March 19, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia

Gryson For Target 2008
For those of you that are a fan of Gryson bags, but not their prices, there is a new collection in collaboration with Target that will soon be making it’s debut in select stores. The artist behind the label, Joy Gryson, has teamed up with Target to create a line of handbags that are inspired by her designs and are super affordable with prices ranging from $19.99 to $49.99. Get ready to mark your calendars because Gryson for Target 2008 will only be available in stores from April 6 to June 23 this year.The bags featured in the new line for Target include influences from common traits seen in Gryson’s main collection. These include woven detailing, optional straps, and braided handles. Also, the colors that are mainly used are green, blue, white and black.

Personally, I think that there are two sides to this. First, it is a great idea for those that love Gryson’s designs but can’t afford the price tag, which usually starts around $500 or so. This will allow purse lovers to carry a designer inspired bag that’s not actually inspired, but branched from and less expensive than the original label. And that brings me to the next side.

But what about Gryson owners? How will they feel about this designer lowering the status and cost of their label for Target, which is comparable to Walmart, for example? I have a feeling that perhaps some who own bags by Grsyon might not be particularly thirilled on the partnership with Target. Though these Target based bags are for a limited time only and will not remain in stores as a permanent line.

Time for a new style from designer Gryson. Meet the Baladyne Handbag. Grey brown leather tote has gold hardware and a cute drawstring closure. Suede lining, one open pocket and one zipper pocket inside with leather trim. You’ll love this Gryson leather handbag all year long.

Priced at just under $1,000. Discover at Pink Mascara.

What do you guys think of the new Gryson Baladyne Handbag?

November 22, 2007

Did you Know? Fact on Gryson’s Olivia Handbag
Fun designer handbag fact of the day… who is the Olivia purse named after?

Before starting her own designer bag label, Joy Gryson worked for the industry powerhouses such as Coach, Calvin Klein, and Marc Jacobs, where she held the position of Director of Design for Marc Jacobs designer handbags and accessories.

One of her highly favored, popular handbag line is the Olivia and for those of you who didn’t know, the Olivia handbag is named after the Joy Gryson’s daughter, Olivia.

Speaking of the Gryson Olivia Handbag… Did you know you can get 20% off this bag by using our special promotion code?!

Our friends over at RareChic have a special offer for you! That’s right, you and only you, my dear BagBliss readers. From now until December 5th enjoy 20% off any item in the store. Any item. This super sweet deal is not limited to only designer handbags but you can save 20% off the latest designer shoes, tops, bottoms, accessories and more. This includes sale items!

Which means, that cerise woven Gryson Olivia designer handbag that you have been eying in the sale section just got a lot cheaper. The bag usually retails for $1290, but is currently on sale for $784, but when you add your BagBliss 20% off promotion code the price drops down to only $630-ish! That’s a huge savings. Oh but if you don’t like the sale bag, RareChic has a few other freshly released versions, go check them out, and don’t forget about your promotion code.

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November 13, 2007

Designer Handbags for Under $300
The mission seems so impossible these days to find a quality designer handbag that retails for under $300, but luckily for those of us who don’t have a tree that grows money in our back yard there are a few “affordable” handbag lines that cater to us at an affordable rate. The most popular handbag brands that retail in this entry-level range are Juicy Couture, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and a few others that aren’t as well known but can also be found in this range, such as Acne Jeans handbags and Y-3 purses.

Or you can always stalk ebay or the mark down section for a “luxury” designer purse (Gryson Elissa handbag anyone?).

Here are my top picks…

Juicy Couture Baby Fluffy Designer Handbag
Dressed in patent leather with suede trim, accessorized with polished gold metal hardware. Also features rolled patent handles with link and decorative buckle attachments gathering along the top to add fullness, flapped side pockets with hidden magnetic closure, patent-trimmed suede bands that encircle the sides, golden clasp and signature Juicy ornament. The mouth of this bag is kept closed with the hidden magnetic top closure and buckled band and the interior is lined with the logo fabric and features two interior iridescent leather patch pockets and a leather strap with mirrored heart patch and clasp.

Discover the Juicy Couture Baby Fluffy Designer Handbag
Price: $295

Marc by Marc Jacobs Laminated Logo Swifty Designer Handbag
The handbag is created out of a vinyl-coated logo canvas with scrambled “MARC JACOBS” letters. Also features patent leather trim, aged brass hardware, rolled patent handles, and an engraved brass plaque on the front that reads: “Marc by Marc Jacobs, Standard Supply, Model #, Type: Workwear”. The mouth of the bag is kep closed with a zip top closure that slides open to reveal a striped textile lining and an interior cell phone pocket, patch pocket, and leather-trimmed zip pocket. The base of this bag has metal protective feet to prevent scuffing.

