Charles David handbags had a simple start.
From California, the now well-known handbag designer started in the States in 1987 as a wholesale importer that specialized in European shoes. But oh what a difference a few successful years made. After building a reputation as a distributor, Charles David dove into designing its own shoes and Charles David handbags.
In just a few years, Charles David set up its own design teams, as well as factories in Spain and Italy.
This has allowed them to continue to deliver the finest from Europe to the hungry hands of American women, but they have the ability now to infuse their bags with their immense creativity.
Charles David is also renown for picking up on trends as they begin, and being able to deliver on them to their clientele in their own unique way.
As with many designers, a lot of Charles David success can also be linked to the designer’s connection with Hollywood. The designer opened their first retail store right on Melrose Avenue in 1988. And the discerning Los Angeles shoppers ate up the bags and shoes and spread the word.
Hollywood stars such as Debra Messing, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, Jennifer Garner have been known to carry Charles David. And the bags have been featured in fashion mags such Vogue, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Lucky, and In Style.
The result is more than 16 years of success, 25 of its own retail shops, and more than 1,000 retail stores in which Charles David handbags and shoes are proudly displayed.
Of course, it takes more than a few celebrities carrying around your bags to make a designer successful. We cannot undervalue the style, the comfort, and the quality which can be found in every Charles David bag.
Even today, all Charles David lines are manufactured in Spain and Italy, as well as in factories Asia. And the bags are also still designed by the crack in-house designer team.
But no matter how many factories they have, how many retail stores open up with their brand in the front window, Charles David handbags will still pack the same quality - and all your stuff, too.
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