Mary Frances
Paula Fridkin Designs
For nearly 18 years, Mary Frances has advanced accessory design by blending
elegance with whimsy to create a unique style that is unmistakably her own.
Each year Mary Frances designs five dynamic collections that blend her love of
color and texture, offering legions of loyal fans an eclectic array of pieces for
their wardrobes. Mary Frances Handbags are anywhere from artsy to trendy.

The unique and bold look of Mary Frances Accessories has inspired many to
collect these radiant pieces, many collectors own over 30 bags. With each and
every Mary Frances treasure individually hand crafted by skilled artisans who
pay close attention to detail and quality, it’s no surprise that her designs are
regularly seen on the arms of celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Jessica
Simpson, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow, Shania
Twain, and Kate Hudson, to name a few.

Mary Frances calls the San Francisco Bay Area home and has been designing
handbags there since 1990. Her career as a creative entrepreneur developed in
her living room in the late 1980s when she began designing costume jewelry
and handbags as a hobby. Almost immediately, Mary Frances discovered a
natural creative instinct for handbag and accessory design, and within months
the collection took on a life of its own. Since those days, Mary Frances has
received numerous accolades including the honor of Accessory Designer of the
Year for the prestigious 2004 Dallas Fashion Awards.

Today, Mary Frances Accessories is an ever-changing brand clutched together
by one commonality: each and every design is inspired by her unique
personality. With a passion for enjoying life, welcoming every day with a smile, a
fun-loving sense of humor and immense style, Mary Frances aims to share this
philosophy with others through her designs and through the excellent customer
service that she inspires her employees to provide. Between successfully
running a business, managing a family and traveling the world in search of
inspiration for her designs, the Mary Frances collection remains a must-have
accessory for even the most discerning fashion-phile.