Discover the Marc by Marc Jacobs Laminated Logo Swifty Designer Handbag
Price: $248

Michael Kors Astor Large Designer Purse
Dressed in an eye-catching glossy metallic (gunmetal) grained leather and accessorized with brushed silver metal hardware studs. Also features double flat leather handles that are just the right length to rest on your arm. The top of the bag is kept closed with double zippers. The interior of this bag features a single interior leather-trimmed zip pocket, three patch pockets, cell phone pocket, and a leather strap with key clasp inside.

Discover the Michael Kors Astor Large Designer Purse
Price: $298

Y-3 Runway Canvas Tall Designer Bag
Dressed in simple black woven canvas with fine topstitching, and nylon handles. Features the signature white “Y-3″ logo applique on front, elasticized drawstring cord on each side, and a polished silver metal D-ring. The double zipper top keeps your items in place. The interior of the bag features a nylon and woven canvas lining, a single interior zipped pocket and flat smooth leather bottom (no feet)

side note: Don’t forget about your free gift with purchase! A pink lanyard. Portion of the sale will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Discover the Y-3 Runway Canvas Tall Designer Bag
Price: $230

Acne Jeans Parachute Nylon Designer Purse
Created out of a smooth quilted nylon with fine topstitching and features two sets of rolled nylon handles and an extra rolled nylon shoulder strap. The mouth of the purse is kept closed with a silver snap closure (no zipper). The interior of the bag is lined in nylon with a single interior zipped pocket with logo-embossed nameplate and pull tab.

side note: Don’t forget about your free gift with purchase! Acne Paper with any Acne Jeans purchase.

Discover the Acne Jeans Parachute Nylon Designer Purse
Price: $299

November 2, 2007

Designer Gryson Purse Sale: Skye, Jasper, Tate, Olivia & Josey Handbags!
Looks like online designer handbag super boutique eluxury is cleaning out the old to get ready for the new. But really these designer handbags are not “that old�?, most of them are from Gryson’s Fall 2007 handbag collection and are still retailing for full price on many other sites, including Gryson(dotcom). Right now over at elux you can find a handful of designer Gryson handbags priced to sell. I’m not kidding, average is about $300 off retail. These bags are not going to be around for much longer, there going for a steal of a deal, so don’t miss out.

FYI about the designer: Joy Gryson has worked for the industry powerhouses such as Coach, Calvin Klein, and Marc Jacobs, where she held the position of Director of Design for Marc Jacobs designer handbags and accessories.

So who’s waiting for a new home on the fresh virtual shelves of eluxury? Here’s the Gryson crew…

Designer Handbag Sale: Gryson Skye Woven Purse
This bag may look small at first glance, but don’t let that fool you. This woven handbag is well-loved for it’s spacious design, multi convenient pockets and wonderfully comfortable arm & shoulder straps.

This cute little petite purse is designed with an intricately woven pebble-grained leather and trimmed with corresponding metallic smooth leather. Also features aged gold metal hardware, a leather band that encircles the bag and cinches sides with snap closures, double wrapped leather detailed rolled handles for carrying in hand (4.75″ drop) double flat leather shoulder straps for carrying over the shoulder (drop adjusts from 8.75″ to 14″), an easy access super convenient zipped front pocket, and finished off with the dangling aged gold metal and leather logo tag with “Skye” etching. The mouth of the bag is kept shut with a double zipper top closure that slides open to reveal the suede lining with interior leather-trimmed zip pocket and patch pocket. Measurements: 13″x 8″x 5″. Right now this Skye handbag is only available in this midnight blue color.

Discover the Gryson Skye Woven Purse
Price: $995 $699

Designer Handbag Sale: Gryson Jasper Woven Purse
Lovin’ the Skye purse but looking for one a little bit bigger, discover the Jasper. Very similar except for a few features such as the length and double front pockets. It’s almost like two Skye’s next to each other, or merged into one handbag.

Like the Skye, the Jasper is well dressed in an intricately woven pebble-grained leather suit, trimmed with matching metallic smooth leather and accessorized with aged gold metal hardware. The Japser handbag also features the signature double flat leather shoulder straps (drop adjusts from 6.25″ to 12″) and the two rolled handles for carrying on your arm (5.5″ drop). This bag also features not one, but two front zipper protected easy access compartments, ideal for the little things you don’t want to loose in your bags tummy, like your keys and cell. The Jasper purse also comes with a dangling aged gold metal and leather logo tag with its name “Jasper” engraved. Measurements: 21″x 7″x 8″. The bags top is sealed with double zippers. Right now this Jasper handbag is only available in this chocolate brown color. Hello, perfect for autumn!

