Biografia

I was born in Ponce, P.R. in 1974 and raised in Jamestown, N.Y. Since an early age, I was always encouraged by my parents to follow my instinct. My mother is a seamstress and my father an inventor, and although, they never enforced their trades on me, it became second nature. 

I used to design women fashions and accessories but felt something was missing. I decided to enroll at Columbia College and fuse my self-taught Fashion Design with Product Design. This was a time of self-discovery and soul searching. I had the desire to build my own future but first needed to build a solid foundation. After graduating in the Spring of 2008, I knew it was time for me to follow my dream and fulfill my potential. Making bags is my passion. 

I construct bags and accessories using Recycled plastics,  Reclaimed fabrics, and premium materials. As a  designer, my goal is to implement aesthetics and manufacturing techniques to produce exceptional quality accessories.  All of my products are made to wear gracefully and endure your everyday commute. The manufacturing process is based on quality craftsmanship using common materials in innovative ways and focuses on distinctive detail. I design my hand bags and other soft goods here in Chicago