Designer Bio
It began in our loft, a warehouse on Warren Street, in 1996. It grew out of an idea my wife and I had to make bags for women that were neither overly precious nor boring basics. We believed that useful items, in this case handbags, could be both utilitarian and stylish. Soon we realized there was a similar need for men’s products. So, as our line of woman’s bags grew, we started buying waxwear fabrics and heavy canvases to make a few bags for friends. Over time we received feedback on the function of the bags, made changes, and developed a line of straightforward shapes. Then it occurred to us –– why not sell bags to hardware stores and get feedback from people who really use utility bags? Our first JACK SPADE bag was sold to a hardware store in 1997. [READ MORE]
