Ethical Inspiration

What holds us back from what we want?

What holds us back from what we want?

Last week I found myself staring at a typed out reply to an email from the amazing woman who will be designing our reimagined collection for the Fall.  It had...

What holds us back from what we want?

Last week I found myself staring at a typed out reply to an email from the amazing woman who will be designing our reimagined collection for the Fall.  It had...

Not alone.

Not alone.

I’m not a risk taker.  Not really in my personal life & definitely not in how I run Purse & Clutch.  Slow & steady for me.  So when the idea...

Not alone.

I’m not a risk taker.  Not really in my personal life & definitely not in how I run Purse & Clutch.  Slow & steady for me.  So when the idea...

Why Chemistry (not fashion) drives our designs

Why Chemistry (not fashion) drives our designs

When I started Purse & Clutch, I thought my degree in Chemistry would be a disadvantage in the world of fashion.  But as it turns out, not being formally trained...

Why Chemistry (not fashion) drives our designs

When I started Purse & Clutch, I thought my degree in Chemistry would be a disadvantage in the world of fashion.  But as it turns out, not being formally trained...

What's inside my bag - hint, it's NOT pretty!

What's inside my bag - hint, it's NOT pretty!

I was on my way to the dentist this week realizing I’d not brushed my teeth after my last cup of coffee. I know that I have a pack of...

What's inside my bag - hint, it's NOT pretty!

I was on my way to the dentist this week realizing I’d not brushed my teeth after my last cup of coffee. I know that I have a pack of...

Measuring Backwards

Measuring Backwards

I did it again. Tuesday was my first day with both kids back at school & I was so excited to get started back at work - SO many fun...

Measuring Backwards

I did it again. Tuesday was my first day with both kids back at school & I was so excited to get started back at work - SO many fun...

New year. New studio. Same Mission.

New year. New studio. Same Mission.

  From the day I launched Purse & Clutch back in 2011, the whole reason for even starting a business was to support long-term fair wage employment for women &...

New year. New studio. Same Mission.

  From the day I launched Purse & Clutch back in 2011, the whole reason for even starting a business was to support long-term fair wage employment for women &...