Handbag Designer 101 invites you to join us at the 13th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Come see the life changing night for designers across the globe to showcase their brands at the Handbag Awards in NYC on June 12th, 2019 and find out who will be the next "it bag" designer of this year. The deadline to apply is April 20th at midnight, EST.
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The 2019
Independent Handbag Designer Awards
Handbag Awards
Welcome to the official page of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards where unknown designers become well-known brands, overnight. Here, you can find information about applying to this year's Handbag Awards, past Finalists and Winners, handbag inspiration, sponsorship opportunities and more.
The Independent Handbag Designer Awards is an industry staple boasting the largest database of independent designers worldwide. Our team actively scours the globe to find the next "it bag" designer so stay tuned for more updates as to whom that will be.
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Check out our IHDA success stories and see what happens when you become part of the Handbag Awards' designer network.
The 2015 Best Green Handbag Winner by Sugandh Agrawal of GUNAS New York
The 2011 Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design Finalist by Yliana Yepez
THE 2016 BEST GUESS HANDBAG WINNER BY ADRIAN FURSTENBURG
THE 2016 BEST HANDBAG IN OVERALL STYLE & DESIGN WINNER
2014 Best Overall Winner & Audience Fan Favorite, John Edwards of Florian London
2014 Most Socially Responsible Winner, Monica Frisbie of Mondrina
2013 Best Overall Winner, Maria Lamanna
