One Christmas, I got this crazy idea in my head that if only I had a nice handbag, I would somehow be a better person, or at least appear to be one.
Ask me how a handbag can make you a better person, and I won’t have an honest answer, but somehow Christine Valenti who designs Give handbags has found a way. Give is based out of San Francisco, and a portion of the profits goes to a designated charity. The thing is, Christine doesn’t just tell you…’a charity’ she outlines which one, and how much goes to it. Which is great because there are so many non-profits out there, it’s difficult to determine where exactly you want your money to go.
Last week, Christine invited me to the Give sample sale. There was a great selection of clutches, and beautifully made structured handbags and travel bags. I cracked, and bought this satin handbag with gold chain handle. The interior is lined in suede… it’s super lush, and I really love it.
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i am not sure i’ve ever been more jealous of you living in SF! i ADORE the give designs and their business model. a sample sale?! i’ve had my eye on the exact bag you got but in the grey lambskin and nickel hardware since spying it in a boutique in chicago last spring. i LOVE your bag, and that color is going to rock your wardrobe.
OK. The funny thing is that before I read the post from cov. in cambridge I was thinking: “Geez. If only I lived in SF!
But I cannot complain since I make trips out West frequently.
Still, I think it is wonderful that SF has such a community of fun, funky, socially-conscious folks.
I will definitely check out Give. And thanks, Jeannine for sharing Christine’s work with us!
ou! thank you for sharing, their purses are definitely gorgeous luxe investments!
beautiful purse you picked up too & a suede lining…Masterpiece
If Mothra were a charity would she GIVE me her phone number?
haha… christine is already married. and mothra… you are a charity.
