Maria Turgeon Handbags Company History

You'd know a Maria Turgeon handbag in an instant. That's becasue of its sexy, timeless appeal- a look cultivated from Maria's eclectic experience.

The fluidity of her designs can be traced to her background in modern dance. "I'm always conscious of grace, ease, and movement," she says. "And that affects the way a bag looks and functions."

In 1996, Maria launched a line of eponymous handbags. She wanted to fill a niche for someone like herself- a woman with a certain sophistication and voluptuous sense of style.

The result is a collection of simple, signature shapes- everything from a slim shoulder bag to duffels, totes, weekenders and dopp kits. Maria's accesories encompass a woman's lifestyle- right down to her daily agenda.

Maria searches the U.S. and Italy for the most innovative fabrics, luxurious PVC, nylon, soft leather, and exotic skins. Her own smart hardware sets everything off. There are also some surprises- weekend bags done up in sexy metallic python, toiletry sets in the sweetest French toile or in clasic black and white zebra.