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Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. is an American producer of soft, brightly patterned bags. more...
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These bags are commonly found in small shops, rather than large department stores. Many consumers choose a certain pattern, whether it be Bermuda Blue or Piccadilly Plum, and purchase many matching bags in different sizes, creating a collection.
The company was founded in 1982 by Patricia Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, and named after Baekgaard's mother.
Vera Bradley's corporate headquarters are currently based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Product lines
Vera Bradley has earned a reputation as a leader in the gift industry. Creating stylish quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories, the company combines smart product designs with distinctive and colorful fabrics and trims.
The Vera Bradley story is a testimony to the American Dream: While on vacation in March of 1982, Patricia and Barbara were awaiting a flight in Atlanta when they noticed a definite lack of feminine-looking luggage. The longtime friends wasted no time in correcting this situation. Within weeks, these dynamic women had created a company, named after Barbara’s mother, capable of marketing and manufacturing their cleverly designed products. The demand for these unique handbags and luggage items has grown and so has Vera Bradley, which is now nationally and internationally recognized.
Vera Bradley bags come in many sizes and styles, as well as many different patterns and colors. There are travel duffels, medium sized totes, large totes, purses, wallets, watches, belts, glasses cases, and cosmetic cases. There are also umbrellas, napkins, and placemats.
After a pattern is on the market for a while, the company retires it. When patterns retire, new ones are produced. New patterns are released in spring and fall colors; they are typically introduced in January and July. The company will also retire or redesign specific styles and new styles may be introduced in concurrence with the new patterns.
Designs
Current designs
Classic Black;
Windsor Navy;
Mesa Red;
Medallion;
Gala;
Java Blue;
Citrus;
Petal Pink;
Hope Toile;
Black Microfiber;
Espresso Microfiber;
New Hope (retiring November 2006);
Bermuda Pink (retiring November 2006);
Bermuda Blue;
Piccadilly Plum (retiring November 2006);
Nantucket Navy;
Alpine Black (retiring November 2006);
Chelsea Green (retiring November 2006);
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