IGNES Handbags Announces Elite Service for the Discerning Handbag Connoisseur

April 22, 2008 - PRLog -- IGNES is a stunning range of accessories from Uruguay, founded by sister and brother, Maria and Ignacio. Fusing together the cosmopolitan styling of Europe with unique quality-led South American leathers, and a socially responsible edge, brings to life this covetable label.

New in 2008, IGNES announces the launch of their bespoke and very personalized collection, IGNES Elite.

Elite allows each person -from the professional lady to the fashionista- to browse the collection online (www.ignesbags.com) and create their own style. The selection ranges from hard-to-find leathers to the just for me suede lining and a touch of Italian hardware, all in three week’s time in a lavish package, without the high price tag ($220-$475). The thoughtful touches such as the customer’s name engraved inside, has already won fans in New York and London throughout their soft launch.  

The IGNES hides & skins include unique-in-the-market South American ostrich, delightful to touch sheepskin, exclusive hair-on-calfskin and hard-wearing cowhide, particularly enhanced with use, each handpicked by Maria and Ignacio with attention to detail, quality and individuality.

Highlights of the collection count the “Tango Max” clutch, the new “Francis” - ideal for the working woman who likes to carry her laptop in style- and the very cool zebra and patent “Cecilia”. A strong point of Ignes includes the delectable variety of clutches such as the “Veronica Max” in purple patent leather and the new “Millie Max”, which can be both a cross-over design and a trendy ultra-soft oversize clutch when the straps are removed.  Each handbag comes with a
handbag hanger as a gift to the customer, one of the aspects that make IGNES handbags practical.

The feel-good factor
IGNES was selected winner of the Most Socially Responsible brand at the Handbag Designer Awards in New York in 2007, for their strong commitment with the craftsmen and women who work at the IGNES production facility. IGNES provides its production workers with a flexible work schedule; good salary and other benefits; an environment where they have great input into strategic production issues; and in general a place where they feel appreciated and can find long-term advancement opportunities.

Externally, IGNES supports a children’s charity in Uruguay that houses kids up to 8 years old who suffer abandonment, mistreatment or illnesses; the company’s support includes donations, for example through a Christmas appeal (one toy per each handbag sold); and visits in order to play with the children and provide them with attention and affection.

About Uruguay
The Uruguayan countryside, true gaucho territory, is blessed with large green pastures where cattle graze naturally in the open all year round. Nestled between Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay is also known for kilometers of pristine beaches and the lifestyle of the stylish coastal resort, Punta del Este. A recent survey placed Uruguay in 9th place among the world’s greenest countries.

Media Inquiries
For look books, sample requests or digital images, please contact Amalia Parthenakis, (201) 320.2508, Amalia@modakalopr.com.

For more information about Ignes Bags, please visit www.ignesbags.com

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Recent winner of the Most Socially Responsible Handbag category at the Handbag Designer Awards , IGNES is committed to high ethical standards of production and fair trade partnerships with the craftsmen and women who create each design. IGNES endeavors to give their customers a personalized service, which goes hand in hand with the dedicated and individual way each handbag is created.