Katy Perry (shown with our Metallic Oversized Heather Clutch) with Brynn backstage at the House of Blues Chicago - March 2009
Ali is shown with our Windsor Rose Lauren at a charity event on Oct 29, 2010 at California's Legoland.
What's in Jewel's bag? Win jewel's bag - Oscar Mayer Lunchables campaign - July 2011 - Sept 2011 (Boardwalk Lauren bag) - found via People, Redbook, Glamour, Real Simple, USWeekly, InTouch and more
Plus: KT Tunstall, Alison Sudol (A Fine Frenzy), Jennifer Johnson (wife of "A Blind Side" Producer Broderick Johnson) and Whitney Port of "The City".
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February 4th, 2011
What would V-Day be without red? The Cher wristlet in Red Lipstick is made from patent leather....
September issue of Where Magazine featuring Cerato September 2010
It used to be that finding Chicago-designed clothing meant hitting up a rare sample sale. But thanks to Cerato, it's possible....
4th of July: Handbags to Wear at Any Event - June 28, 2011
...After gushing over the fact that the handbag has tons of zippers and pockets, I appreciate the fact that the designers paid great attention to detail when making this bag. With a white fitted dress and some wedges, I'm ready to celebrate Independence Day. Read More >>
Save on Brynn Capella's Summery Bags - May 31, 2011
...we recently spied this classic shoulder bag at Cerato. Come summer, what shopaholic doesn't love a chance to update her purse collection? A solid candidate for your consideration is Chicago purse designer Brynn Capella... More >>
Time Out Chicago - Shopping - May 27, 2011
You don't have to fly to Argentina to find a fabulous leather bag. Instead, consider a designer who's churning out fresh wares in your own city. Stop by Southport's Cerato Boutique and shop Brynn Capella's line of Italian leather...
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Brynn Capella brings Rockstar at Chicago Trunk Shows - November 10, 2010
Looking for something special this holiday season? ...women of all ages can enjoy the edgy yet elegant line of handbags... combining her passions for music and fashion, Brynn successfully creates a palate of originality...
Shop 'Till You're Pink in the Face - October 12, 2010
Retail therapy takes on a whole new meaning Tuesday when you get a chance to revamp your wardrobe while helping a great cause....
That means all the coveted local Chicago designers who don't get nearly enough publicity can be found in one place. Check out jewelry by jules, ruffle-inspired women's clothing by Kate Boggiano, handbags by Brynn Capella, flowery headpieces by Love, Lulu Mae and so much more.
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Affinia Bright Pink Shopping Event - October 12, 2010
The Affinia Chicago hosts top Chicago fashion designers for a shopping event honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Designers event sale has 50% of proceeds to Benefit Bright Pink. Check out some cool pictures from the evening...
Chicago Events and Diversions | Chicago - DailyCandy - October 10, 2010
Enjoy la vie en rose with breast cancer awareness events, a food doc, and breakout bands.
SHOP: Chicago Designers for Bright Pink
What: Eleven local talents sell fall merch, with half of every designer's proceeds going to breast and ovarian cancer support and research.
Why: Your holiday gifts aren't going to buy themselves. Read More >>
Sales Check - Top Sales This Week - October 5, 2010
The Chicago Designers for Bright Pink Shopping Event (bebrightpink.org) includes fall fashions from Anna Hovet (annahovet.com), Brynn Capella (brynncapella.com), C/FAN (cfan-designs.com), jules (shopjules.com), Kate Boggiano (kateboggiano.com), Love, Lulu Mae (lovelulumae.com) and many more...
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Examiner.com - Chicago Fashion Designer, Brynn Capella of Brynn Capella Inc. - September 9, 2010
Affordable luxe. Handbags by Brynn Capella are definite must-haves. Not only are they functional with lots of pockets, they are elegantly styled in classic designs. Because Brynn does not believe in mass production...
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Holiday...Celebrate! Celebrate with these Must-Have Handbags! - October 12, 2010
I know the holidays seem like they are far away, but it won't be long before ads about holiday shopping are everywhere.... One of the things you must have for the holidays, while shopping or otherwise, is a trendy, go-to "it" bag. ...Enter bags by Brynn Capella....
