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Affordable Luxury. That’s the simple philosophy behind the Melie Bianco line. Founded in 2003 by Melissa and William, a husband and wife team, this wildly successful family-owned accessories company has always kept one thing in mind: bringing runway-inspired handbags to the everyday woman. I design bags to reflect the season;s trends, but within a budget of women like my sisters, says Melissa who lives in Los Angeles, where her Melie Bianco line is headquartered. Women especially working women want high-end handbags but at an affordable price. When she was a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Melissa became a master at pulling together chic ensembles on a shoestring budget. One thing she learned: a great accessory could carry nearly any outfit. It was the A-ha! moment that would later become her company mantra. The small label began by garnering fans at local boutiques in LA. Word-of-mouth (and purse) grew to find devotees going crazy over stylish designs, top-notch construction and (the best part) prices that were a fraction of other handbags on the market. For handbag lovers shying away from animal-based products, Melie Bianco's high-quality faux-leather materials were the perfect answer. Today, Melie Bianco commands a large share of the market for vegan, budget-friendly fashion handbags. Melie Bianco's designs have been spotted in major fashion magazines like Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, Lucky, Instyle, Oprah, Cosmo Girl, Seventeen, Self, People, and Life Style among others.

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