October 6, 2009 3-4pm EST - Recent Threads

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RM Maven — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:03:13 GMT

This was a great Live chat! Thanks Rebecca for coming on and being amazing as always! :)

codi@rebeccaminkoff.com

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coachgusttogirl — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:44:46 GMT

Rebecca,

How many girls do we need and could we do gunmetal, gold and silver if we get the interest? and approx. cost?

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Fashion1 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:11:28 GMT

Thanks Rebecca! I'm looking forward to the flash sale :)

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jbatista — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:03:51 GMT

so i just looked on tpf. unfortunately the clasp is too big so it won't go through the ring so that i can double it =/

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pamperz — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:02:48 GMT

Thoughts on bringing back the cheeky pouches esp the Latte one?

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SheanaBelle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:01:47 GMT

Thanks Rebecca!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:01:12 GMT

Thanks everyone for participating! Hope you had as much fun as I did!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:10 GMT

randella99:

Thanks Rebecca - too many fabulous options to choose from!

I am glad that you think so!

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randella99 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:59:34 GMT

Thanks Rebecca - too many fabulous options to choose from!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:58:14 GMT

kiersten:

It's me again. Will you have any stud nikki's on sale tomorrow? I didn't see them listed in the current inventory. :(

I am not sure, there will be some studs, but style you will have to go on the site!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:56:56 GMT

Superaussie:

Thanks for the reply. Will there be more sample sales next year? I went to the one in DC and everyone had a blast.

YES!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:56:20 GMT

randella99:

Hi Rebecca,

Ever since I bought my first Nikki, I've been a devoted fan! I especially love the colors you've recently selected - gorgeous for fall and winter. Do you have any new colors that will be debuting prior to spring?

Plus - I'd love your expert opinion! I'm debating between a Morning After Mini and a Darling. It will be my go-to bag every day so I'm looking for a color and style that is most versitile. What do you suggest?

Thanks!

We have some amazing colors coming in, red, purples, greys, as well as great citrus colors and a turq.

As for your go to bag, I would say get the darling! Its a newbie!

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Superaussie — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:54:40 GMT

Thanks for the reply. Will there be more sample sales next year? I went to the one in DC and everyone had a blast.

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kiersten — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:54:07 GMT

It's me again. Will you have any stud nikki's on sale tomorrow? I didn't see them listed in the current inventory. :(

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randella99 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:52:26 GMT

Hi Rebecca,

Ever since I bought my first Nikki, I've been a devoted fan! I especially love the colors you've recently selected - gorgeous for fall and winter. Do you have any new colors that will be debuting prior to spring?

Plus - I'd love your expert opinion! I'm debating between a Morning After Mini and a Darling. It will be my go-to bag every day so I'm looking for a color and style that is most versitile. What do you suggest?

Thanks!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:50:49 GMT

Superaussie:

I will start saving now for a studded mini Matinee! Can you tell us what colors it will be yet? And whether it will have the delicious suede flaps?

This is not happening for a while, so I would say you have some time! As for colors we don't even know those yet!

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proshoppingdiva — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:50:49 GMT

Hi! I am launching an online personal shopping website that should be up and running over the next couple months, who would I talk to about getting your site to advertise on mine?

Thank you!

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Superaussie — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:48:27 GMT

I will start saving now for a studded mini Matinee! Can you tell us what colors it will be yet? And whether it will have the delicious suede flaps?

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:46:04 GMT

kiersten:

hi,

I'm in love with my nikki but am in desperate need of a new one. Am trying to deicde whether to go with stud nikki (love the style) or knocked up (I carry my nikki in addition to a diaper bag most of the time). I wasn't crazy about knocked up colors. Will you have any new ones coming out?

We have a new style of knocked up coming out, so keep an eye out for them. I would say go for the stud nikki!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:44:52 GMT

bloomdl:

Hi Rebecca - I just wanted to say I love your designs (bags & clothing) and can't wait to see what you come up with next. I hope to add a loveletter satchel to my "minkie pile" in the next 2-3 months. Also would LOVE to see more matinees made, that is a great style, love all the pockets, the size & shape, the little wings/flaps; it's one of my favorite RM styles!

One more comment: I'd love to hear any hints you have on what's selling during tomorrow's flash sale! Will you be adding more merchandise as the day progresses, like the online sample sale a few months ago?

We have in works right now the mini matinee and pics should be floating around soon. We have a studded version in the works that you will love as well! I gave some hints at an earlier question for the flash sale, but just in case you missed it, S--Ds, and Mini Minis!

