Designer, Michelle Vale, is proud to provide women with distinct, quality accessories made in New York City, a place where only a handful of handbag designers are made. With Michelle overseeing each and every detail, every Michelle Vale handbag is sure to exemplify true world-class craftsmanship. What sets Michelle Vale handbags apart from your run-of-the-mill designer is that she gives the shopper the ability to customize each handbag by choosing between removable gold and silver hardware.