designer that started designing
handbags about a year ago. My line is based on vintage which is where I get all
of my inspiration. I have had an amazing response to my bags, and I am looking
forward to growing as a designer.
I have been collecting vintage handbags and clutches for years. I realized one
day that I had so many amazing pieces that were in my closet, and my head began
to fill with ideas to start a vintage inspired handbag line. the leathers were
so soft and aged well which is what I try to stick to for the look of my bags. I
use soft leathers, accents of python, many different colors of bengaline lining
(you never know what beautiful pop color you will see inside an Erica Dylan),
and I do use some amazing antique hardware that I found at an antique shop here
in Los Angeles. My nameplate is made out of an old dresser pull, and I use
hinges on one of my totes. The Olivia.
Something interesting about my line, it's all designed according to vintage. My
hardware is unique, and every bag is named after friend of mine. I have
always loved going to thrift stores and finding a classic vintage designer
handbag or and 80's clutch!
To be quite honest, I have not experienced a "design nightmare story" yet!! I
hope I don't ever have to go through anything to terrible! I know there can be
stressful times, but hopefully nothing to bad! I definitely feel that the
greatest achievement about this all is that I have my own business and I am able
to share my own style, and designs and have woman where them. It's a great
feeling when someone just absolutely loves something you have designed. It's
inspiring and keeps your head full of ideas!