Holland Cox is a company founded on the idea that high fashion does not have to be mass produced, ridiculously priced, or covered in logos. We think fashion should be about being yourself while looking fabulous, not looking like everybody else. We also think that everyone should be able to afford nice things and that wearable, handcrafted art is the ultimate luxury. Every item is always completely handcrafted and designed by Valerie Williams. Each handbag is a product of the designer's imagination, her hands, and her sewing machine. We strive to provide our customers with beautiful products that are well made, reasonably priced, and incredibly stylish. We also strive to support other independent businesses that share our ideals and emphasize handcrafting. Please visit our colleagues on the links page!
about Valerie
After several months of rushing home after work every day to sit at my sewing machine or in front of my sketch pad and dream up things to make all evening, it occurred to me that my quarter-life crisis might be over. I really just want to sew all day long. One day I threw together scraps from two skirts I had just made and an old pair of pants I had recently converted to shorts. What I got was the very first Holland Cox handbag, although I didn't know it at the time...since then I've been working hard to make my dream of having my own business a reality, and here we are. Visit my blog to read about behind the scenes at Holland Cox, and other things I spend my time on.
about the handbags
The very first Holland Cox handbag was designed to be small on the outside and large on the inside. We hate to see stylish ladies lugging around huge ugly bags, but we know it's hard to locate a handbag that's small and cute but can handle more than a set of keys and a lipstick. Hence all Holland Cox items are designed to be stylish and ladylike, but with roomy interiors to carry the daily essentials. You won't believe what can fit into your Holland Cox bag!
As a designer, Valerie favors curves to straight lines and unique silhouettes to the old standbys. These preferences make her designs stand out from the common styles you'll find at your local department store and those you see on everybody else's shoulder. Our customers don't want what everybody else has! We buy new and vintage fabrics in small quantities, to ensure our customers always have something special that they won't run into on the street. There will never be more than three of any handbag. Each is handmade from beginning to end at the time of your order. New fabrics and color combinations are always on their way. Take a look at the collection to see what's available right now, then sign up for the mailing list to hear about new fabrics and styles before everyone else!