Patricia Nash Handbag Brand

Born from a passion to infuse Old World craftsmanship into a bag for the 21st Century modern woman-on-the-go, Patricia Nash offers 100% authentic handcrafted Italian leather handbags at an accessible price and unparalleled quality. Fascinated by genuine handcrafted Italian leather for over 20 years, designer Patricia Nash journeyed from country to country visiting vintage European clothing and accessory shops and realized there was a white space in the American market for handcrafted, European vintage-inspired, leather goods for the modern woman today. This became the inspiration behind the brand and thus, Patricia Nash handbags were born.

Patricia Nash specializes in bags with handmade details (design, hand-crafted stitching, and special finishes such as burned edges) made with rich, vegetable-tanned leather. The deep embossed grape leaf is the signature emblem of Patricia Nash and is a signature feature on most styles. The brand also features bags with exclusive, floral prints on leather, which evolves each season with styles in suede, tooled leather, oil rubbed leather, over-dyed leather and many more. Each handbag has its own story that portrays a time and place from Nash's European travels exploring old inns, villages, markets and the countryside.

Originally from Houston, TX, Nash has always been in touch with travel and adventure throughout her life; from airplane rides with her father, a pilot, to exploring Europe with her husband, she has traveled the globe for over decades. Nash, is also a business-savvy woman, founded and served as CEO of Innovo Inc., where she combined her considerable design talents with her marketing and business smarts to produce collections for a wide range of international clients, Disney and Warner Bros, as well as for major domestic and foreign retailers like Banana Republic, Express, American Eagle and more. She then created Marc Ecko Enterprises Accessories LLC., and served as the company's president. After leaving Marc Ecko Enterprises, Nash launched Patricia Nash Designs and debuted her namesake collection at trade shows in May 2010 and was quickly picked up by top department stores (Nordstrom, Dillard's, etc.) for the fall season.

Patricia Nash has several collections within the brand; with the most notable and best-selling being the Heritage Collection. Each bag is made of vegetable-tanned leather and displays a burned edge finish with a heavy hand-crafted stitch, and is adorned with hand-crafted signature hardware. Patricia Nash's best selling classic shapes, the Barcellona, Venezia and Benvenuto styles are multi-functional and great for the everyday task. The Tooled Collection is inspired by Nash's mother's prized, tooled handbag she had for over 65 years and is created for the fashion forward trendsetter gal. The collection draws from various methods of hand-tooling leather perfected by old-world craftsmen over many centuries. The deep tooling and embossing is reminiscent of old world leather engraving but updated with a modern twist. The Oil Rub Collection is inspired by an oil-tanning process, preserved for hundreds of years, that creates a soft, pliable finish to natural, cleaned leather skins. Over time, the skins wear naturally, revealing lighter or darker tones. Patricia Nash also offers a Suede Artisan Collection, available in Light Grey, Honey Camel or Brown, that is perfect to add to a summer or fall outfit for a bohemian aesthetic. Patricia Nash additionally offers small leather goods including wallets, coin purses and clutches. 

Patricia Nash Designs is based in Knoxville, TN, with its showroom in NYC, and sold in major retail department stores nationwide including Dillard's, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Von Maur, to name a few, with prices ranging between $98 and $298; www.patricianashdesigns.com.

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CarryMeThrough from Patricia Nash

Patricia Nash LAUNCHED their #CarryMeThrough Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. The #CarryMeThrough campaign is inspired by the bond among grandmothers, mothers, and daughters, and Patricia Nash, who also shares that special bond with her mother and daughter, wants to show the world how powerful it can be.

Designer Patricia Nash will ask mothers and daughters to submit their inspirational breast cancer story of how their bond helped support and overcome that challenging time in their life. Each submission entered has a chance to win a weeklong trip for two to Italy!

“When I visit stores I often notice two or even three generations of women shopping together. I love seeing how my creations appeal to women of all ages. It reminds me of when I found my mother’s prized handbag in her closet five years ago, which actually inspired me to launch this brand. It is a truly special feeling that I want to celebrate during this month,” says Patricia.

 The #CarryMeThrough campaign began Wednesday, October 1, 2014, and run until the end of the month. All submissions will be made on a special landing page on the Patricia Nash website http://www.patricianashdesigns.com/bca, where participants will be asked to submit a photo with a caption and storyline for a chance to win. There will also be an opportunity to nominate a mother/daughter team who has been inspirational to watch during their fight with breast cancer. The campaign will be posted on the Patricia Nash website where readers will be able to view all submissions. Winner will be chosen by Patricia and Jennifer, and will be announced on The Patricia Nash website November 1^st.

Vanessa Hudgens Carries Patricia Nash Knapsack Again

Vanessa Hudgens was photographed carrying Patricia Nash again in Los Angeles over the weekend. The actress looked summer chic in all white with her Patricia Nash Aberdeen Knapsack ($199, www.patricianashdesigns.com).

Vanessa was also spotted recently on her Italian getaway with the same Patricia Nash backpack!  You may want to check the Vanessa Hudgens with knapsack on vacation photos from our blog post the other day.

