Dutchy handbags are a recent discovery for me—I think several of their bags are really cute and I have to admit, the “Dutchy” name sparked my curiosity, so I decided to investigate. According to the handbag company’s web site, Audree Halasz (founder of Dutchy) has been designing and sewing her own handbags since 2001; after receiving lots of positive feedback, she officially began her own company in 2004. The name “Dutchy” comes from her father’s childhood nickname when the term “in dutch” referred to mischief.

The purses, which are all made from 100% genuine Italian leather, range in price from around $174 to $253 and come in several different sizes and styles. The bag featured above is the Nana Doc Medium ($253) and is available in off-white or a shimmery teal. I also really like the Nana Day bag ($174) that has a bit of a retro feel to it; the Nana Hobo ($205) is also a great choice—I love it in the Aloe Pearl color! Many of the company’s purses are featured on CoutureCandy, but be sure to check out the company’s own web site for a few extras!

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