• THE 2009 CATEGORIES

  See A list of categories for the 2009 awards.

• THE 2009 FINALISTS

  See all finalists and bags for the 2009 awards.

• THE 2009 WINNERS

  Presenting the Winners for the 2009 awards.

• THE 2009 PICTURES

  Check out the pictures from the 2009 awards.

2009

the 3rd Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards

The Carlos Falchi

Iconoclast recipient

Lulu Guinness

Celebrated British designer Lulu Guinness will receive the IHDA ICONOCLAST Award this year for her 20 years in accessories design. Lulu Guinness famous for her exquisite, witty handbags and accessories originally launched her company in 1989 and instantly became a ?must? in every fashion aficionado?s international address book. To celebrate the brand?s 20th Anniversary Year, Lulu Guinness will be releasing a new limited collection of her legendary Rose Baskets, which will be on display at the night of the IHDA. Throughout the year, Lulu will be collaborating with famed and up & coming artists to produce limited edition specialty items to be sold at the Lulu Guinness stores worldwide.