Vanessa Hudgens Knapsack Selection for Italian Getaway

Vanessa Hudgens was photographed with her Patricia Nash Aberdeen Knapsack ($199) yesterday while arriving at LAX! Vanessa also took in the sights and posed with fans on her Italian getaway with the same Patricia Nash bag (www.patricianashdesigns.com). 

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Haylie Duff and Jessica Szhor with Avellino Crossbody

Haylie Duff was spotted carrying a Patricia Nash crossbody bag earlier this week in Los Angeles, California.  The Real Girl's Kitchen host certainly looked happy as she arrived to dinner carrying her Patricia Nash Avellino Crossbody ($169; www.patricianashdesigns.com).

Haylie Duff is an actress and producer, known for Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Material Girls (2006) and The Real Girl's Kitchen (2014). 

Did you know that Jessica Szhor was also spotted with the trendy Patricia Nash Avellino Crossbody recently?  Well, it is true.  Proof below.

Cheryl Burke with Du Monde, Parker Smith and Patricia Nash Style

Cheryl Burke was photographed wearing a Du Monde Faux Fur jacket, Parker Smith jeans and a Patricia Nash bag yesterday! 

The Hollywood Game Night star cut a stylish figure as she made her way through Beverly Hills. 

Here is another look at the jeans worn by a fashion model.

(sorry, picture a bit blurry) 

Below is another look at the handbag from Patricia Nash.

Du Monde Faux Fur Jacket (Price Available Upon Request, www.dumondetrading.com)

Parker Smith Felicity Flare in Into The Blue ($210, www.parkersmith.com)

Patricia Nash  Toledo Crossbody ($199, www.patricianashdesigns.com)

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The pants give her a sassy 70's fashion look.  Don't you agree?

Win Your Favorite Patricia Nash Backpack

Hurry up! Here’s your chance to win the ultimate backpack. Sign up for luxury Italian handbag designer, Patricia Nash’s free monthly contest, there’s still time. Every month Patricia Nash will give away one essential handbag that melds classic Old World vintage craftsmanship with modern details. 

To enter, simply sign up online for monthly newsletters at http://eepurl.com/AfO75. These monthly bulletins are a great way for fashionistas to keep up with the latest trends, sales, and popular styles. One winner will be chosen at random at the end of each month to receive a coveted style- let it be YOU!

This month's bag is the Vasto Backpack Oil Rub in Brown. Featuring the designer’s signature hardware, heavy hand crafted stitching, and burnt edge finish, this sophisticated bag goes effortlessly from daytime coffee to weekend traveling.

WHAT: Patricia Nash Handbag Giveaway

WHEN: Starts July 1st, 2013

WHERE: Sign up to win at http://eepurl.com/AfO75;

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Patricia Nash Handbags

I took this photo earlier this month while shopping the mall.

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Celebrity Fashion April 2015

Lily Collins was photographed wearing STRÖM Brand this weekend in Los Angeles! The jet-setter arrived at LAX in style in her Tio Thundra skinnies ($225, www.strombrand.com).

Carly Rae Jepsen shared a photo on Instagram carrying a Patricia Nash bag over the weekend in Japan! The pop singer accessorized her look with her Rosemailing Firenze Saddle bag while on her press tour ($229; www.patricianashdesigns.com).  

Carly Rae Jepsen was photographed wearing Cynthia Rowley and Carlo Pazolini shoes in Toyko on April 11, 2015.  The singer made a chic arrival in her Cynthia Rowley Long Sleeve Silk Rib Cuff Tee ($139; www.cynthiarowley.com) that she paired with Carlo Pazolini's Grey Suede and Leather Pumps (Price Available Upon Request; www.carlopazolini.com). 

Elle Fanning was photographed wearing STRÖM Brand jeans and carrying a Patricia Nash bag over the weekend in Los Angeles! The starlet accessorized the Kille Selvedge Slouch in Ray ($352; www.strombrand.com) with her Patricia Nash Carrara Drawstring Boho Fringe Brown bag for a laid back look ($249, www.patricianashdesigns.com). 

Nikki Reed was photographed wearing STRÖM Brand at the People Stylewatch & REVOLVE Fashion and Festival Event during Coachella on Saturday afternoon in Palm Springs! The trendsetter paired her Kort Raven shorts with a boho blouse for a chic festival look ($158, www.strombrand.com).

Katy Tiz  was spotted wearing Suki + Solaine on her Instagram on April 9, 2015. The chart topping singer wore her black Watercolor Art Tunic while at rehearsals in Los Angeles for upcoming radio shows ($98; www.sukiandsolaine.com).  

Photo courtesy of https://instagram.com/katytiz 

Kelli Berglund was spotted carrying Cynthia Rowley on her instagram yesterday! The Disney Channel actress accessorized her Coachella ready look with the Dylan Satchel Handbag in Rose (price available upon request; www.cynthiarowley.com).  

Photo courtesy of https://instagram.com/kelliberglund/.

