February 8th, 2018
As consumers, we seldom ponder all the steps that go into making a product. When we pick up one of our favorite items from the store, we…
October 6th, 2016
A couple of weeks ago on Maker’s Row Live we interviewed a great friend of Maker’s Row, Lauren Cecchi, who is the founder and designer at Lauren Cecchi Handbags. Lauren began her line…
February 23rd, 2016
Lauren Cecchi is designer and founder of Lauren Cecchi New York, a handbag and accessory line to remind women that everyday deserves some…
October 30th, 2015
Lauren Cecchi began her adventure as a designer and entrepreneur at a young age. Cecchi’s namesake brand, Lauren Cecchi New York, launched in 2014 to remind women that every day deserves a…
August 15th, 2015
Architectural lines make a lasting statement on the landscape, but we can’t exactly cart around the Guggenheim when we want our outfits to have the same impact. Enter: The Common Knowledge, a line…
September 27th, 2013
Located in Long Island City, Portchester USA is a manufacturer of handbags and leather accessories. Last week I made my way from Brooklyn to their manufacturing facility and Kulwant, the owner of…
August 12th, 2013
We had a great time visiting Michelle Vale’s handbag factory! The NYC factory was clean, organized and had a great vibe. Everyone who worked there was a pleasure to meet, and nothing is…