We are not planning on adding stock as of this time!

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kiersten — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:44:21 GMT

hi,

I'm in love with my nikki but am in desperate need of a new one. Am trying to deicde whether to go with stud nikki (love the style) or knocked up (I carry my nikki in addition to a diaper bag most of the time). I wasn't crazy about knocked up colors. Will you have any new ones coming out?

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:42:39 GMT

vivi1205:

Hi Rebecca!

I'm trying to fly down to PA to meet you @ Three Sirens Boutique this Saturday, but I fear that I may not be able to make it :-( So, I will pose my question here. I am really in love with your new mini Beloved bag! My question to you is, will you be making any more of this bag in any other leathers besides the HAZE? And will we be seeing more of that delicious gunmetal hardware?

Thanks so much!

Vi.

Hey!

We love this bag too, and we have no plans to stop it! We are keeping it around for this nov and december and it has gunmetal harware! You are getting your wish!

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bloomdl — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:41:46 GMT

Hi Rebecca - I just wanted to say I love your designs (bags & clothing) and can't wait to see what you come up with next. I hope to add a loveletter satchel to my "minkie pile" in the next 2-3 months. Also would LOVE to see more matinees made, that is a great style, love all the pockets, the size & shape, the little wings/flaps; it's one of my favorite RM styles!

One more comment: I'd love to hear any hints you have on what's selling during tomorrow's flash sale! Will you be adding more merchandise as the day progresses, like the online sample sale a few months ago?

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:41:34 GMT

nmaldonado:

RebeccaMinkoff:

Hi!

As of now, no plans to come to florida but we do have quite a few events planned for next year so keep on the mailing list and minkette so that you know when I do come there!

We currently offer internships all year round but the minimum requirements are that you have to be a student, 40 hrs per week and can be here for 3 months.

Keep enjoying the bags and def get your hands on the clothing, its selling out!

Oh that sounds awesome!! =)!...

Im currently attending Florida Atlantic University as a Marketing major and would love to see how your marketing department works.

I am going to try and send you guys an email with my resume to see if i can try to get one for next summer =)!..this will be in New York right?

xoxo

Stephanie

Yes! We have a very strong marketing dept, so you would learn alot!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:40:32 GMT

coachgusttogirl:

Hi Rebecca,

HI,

I'm sort of a newbie. I have a purple haze MAB-I love this bag. I just received a night gold crackle mattie-the leather is amazing. My question is (after seeing items on HSN) Are you going to offer-PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE the gunmetal minkette charms. I absolutely need one for my MAB.

If you can help get more girls to want them, then we can make them for x-mas!

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vivi1205 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:40:26 GMT

Hi Rebecca!

I'm trying to fly down to PA to meet you @ Three Sirens Boutique this Saturday, but I fear that I may not be able to make it :-( So, I will pose my question here. I am really in love with your new mini Beloved bag! My question to you is, will you be making any more of this bag in any other leathers besides the HAZE? And will we be seeing more of that delicious gunmetal hardware?

Thanks so much!

Vi.

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:39:47 GMT

Mrsshoegal:

Rebecca your annoucment of stonewash leathers is creating a FRENZY can you give us some insight to the colors as we look forward to the swatches?

Red Brown (NEW COLOR) Color Dk Brown (Dark Brown) Color Linx (tobacco) NEW COLOR

thanks-

Kara

We are giving the colors to Codi soon and you should have them by tomorrow! I am excited stonewash is back!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:38:49 GMT

jbatista:

hey rm i loooooooooooooove your bags

i have 2 ques 1) i own the MAC and unfortunately the strap is too long for me to wear it on my shoulder. is there any way i can have it altered to my desires length?

2) also for what season was the studded devote for? in 2 weeks i plan on purchasing it so i hope it is for now

keep doing what you're doing. we carry your bags at the boutique i work in and everyone loves them =)

1) Have you seen on TPF how to adjust the straps? You can make it shorter by hooking the dogleash thru the d-ring on the bottom and then clasping it to the top. I am sure some of the girls here can help you!

2) The Studded devote is for many seasons, we have it now and also in the future, its in many collections.

Thanks for the kind words!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:37:03 GMT

melissawong:

hi-

does the iguana benajamins pouch say "benjamins" on the back?

what can we look forward to tomorrow at the online flash sale? can you drop some hints for your minkettes?

xo

The iguana one does not as you cant emboss on the skin, only the plain ones say that.

