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A creative entrepreneur from an early age, Bell often made her own clothes in high school. She used her fashion sense and determination to create socks and tights featuring her signature K.Bell charm and appeal.

Bell, who was looking for a side business while working as a secretary, began by embellishing plain white socks with rhinestones and buttons as well as dyeing hosiery in fun fashion colors. She started gifting and selling her designs to friends and family, and soon expanded her collection into boutiques around the Los Angeles area.

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For the Korean handbag brand Rosa K., a commitment to combining Korean craftsmanship with the latest fashion trends has helped bring the collection to a loyal following. A favorite of fashion enthusiasts and celebrities alike, Rosa K. was founded in 2012 by Rosa Kim, who set out to create high-quality handbags for contemporary women with sophisticated tastes.

Kim, who is no longer with the brand, was succeeded by design director Bona Hwang, a graduate of Korea’s EWHA University where she received a degree in sculpture before going on to stints with Jill Stuart, Mine, and Time. The collection, which has distribution in the US, Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and Dubai, is known for its strong commitment to traditional craftsmanship and innovative design. Emphasizing vibrant color-play and flexibility, many bags in the line up sport convertible straps that can be lengthened or shortened, or even easily shifted from shoulder bag to backpack. Best selling styles include a tote bag, mini tote, and shopper-style bag.

Sattache

A lifestyle accessories brand that focuses on innovative living through function, sophistication, and environmentally-conscious products, Sattache wants to replace every bag in your closet--with a better bag.

Designed to be worn as a backpack, crossbody, sling, or hand-held tote, the Sattaché Classic is designed to be packable, foldable, or rollable and is just the right size for carrying all the extras: from a change of shoes to a water bottle to a cell phone and wallet. The brainchild of founder Irina Titova-Kashan, Sattaché bags are eco-friendly and anti-microbial. The idea came to mind when Titova-Kashan was traveling around the world. “I realized there was a common thread for women. Living in a city means having to change your shoes for various reasons, from inclement weather to trying to fit in a gym session,” she said. “Most don’t have a functional and fashionable way to carry their shoes while navigating subways and city streets.”