In 1989, Rafe left a successful business that he started in Manila to pursue his dream of a career in fashion design. He moved to New York, enrolled in FIT, and supported himself as a design assistant. In 1994, he produced his first collection of accessories: belts and watchbands ¬for a SoHo boutique, they sold out instantly. When the shop asked him if he had bags to go with the items, he enthusiastically said 'yes'...even if he didn't have a single bag to show for it. One year later, the first collection of Rafe New York handbags debuted at uptown department store Bergdorf Goodman. Since then, Rafe has become one of the most acclaimed of a new generation of New York designers.

A designer who puts her personality into the bags she makes.

Selima Salaun, a trend-setting designer and professional optician and optometrist, is the mastermind behind the luxurious eye wear collection that VIP's of the fashion, music and cinema industries just can't seem to get enough of. To accommodate the heavy demand, her 8 boutiques between New York, LA and Paris dispense high profile fashion in the form of sleek high quality frames that come in 100 shapes and tantalizing colors to suit anyone from your corporate CEO to your trendy downtown Bohemian. For Selima, eye wear is an integral part of one's wardrobe, and just as one plays with different looks in fashion, why shouldn't one do the same with glasses? Change your glasses to compliment that outfit of yours, or your mood that day, and have fun with it!

Located on Greene Street in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, Kirna Zabete is one of the giants when it comes to searching for retail fashions from some of the most recognized designers in the industry. One you will find on their shelves is Alexander Wang, a designer who likes to incorporate classic looks with fresh and modern twists. The Alexander Wang Spring and Summer 2012 Collection catalog is currently available and many of the items are available at Kirna Zabete, including the Gia Zip Sandals and a wide selection of clothing items and handbags to freshen your wardrobe. Rachel Zoe is another name brand designer with a wide selection of products at Kirna Zabete. You can find a variety of clothing items below $500 if you are on a tight budget as well as the more upscale pricing range if you are looking for something more exclusive. In addition to the name brand designers, you can also find fashion accessories like sunglasses, scarves, belts, jewelry and much more. Kirna Zabete also has a line of KZ Originals which includes a completely unique fragrance. For all of your designer shopping desires, be sure to visit Kirna Zabete in Manhattan on your next shopping adventure.

The line includes bags, luggage and accessories for women and men. Innovative yet classic, MZ Wallace appeals to a multitude of personal styles. Its goal is to create a quality product whose style endures.

The premier destination for shoe lovers. You'll find the latest designer and fashion brands for fall and winter like Blowfish, Madden Girl, Chinese Laundry, Rocket Dog, JS by Jessica Simpson, b.o.c., Columbia, Minnetonka, Converse, Clarks, Skechers, Puma, New Balance and BCBG at a value you can't resist. Shop womens boots, mens boots, womens suede boots, ankle boots, mens and womens leather boots, womens shoes, pumps, heels, mens shoes, running shoes, sneakers, classic dress shoes, handbags and more in stores and online at dsw.com.

Christian Louboutin currently has 3 boutiques in the United States. Two can be found in New York. One location is Downtown on Horatio Street and the other is on Madison Avenue. The third location is in Beverly Hills, California. Christian Louboutin is also currently in the process of leasing out 5,900 square feet of retail space on Newbury Street in Boston, and he is set to build a boutique in Las Vegas, Nevada. There has also been a boutique in London, England for many years. Source

Founded in 1975, Ghurka has always taken great pride in avoiding the flash and dazzle of the crowd. By making unusual choices at every turn, and by staying true to the fine art of hand crafting leather, Ghurka has become the most distinguished (and perhaps the most unassuming) maker of fine leather goods in America. Ghurka's collections of exceptional bags, luggage and accessories reflect the quiet confidence and adventurous spirit of the company's clients. Ghurka materials are frankly extravagant and rare. The workmanship is unrivaled. And with enduring American design and subtle, elegant hardware, each piece of Ghurka has a distinctive look and feel that will never date.

while growing up in kansas city, missouri, katherine noel brosnahan, now kate spade, was both the epitome and antithesis of the all-american girl. there was always something charmingly familiar yet wonderfully original about kate. her fresh sense of style and singular personality reflect a keen sense of wit, propriety, and a no-nonsense approach to life. kate has spent most of her professional career in the accessories business.

In a market that is becoming more and more uniform, personalised and precious handbags have conquered the public. Creativity and quality allowed Jamin Puech to build up a strong image of designing unique handbags. Very often being the source of new trends and looks, they have always managed to distinguish themselves by constant creation of new models.
The Jamin Puech style offers an aesthetic and poetic multifaceted world, mixing past and present, western world fashion with other cultures, precious with sophisticated. The collections also express humour and joy.

Jimmy Choo, maker of glamorous accessories favoured by international stars and elegant women worldwide, was launched in 1996.
As accessories editor at Vogue UK, Tamara Mellon sensed a real demand for stylish but wearable shoes and approached Mr Jimmy Choo, a couture shoe-maker based in the East End of London, recognized for his excellent craftsmanship.

Anya Hindmarch started her business at the age of 19 following her passion for accessories and design. The business has grown from Anya's first shop, an intimate first floor shop on London's Walton Street, to thirty seven shops worldwide. A further eighteen are to be added by February 2008 with a new shop fit, including two new London flagships on Sloane Street and Bond Street.
In both 2006 and 2007 Anya Hindmarch was awarded Designer of the Year by Glamour magazine. In 2007 Anya designed the global sell out tote I'm Not A Plastic Bag using her influence in a positive way to make it fashionable not to use plastic bags.

Can’t wear your zebra-print coat because you’re having trouble looking like a fashionista with mismatched shoes? Fret no more! The Shoe New York carries a compendium of comprehensive gems that’ll satisfy even the most scrupulous accessory fanatic.

A word from ALDO - "Successful companies build on their founding traditions while looking ahead to the future - and that is what we have done at ALDO," states Aldo Bensadoun, founder & CEO of the ALDO Group, a privately-held company which operates over 840 retail stores across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom & Ireland as well as in 30 franchisee countries around the world.

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