AINE BABY IN RED AND BLACK LEATHER €189

After working as a fashion and accessories designer for several years in London, Italy and China, This Irish designer’s passion for handbags and love of her native land took Ana Faye back home to start designing and making her own collection.

SUZY BAG IN DUSTY PINK LEATHER €249

This collection of stylish but durable - must have, handbags are made in Ana’s workshop in Strandhill in the Sligo. In autumn 2008 the Limerick College of Art and Design and Central St Martins graduate launched her first range of exclusive handmade leather bags under the name ANA FAYE. The label enjoyed instant recognition, winning the Best Product at Showcase Ireland 2009, along with Best Product in the Fashion, Knitwear and Accessories category.

SUZY BABY IN PURPPLE AND PINK LEATHER €169

Ana says “I wanted to set up an Irish designer accessories label for a long time that was strictly made in limited numbers, so I could guarantee my customers that they would not see everyone with the same bag. This is very important to me, that I am giving my customers the right to express their own individuality through limited edition designer pieces and bespoke orders.” To see Ana’s extensive and IRISH made designer handbags go to her website www.anafaye.com