Monthly Archives: June 2011

Mocha Rouge

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Trend Reporter Liz takes us, color by color, through Fall 2011. The line work in this print was deeply inspired by the hand-drawn style of graphics and illustrations proving to be so prevalent this season. We love incorporating trends from … Continue reading →

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Plum Petals

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Trend Reporter Liz walks us, color by color, through Fall 2011. Who doesn’t love a simple spread of florals reminiscent of a pattern from the past? We extracted inspiration from 1940s dress patterns, enlarged them and added a tinge of … Continue reading →

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Happy Snails

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Trend Reporter Liz takes us color by color through Fall 2011. Are you ready for something really fabulous? Seriously, are you ready? Because the Fall 2011 line is a knockout and I am not just saying that because I work … Continue reading →

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Sneak peek at Fall 2011!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

We’re just 10 days away from the official launch of the Fall 2011 collection, July 7! To hold you over, watch this …     Or download these …    

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The places in the pages

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

We traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, for our Fall 2011 catalog photo shoot, before wrapping up at some scenic hotspots in our hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since we can only fit so many images in the pages of our mailings, … Continue reading →

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Vera goes bridal

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

We always love when you ladies share your bridal pictures with us, like these creative shots incorporating one of our most popular accessories. Kyle and Brenna Long were married in Grand Haven, Michigan, on June 11. The ceremony was held … Continue reading →

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Howdy, (west coast) partners!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Vera Bradley has so many amazing and unique retail partners that the opportunity to show them some love just doesn’t seem to arise often enough. So, on this first official day of summer, we would like to send a shout … Continue reading →

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Shannon carries …

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Retail Marketing Manager and mother of three Shannon Blue, is a hard person to pin down. Whether she’s jetsetting off for an in-store event, organizing and managing a street team to generate excitement about Vera Bradley, scouting out possible locations … Continue reading →

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The Co-founders’ quarters

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

We are often asked, “What do Pat and Barb’s offices look like?” With their keen business sense and seamless design taste, respectfully, visions of how their workspaces might appear abound, and we totally get it. So, with their permission, we … Continue reading →

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New arrivals

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

We have a fresh crop of amazing interns for the summer. Welcome to Vera Bradley, ladies and gentlemen! For more, follow the adventures of Human Resources intern, Stephanie, on her blog, Behind the Seams.

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