As for the flash sale, it starts with an S and ends with a D.....heheheh, mini minis and more! Check back!

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jbatista — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:33:29 GMT

hey rm i loooooooooooooove your bags

i have 2 ques 1) i own the MAC and unfortunately the strap is too long for me to wear it on my shoulder. is there any way i can have it altered to my desires length?

2) also for what season was the studded devote for? in 2 weeks i plan on purchasing it so i hope it is for now

keep doing what you're doing. we carry your bags at the boutique i work in and everyone loves them =)

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:33:21 GMT

Zoey Bloom:

So sorry to hear that Rebecca, we were still hoping here was a chance you will visit us in December!

Get those request in bc my calendar is filling up! :)

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:32:45 GMT

Quite possibly! We sent some items so lets hope they make it into the show!

Jessica_TFD:

Will we be seeing any of your designs on Jenna Elfman's new sitcom?

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:31:48 GMT

Hot Colors include Red, Royal, Salmon, Yellow and an amazing acid washed leather!

There is a whole new lot of BW coming back for spring, Red and Black and Royal and Brown, Brown and Brown and Brown and Cream!

As for stonewash, I found a lot of it and annouced it on TPF, but going forward, I have found something similar that I am going to bring around to try!

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Zoey Bloom — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:31:38 GMT

So sorry to hear that Rebecca, we were still hoping there was a chance you will visit us in December!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:28:55 GMT

Its going to come in purple and black suede as well as black and brown leather! Its an AMAZING BAG!

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kristen.good — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:25:06 GMT

What are the requirements for your internships and where/how do you apply? Is it only open for Design students, or anyone?

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nmaldonado — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:25:06 GMT

RebeccaMinkoff:

Hi!

As of now, no plans to come to florida but we do have quite a few events planned for next year so keep on the mailing list and minkette so that you know when I do come there!

We currently offer internships all year round but the minimum requirements are that you have to be a student, 40 hrs per week and can be here for 3 months.

Keep enjoying the bags and def get your hands on the clothing, its selling out!

Oh that sounds awesome!! =)!...

Im currently attending Florida Atlantic University as a Marketing major and would love to see how your marketing department works.

I am going to try and send you guys an email with my resume to see if i can try to get one for next summer =)!..this will be in New York right?

xoxo

Stephanie

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melissawong — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:25:06 GMT

hi-

does the iguana benajamins pouch say "benjamins" on the back?

what can we look forward to tomorrow at the online flash sale? can you drop some hints for your minkettes?

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:17:24 GMT

Hi!

As of now, no plans to come to florida but we do have quite a few events planned for next year so keep on the mailing list and minkette so that you know when I do come there!

We currently offer internships all year round but the minimum requirements are that you have to be a student, 40 hrs per week and can be here for 3 months.

Keep enjoying the bags and def get your hands on the clothing, its selling out!

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Jessica_TFD — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:16:52 GMT

Will we be seeing any of your designs on Jenna Elfman's new sitcom?

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:15:26 GMT

Its hard to say what my favorite is as they are all my babies! I am really into the Darling, and the Mini beloved and soon to market the loveletter satchel.

I never carry other brands! :)

We will continue to offer the 3 zip mac in many colors and styles going forward so keep ur eyes out!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:10:19 GMT

I am glad you like! Most of your questions can be found in the about me section of my site! As for discouraged, there are always barriers, but I have learned to push thru them. Life is a game, so I know that in games there will always be barriers but its in how you handle them that makes the difference!. As for PR, its a group effort, its my relationships as well as my pr that works to get our bags to celebrities. But to be honest a lot of them buy them as well! As for the next step, get an internship, nothing is better than learning on the job!

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TXGirlie — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:07:18 GMT

Hi Rebecca,

I love all the different leathers/styles your bags come out in, and have quite a few! A few questions...

-What hot new colors can we look forward to in 2010?

-I love the bags with basketweave trim. Will there be more basketweave bag colors coming out?

-Any chance of MORE stonewash leathers coming out in the future?

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:06:40 GMT

Maybe for x-mas? If we get enough requests its likely we can do anything. I am glad you are enjoying your purple haze! Its take some time to break in, but its one of my favorite colors ever made!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:05:13 GMT

I get my ideas from EVERYWHERE! Shoes, the street, vintage. I just took a design trip to Paris and Milan to see next seasons leather and got sooo much inspiration! I would say my fave for leather is Italy! The leather, the food, and wine its all a treat and when there, I can hardly say that while its work, its also play!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:03:24 GMT

I took pictures and they are on their way to Codi! We will have them for you to see by tomorrow!!!

