About
Me

My journey into handbag design has been a long and winding path, beginning with an education in Economics and Business Administration at AIU in Atlanta, Georgia, and a career launch at UNHQ in New York. This foundation was enriched by studies in Fashion Design in Florence, Italy, four years in Costume Design, and extensive experience in the fashion industry.

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Essentially self-taught in handbag design and manufacture, I often wonder how one becomes a master through self-directed learning. For me, it’s a blend of inherited skills—like those of my Ukrainian grandmother, an engineer of aircraft engines who designed with pen and ruler, and the profound love and dedication my Georgian grandmother showed in nurturing all living creatures on her farm. Their unwavering commitment to every detail and deep appreciation for life instilled in me a love for beauty and a desire to channel it into the world.

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After winning an International Handbag Designer Award in New York in 2014, my hobby of making bags transformed into a fulfilling vocation. As both a designer and an artisan, I create each handbag by hand, mastering traditional leather artisanship to express unique features as if they were characters in a play or film. Each bag tells its own story, reflecting my passion for innovation and artistry, infused with character and individuality.

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