American Made Luxury Purses by Farbod Barsum

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 The more I research about handbags the more I learn. I was especially excited to read about designer Farbod Barsum. Based out of their LA design house, all of his designer handbags are made in the United States including all of the hardware on the bags. His bags are constructed in classical styles with a modern edge and are made of sustainable farmed exotic skins. His parents are both architects so Farbod Barsum was always around design.  After he graduated from UC Berkley with degree in Art History, he then studied fashion design at FIDM.  He furthered his education with a Masters degree in Architecture and an apprenticeship with the late legendary designer, Bijan Palczad at the House of Bijan. In 2010, he founded his own luxury handbags.  This year he is expanding his line to include jewelry and accessories.
Although his designer handbags, jewelry and accessories are way above my budget, as they range from $2,200 to $25,000, it was nice to know that you don't have to by from overseas to get beautiful designer products.  Even better, a portion of each purchase price  is donated towards Autism research in honor of Barsum's autistic sister.  True Made in America and supports great cause also.
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