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SheanaBelle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:58:55 GMT

Hi Mrs. RM!

What can you tell us about the loveletter satchel?? Can it be worn cross body & what colors will it be coming in?? I am freaking obsessed with your bags, btw. :)

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CFouch — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:50:23 GMT

Rebecca:

As a DC native, I was thrilled to see our city embrace a true sample sale in July when you descended upon the District. Flying like hot cakes, your bags flew out of the Hotel Helix; I was able to purchase an MAB yellow basketweave number that's not only diversified my growing collection, but has also taken me well into fall.

Do you know of any more sample sales occuring in the Mid-Atlantic -- the District in particular -- and where else we can look for your designs in-store here in DC?

Congrats on your expanding success!

Cheers,

Charlotte

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nmaldonado — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:50:21 GMT

I absolutely love your bags! I currently have a distressed brown MAC. I know im getting a MAM in black on Nov. 1st for my birthday =)!...

Do you have any future plans of coming to south florida to visit?? I would love to meet you.

Do you offer any internships for juniors in college?

I look forward to buying more of your handbags & even try your clothing line =)

Stephanie.

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Voodoo — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:49:05 GMT

It sounds funny to ask you what your favorite Rebecca Minkoff bag is but....what is your favorite all time Rebecca Minkoff bag?

Also...what other brands of bags do you carry, if any?

Last....the 3-zip MAC has set my pants completely on fire.... the new python has really got my ears pricked up. Is this the only time that material will be available in the 3-zip?

XOXO--

Nickie

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secondtwinborn — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:19:22 GMT

Hi Rebecca,

As a happy owner of many of your beautiful handbags, I had a few questions for you on both your handbags as well as clothing line.

Is your clothing line currently sold in department stores and/or local retail boutiques? Is the cut/sizing of your apparel more geared toward the contemporary young woman with sizing as such, or are you true to size misses fashion?

In my collection, I have three MAC's. Any thoughts of doing a MAC without the chain, but with a leather crossbody strap that is like the handle? Or, the ability to purchase an 'optional' strap as an additional purchase?

Thank you for the opportunity to ask you these questions. If for some reason I get tied up with business calls and can't make the chat, thanks for reponding back. Sharon

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Melanierwhite — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:07:20 GMT

Hi Rebecca!! I love your designs!! I was wondering when you first started, how often did you get discouraged? How long did it take for you to become established and get your designs in stores? Also, did you use a PR company to get your bags in the hands of celebrities? I love designing things but I am just trying to figure out how to take the next step.

Thank you!!

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coachgusttogirl — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:04:37 GMT

Hi Rebecca,

HI,

I'm sort of a newbie. I have a purple haze MAB-I love this bag. I just received a night gold crackle mattie-the leather is amazing. My question is (after seeing items on HSN) Are you going to offer-PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE the gunmetal minkette charms. I absolutely need one for my MAB.

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RMhandbag_luver — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:54:33 GMT

Rebecca where do you get your inspiration for bag designs, embellishments, leathers, and hardware? Where do your travels take you and where has been your favorite place you've traveled to in search of your materials?

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Mrsshoegal — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:23:48 GMT

Rebecca your annoucment of stonewash leathers is creating a FRENZY can you give us some insight to the colors as we look forward to the swatches?

Red Brown (NEW COLOR) Color Dk Brown (Dark Brown) Color Linx (tobacco) NEW COLOR

thanks-

Kara

Question about Flash Sale

Andrea001 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:55:55 GMT

Hello Rebecca,

Just wondering if the flash sale will include new handbags or past season. Thank you!!

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RebeccaMinkoff — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:09:16 GMT

Stud Darling

annaunc — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:40:46 GMT

Hi Rebecca! I was just wondering if the stud design on the Darling for spring might be available on any other styles, like perhaps a MAC or Rocker? I love the design and am looking forward to all the spring bags!

Gunmetal, or Silver Hardware.

Minkyme — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:12:19 GMT

Hi Rebecca, I am one of your biggest fans! I have an amazing collections of your bags, but I have a question for you. Do you plan on doing more bags in black with the silver hardware? or any more colors with the silver or gunmetal hardware. I do have the teal Matinee bag. But would like more with the silver hardware. And one more request do you think you will bring that Awesome Royal and brown basketweave MAB Back??? Pls. think about it. Thanks for your time. One of your biggest fans.. Marjorie Williams