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Violet Revolution shows us "How to convert a Lauren bag"
Fibre 2 Fashion - World of Garment - Textile - Fashion - August 23, 2010
Sometimes the key to looking fashionable is not taking yourself so seriously, and that's exactly what this self-taught entrepreneur does. Think about it...a handbag is a uniquely personal accessory. It would be nearly impossible to please everybody, but Brynn Capella has got it figured out...affordably too. Read More >>
eBags Blog - Bags Made in the USA - July 2, 2010
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News and Views From the Bag Experts. For some shoppers it's not enough to know what materials a handbag is made of. Many want to know where the handbag was made... Read More >>
StyleChicago.com - FashionChicago Review - May 6, 2010
On Thursday, April 29, 2010, StyleChicago.com hosted FashionChicago 2010, an exclusive shopping event featuring Chicago's best fashion designers. The nearly 450 guests in attendance received a night of exclusive, one-of-a-kind shopping...
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Violet Revolution - FashionChicago Review - May 3, 2010
There was a buzz of excitement at StyleChicago's FashionChicago event last week, as people shopped 25 of Chicago's top fashion designers. Brynn Capella's line featured roomy, eye-catching pattern clutches and shoulder bags....
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Time Out Chicago - April 1, 2010
Just as the flowers are starting to bloom, so should your closet. Add some lively color to your wardrobe with designer Brynn Capella's leather purses available in orange, berry, clover green and bright blue...
Save on summer handbag collection at Fixture - March 23, 2010
Gift and accessories boutique Fixture is giving its customers a chance to pre-order...The bags are part of Capella's new California Color Collection for summer, which also includes matching Dylan coin bags, $29, and Cher wristlets, $78... Read More >>
808 Style Studio - Designer Interview - Feb. 11, 2010
In 2010, we will be getting down to business...And that's the business of designers. Our next chat session is with Chicago Designer, Brynn Capella who dishes on her inspirations, Fall 2010 show plans and what she thinks will be hot this year... Read More >>
Chicago's Best of Resort Wear - Jan. 26, 2010
Gray slush may still coat Chicago sidewalks, but inside Chicago's boutiques, hot-hued resort wear is in full bloom and rousing memories of sunshine and flowers...For a bag that will take you from your cubicle to your poolside chaise, visit Brynn Capella...
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Shop Local This Holiday Season - Dec. 3rd, 2009
This holiday season, when shoppers buy local, they will not only find one-of-kind gifts they will support Chicago's very own artists and designers...Jewelry Designer Maureen Fagan of Simple Treasure and Handbag Designer Brynn Capella....
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Chicago Sun-Times - Shopping with Jessica Sedgwick - June 4th, 2009
Sample sale! Shop local jewelry and handbag designers this weekend... Designers will include Brynn Capella Handbags, Chic Gems, etc. and Juliet Jewelry. Sales will run up to 50 percent off!
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A Clutch Accessory - May 18, 2009
A cute clutch is always in style. It adds a fashionable punch to any outfit. But it's not always easy to fit everything you need into this "clutch" accessory...Problem solved with the Oversized Heather Envelope Clutch by Chicago based designer Brynn Capella.
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Beautiful Bags by Brynn Capella - May 18, 2009
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Indie Quarter (UK) - Bags of Style - August 8, 2007
Brynn Capella wants everyone who owns one of her designs to feel special and not just one of the mass-produced crowd. Therefore, all of her bags and accessories are limited edition originals. Once they have sold out she moves on...
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cute collage: handbags by brynn capella - August 3, 2007
Brynn Capella's handbags and clutches bear what she calls "So Cal" style (she's a native of Southern California); I find them, fresh, fun and flirty and really love the colors *and* the patterns....
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HandbagDesigner101.com - May 28, 2007
Enjoy a quick Q & A with designer Brynn Capella...
I pretty much look at clothes and accessories online and talk to designers all day. (There's more to the job than that, but just hear me out.) The big problem....
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Inland Fashion - May 21, 2007
We all love something that is limited in number. You get that special feeling that you have something that is rare and unique. Brynn creates limited edition handbags and accessories that give you that feeling anywhere you take it...
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Chicago Indie Designers Hit the Big Time - April 27, 2007
You might not think to hit the mall when on the hunt for new local designers. That will all change this weekend as Northbrook Court and SeeMore Shopping, present the "Chicago Indie Collection," which will feature looks by 16 emerging fashion designers, all in one unlikely location...
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