Vera Bradley Bags

Vera Bradley handbags, shoulder bags, satchels, duffles, and totes are known for their quilted cotton, riotous colors, and patterns that range from paisleys to florals. Founded in 1982 by Patricia R. Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, the Fort Wayne, Indiana, company, takes its name from Baekgaard’s mother, who was a model in the 1930s for Elizabeth Arden. While the company’s duffle-shaped shoulder bags are its signature, in recent years its squared-off Hipster bags and practical Backpack styles have struck a nerve. Some fans go for the latest colors and designs (new ones are released each spring and fall), while others search for retired Vera Bradley patterns. Examples of classic retired Vera Bradley designs include Ivory Floral Blue and Spring Violet (1980s), Tavern on the Green and Dellft (1990s), and Hens-n-Holly and Pink Elephants (2000s).