Discover the Gryson Jasper Woven Purse
Price: $1,345 $945

Designer Handbag Sale: Gryson Tate Pocket Purse
Newly released and just discounted today (we work fast here at Bag Bliss), it’s the long north-south styled tote. This is a great everyday purse that’s spacious and stylish enough for any of your daily missions.

The tall Tate tote comes dressed in shiny grained leather with contrast smooth leather trim, polished gold metal hardware and double front zipper protected front pockets. Like most bags before it, this one also features the two flat leather shoulder straps for shoulder-wear (drop adjusts from 8.5″ to 12″) and the braided leather handles for arm-wear (5.25″ drop). This bag also comes branded with the signature dangling gold metal and leather logo tag with the identifying name “Tate” engraved. Measurements: 11.5″x 10″x 3.5″. Right now this Tate tote is only available in this light brown mushroom color.

Discover the Gryson Tate Pocket Tote
Price: $875 $615

Designer Handbag Sale: Gryson Olivia Pocket Purse
Another popular Gryson style is the Olivia. For those of you who didn’t know, the Olivia handbag is named after the Gryson’s daughter, Olivia.

The classic Gryson Olivia bag is made of supple and soft Italian calfskin grained leather with suede lining. Each bag is adorned with a tarnished brass ID tag on a leather tie with the bag’s name engraved – this bag is the “Olivia�?. The Olivia also features the two flat leather shoulder straps (drop adjusts from 8″ to 13.25″) and the draided leather handles (6″ drop). The bags top is kept securely closed with the double zip top closure which then slides open to reveal to the light beige colored suede interior with a leather-trimmed zip pocket and patch pocket. Measurements: 18″x 9″x 8″. Right now this purse is available in the color grey (pictured on the left) or the color greenish riverstone color (right)

Discover the Gryson Olivia Pocket Purse
Price: $895 $629

Designer Handbag Sale: Gryson Josey Saddle Purse
Completely different in style and design then the other handbags pictured above, it’s the super sleek and stylish Josey saddle purse.

The body of the Josey is dressed in glossy leather, trimmed with matching leather, and accessorized with antique silver metal. The top of the bag features a saddle-like top flap in a waterfall style with buckled band closure. And yes this purse even features the Gryson signature strap feature – a double-layered leather handle (11″ drop) and a flat leather shoulder strap (drop adjusts from 20″ to 23″). The handbag also comes with the signature dangling antiqued silver metal and leather logo tag with “Josey” engraved. The interior is lined with suede with an interior leather-trimmed zip pocket and patch pocket. The bottom of the bag comes with protective metal feet, for those of us who would never use a purse-hanger. Measurements: 16″x 10.75″x 6″. Right now this purse is available in the black.

Discover the Gryson Josey Saddle Purse
Price: $950 $665

September 10, 2007

Purse Deal: Gryson Olivia Mini Duffle Bag
Joy Gryson, ex head designer of accessories for Marc Jacobs, is the designer of this fabulous oversized day bag, the Olivia Purse from the Pocket Group.

The body of this mini duffle is made of white Italian cowhide leather, features braided handle straps, adjustable longer shoulder straps, solid brass hardware in a new silver finish, signature ID tag, and an interior lined in suede.

The Gryson Olivia in all white with contrasting luggage brown trim is currently at Neiman Marcus where it retails for $895. However, if you don’t care for the brown trim and are in the mood to save a couple bucks (maybe for another bag, hehe) wander on over to RareChic (.com). Resting on the clearance shelves of this newly discovered trendy boutique is the all white Olivia version. Best part? It’s on sale for 50% off right now. Better stop in quick though, something tells me this purse is going to be gone within days.

Gryson Olivia Mini Duffle Bag
Price: $890 $422

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Date Added: October 3, 2006

Gryson | Olivia | View!
Former director of handbags for Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs, Joy Gryson, has moved on to create her own luxury handbag line. The classic Gryson Olivia bag is made of highly supple and soft Italian calfskin leather and suede lining. Each bag is adorned with a tarnished brass ID tag on a leather tie with the bag’s name engraved. The Olivia has a front flap zip pocket and main pouch zip pocket with suede lining. The short double braided handles and single buckled long shoulder strap make this Gryson bag stand out in a crowd. Measurements of this bag are 12″ height x 17″ width x 9″ depth. Retail price of this Gryson Olivia is $855

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