Welcome to the new Patricia Nash Designs Concept Store. Come by and see us when you are in Knoxville, or get a glimpse of the new store on YouTube. 

Every region has its holiday traditions—all of them fun to explore. Friends who grew up in New York City love to share their fond memories of the holiday window tours, remembering the times their families bundled up and walked together for blocks to see the dazzling store w...Continue Reading...

Holiday shopping can be hectic, especially if you have a large list and a crowded schedule. What’s your shopping style? Are you an adventurous shopper who likes to mingle with the crowds? Or a pajama-wearing Internet shopper? Do you have a shopping “system” that...Continue Reading...

Great food is a hallmark of our family get-togethers—I treasure the memories of the organized chaos of those great Thanksgiving meals in the modest home where I grew up. Both my parents came from large families, so we always opened up the garage for extra seating for 30 to ...Continue Reading...

When I saw the old hatbox in a vintage travel shop in Milan, I just knew we had to recreate the same great aged effect on our handbags. It’s a multi-step process that makes each bag a one-of-a-kind treasure.

Lots of customers who bought bags from the ...Continue Reading...

Keep in mind that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sadly, each of us knows someone whose life has been touched by this terrible disease. At Patricia Nash Designs we are so pleased to be able to support the effort to find a cure, and you can be part of it, too. Just check...Continue Reading...

Here at Patricia Nash Designs we're so excited to help some very fashionable celebrities support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF). During the month of October, we are auctioning 18 beautiful Barcellona saddle bags, each one signed by a celebrity and filled with h...Continue Reading...

You are going to love these boots—and how great they feel. When I got the first pair, I put them on with jeans and wore them all day. After four hours, they felt like boots I’ve loved and worn for 15 years. Part of the reason they're so comfortable is where they are m...Continue Reading...

The Cavo bag is a personal favorite of mine, inspired by a handbag I found in my mother’s closet, a bag she had lovingly cared for over the years. It was a much-loved and appreciated gift from her father-in-law to welcome her into the family when she married my dad. She lov...Continue Reading...

I hope you’re enjoying shopping on our new website. Building it was quite an experience! It’s been fun, educational, inspirational—and exhausting! So many details to consider, so many things to manage and choose and decide on, from photo shoots to spreadsheets.<...Continue Reading...

People always ask where I got the idea for the floret of grape leaves, the secondary logo on some our handbags and boots. In fact, some customers have called to be sure their bags are authentic Patricia Nash products because they didn’t see the leaves etched into the leathe...Continue Reading...

Working with craftsmen in the small factories of Italy, I’ve learned to love the way of life that includes an afternoon break. We’d walk to a café or bakery down the street and bring back pastries and other sweet treats to have with our espresso. I just loved t...Continue Reading...

Thanks for visiting us here at Patricianashdesigns.com. We're so excited to launch our new website today and show you all the colors, shapes and styles just waiting for you. We'll be launching the full e-commerce feature next week so you can buy your Patricia Nash handbags—...Continue Reading...

Our early Summer photo shoot took place over three days at several locations. One location not only worked beautifully in pictures but also evoked a passion for heritage and history. The place is Williamswood, a whimsical, former Girl Scout lodge turned into a castle, situated on...Continue Reading...

In inspiring Italy, it's easy to see grand design everywhere, from cathedrals to courtyard fountains. But design is important in every aspect of life, from historic buildings to, well, handbags and boots.

We've all bought beautiful things—furniture, ...Continue Reading...

We love things that last: buildings, books, beautiful things, and relationships with loved ones. I have so many great memories of looking through vintage shops, admiring old-world finishes and fine craftsmanship and thinking of new ways to use those techniques to make modern heir...Continue Reading...

The world is full of inspiring sites, sounds and aromas, from high art to humble food. You never know when you’ll get a great idea from a curious source. These abalone shells were more than an entrée—they were the inspiration for a new leather finish...Continue Reading...

My dear friend Alfie, who lives in Hong Kong, has two lovely daughters. I first met her younger daughter, Haynes, when she was only three years old, sweet, shy and adorable. Today, Haynes has found the artist within. She’s never had a lesson, but she creates beautiful image...Continue Reading...

Like the durable leather on Patricia Nash bags, marble is a symbol of lasting beauty and natural elegance. Last May, several weeks of preparation and scouting came together on three intensive days of on-location shooting. We spent one of those days at Candoro Marble in Vestal, Te...Continue Reading...

You can see inspiring color—and colorful sights—along the streets of Italy most any time of the year. Here, the rich terra-cotta walls and vivid paintings propped along the storefront grab the attention of passersby. The mix of old and new, rough and smooth, dark...Continue Reading...

I'm often asked where I find inspiration for my bag designs. The answer is quite simple: everywhere, any time and from anyone! On a recent trip to Italy I met this stranger and couldn't help admiring the casual elegance of her look, attitude, choice of bag and accessories t...Continue Reading...