About

 

In 2005 while attending The Art Institute of Charlotte, I decided to start my own handbag label.  It sounded somewhat far-fetched to many, but I was determined to make my vision come to light any way I could.  I spent many nights awake working and watching the sun come up making my dream become a reality.  I entered the work force after graduation but never removed my love for fashion and entrepreneurship from the forefront of my thoughts and goals.





In less than two months from now my label Cristina Bijou bags will be carried in select Belk department stores nationwide.  It’s been a long road and things definitely weren’t always easy.  I’d like to share my experiences over the years in hopes that it may help someone who is where I was years ago, not sleeping at night because I was constantly thinking of a way to make my dreams come true in the cut throat world of fashion.