Finalist Selected for the Independent Handbag Designer Awards

YAY! So LA CHICA CHIC was selected as one of the Finalist for the Independent Handbag Designer Awards! We are absolutely excited because we are so proud of Cristiane and her accomplishments. Here is what it said in the article..

"Most Socially Responsible Handbag - The finalist's bags meet certain ethical and moral standards in regards to production, employment and philanthropy and have impacted the local culture of the country of manufacturing. This award will be presented by Kendall Farrell, Executive Director of the Bottomless Closet. 

- Christiane Valdez, La Chica Chic, Made in Brazil
- Nyasha Manyonda, Afrobag, Made in Zimbabwe
- Qy: Caroline Swarbrick and Marie De Ryck, Hatti Trading, Made in Nepal
- Jamila Hubbard, Mad Imports, Made in Madagascar
- Bridget Reid, PFYH, Made in Canada via Peru"

SO CONGRATS!! To read the complete article and see the other winners, please go to this link  http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914714.htm