Francesca Eastwood was photographed wearing Cynthia Rowley at The Longest Ride premiere on April 6th, 2015 in Los Angeles. The actress stunned in her Cynthia Rowley Satin Leaf Applique Full Skirt in Gold (price available upon request; www.cynthiarowley.com) and accessorized her red carpet look with her Brevity Signature Necklace ($195; www.brevityjewelry.com) and KITSCH Silver Henna Hand Chain ($34; www.mykitsch.com).  

Reese Witherspoon was photographed wearing Fidelity Denim on April 6th, 2015 in Los Angeles.  The blonde beauty paired the Ryder jacket in Exile Destruct with her floral sundress for a flirty Spring look ($198, www.fidelitydenim.com).

Lily Collins was photographed wearing STRÖM Brand earlier this month in Los Angeles!  This is the third time that we know of the starlet has enjoyed the warm LA weather in her Kort Star shorts ($164, www.strombrand.com).

Willow Shields was photographed wearing pheel approximately two weeks ago in LA. The Hunger Games actress looked great in her black Getaway Compression pants as she arrived for Dancing With the Stars rehearsals ($94; www.pheel.com)! 

Willow Shields was also photographed carrying LANY again. The actress made her way to Dancing With The Stars practice with the Let's Twist Again Backpack in Black ($60; www.lanystyle.com).  

Kym Johnson was photographed wearing Pheel on April 2nd in Los Angeles. The Australian dancer looked fresh faced and relaxed in her blue Vortex Tank ($40; www.pheel.com) leaving a rehearsal for Dancing With the Stars! 

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Elle Fanning Crossbody Vintage Fringe

Elle Fanning was photographed with a Patricia Nash handbag  on her way lunch yesterday in Los Angeles. This is the second time the actress has been spotted carrying her Patricia Nash Granada Crossbody in Vintage White Leather with Fringe ($148; www.patricianashdesigns.com). 

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Alli Simpson Looking Casual Chic in LA

Alli Simpson was photographed wearing a See U Soon coat and Signorelli tank yesterday in Los Angeles! The singer/actress accessorized her stylish fall look with a Patricia Nash Bronte Bucket handbag. 

Below you can see more images of the items Alli was wearing.

See U Soon Orange Long Coat

Signorelli Positive Tank ($38)

Patricia Nash Bronte Bucket Handbag ($199) 

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Valentines Day 2015 Fashion Sale at Patricia Nash

Patricia Nash is hosting a sale on their website, www.patricianashdesigns.com, starting NOW and ends next Tuesday, February 10^th, where they’ll be taking an additional 25% off full-price items and 15% off sale items!

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Bella Thorne on the Fringe

Why is Bella kissing him?  I thought she loved me...

Bella Thorne was spotted carrying Patricia Nash on her Instagram today! The actress flaunted her Granada Crossbody as she spent a day out with her boyfriend ($149, www.patricianashdesigns.com).  

Here is a closer look at the fringe handbag.

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Italian Folklore Avellino Crossbody Bag

Jessica Szhor was photographed carrying Patricia Nash in New York yesterday! The actress flaunted her Italian Folklore Avellino Crossbody as she made her way out of her hotel ($169, www.patricianashdesigns.com and available on www.macys.com)!

Beach Bound Essentials 2014

Is it just us or is everyone on vacation right now? If they aren’t already, nearly every friend, coworker, and family member seems to have a trip booked somewhere beachy in the very near future. All we can say is…we want in. Now’s the time to unplug—preferably on a far-flung island where temperatures are a consistent 85 degrees. A few wardrobe updates are in order, of course, including a super-luxe wrap blanket from Slater Zorn, a of-the-moment reflective sunnies from Peepers, a breezy summer cover up from Julie Brown that pairs nicely with a butterfly-printed swimsuit from LimoLand, THE beach read for this summer Savvy Girl: A Guide to Wine and a large, colorful tote from Patricia Nash to carry everything else you’ll need for the beach. Consider this your new and MUCH-improved packing list!

You may also want to check out our recent article about swimwear making a splash for the 2014 summer season.

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Oversized Clutch Trend Fall 2014

Oversize versions of clutches were all over the Fall 2014 runway. For the girl who needs a little extra room to carry more than just her lipstick and keys, clutches from Kooba, Patricia Nash, LANY, Alphabet Bags and MOFÉ.

Nina Dobrev Stylish During Coachella weekend

Nina Dobrev was spotted carrying a Patricia Nash Granada Crossbody Fringe in Patent White ($148, www.dillards.com) at the Soho Desert House during Coachella weekend! Looking desert chic, The Vampire Diaries star also accessorized her look with ban.do's Twist Scarf in Black with Gold Studs ($20, www.shopbando.com) and a Doloris Petunia Original Swarovski Crystal Friendship Bracelet ($35, www.dolorispetunia.com). 

Guess who else has been spotted wearing the friendship bracelet?  Yes, Whitney Port was wearing one this weekend while visiting the Coachella GUESS Hotel.

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