About Radley Bags
Radley is a London-based company that produces handbags, wallets and other accessories for women. The small Scottie dog-shaped tag makes Radley bags easy to recognize. Does this Spark an idea?
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Lowell Harder
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Lowell Harder founded the company in 1998. She started off selling her own designs from a Camden Market stall in London and over time built up the business. In 2010 Radley had 17 retail outlets and a turnover of £22.7 million (around $36 million), according to the GrowthBusiness website.
Materials and Colors
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Virtually all Radley bags are made using leather. Harder prefers using bright colors in her designs. "Women's handbags were dull and boring," she said in a "Daily Telegraph" interview. "I wanted to introduce a bit of fun."
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Bags
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As of October 2010, Radley produces 175 different bags, including work bags, shoulder bags, satchels, totes and baby bags, accompany to the company website. Prices range from £39 (around $62) for a small wristlet to £300 ($470) for the Grosvenor tote bag.
Features
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Radley bags aim to be practical and comfortable as well as stylish. The designs include features like adjustable straps, zip pockets and a slim shape, according to the company website.
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