DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: NNEKA HURLEY
Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Meet Nneka Hurley. This 28 year old graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and recent student at the Fashion Institute of Technology is already making moves in the fashion industry. Originally from Petersburg, Va, currently residing in New Jersey, she started ‘Nneka Hurley Handbags‘ in 2005. Currently Nneka creates limited numbers of each design, allowing customers to rock one-of-a-kind looks.
Her hand-made clutches and handbags are very popular among celebrities. People from Eve to Keyshia Cole have been seen rocking her original designs.
NNEKA ON HER INSPIRATION & HER HANDBAGS

I get my creative spirit and edge from my mother, we were always making things when I was a child. Funky prints and unique fabrics really inspire me. My handbags and clutches really speak to the trendsetting woman, the fashionista at heart!
Currently, I make everything by hand. Ultimately, I want my bags mass produced and available in boutiques and major department stores across the country.
CELEBS WITH THEIR NNEKA HURLEY HANDBAGS

Celebrities like Eve, Keyshia Cole, Vivica A. Fox, and Bre (America’s Next Top Model) have been seen with her bags and clutches.

Nneka’s handbags and clutches offer the perfect balance between fashion and function.
For more info & to make purchases:








111 Comments
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76.
Erica
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
Congrats, Nneka! I know this woman personally! What an awesome combination - a black woman with divine spirituality, fashion sense, and a huge future ahead of her! She is a great person with a lot to look forward to! Best yet! - She gives God all the praise! Can’t get much better!
GO BUY A HANDBAG!
77.
dctrinigyal
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
HER CLUTCHES ARE OFF THE CHAIN….YOU GIRL GIRL. I MIGHT HAVE TO HIT HER UP BECAUSE I LOVE PURSES. I WONDER IF SHE COME TO DC….
78.
Birago
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
Nice to see us Africans doing the damn thing. Keep up the good work.
79.
dg1234
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
Those bags are hot!
80.
SHA
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
#77 I think she had a launch in DC a couple of weeks back…think she has another one in Philly coming up…Keep up the good work Nneka!!!!
81.
Stay Fly
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
I’m not feeling any of them bags. I wish her much success though. Keep doing your thing ma
82.
*Mz. OH--VA
Thursday, November 8, 2007 /
I currently own a clutch and a handbag, made by Ms.Nneka. I get great compliments on both bags. I can’t wait to see the new line……The fall line is absolutley wonderful. Great job Nneka……It won’t be long before I see The Nneka Hurley line in major department stores!!
83.
essa
Friday, November 9, 2007 /
Those bags are just tacky - bold pattern, too much gold and colorful design tend to not look tasteful — designers assume black Americans and Africans prefer this style - but not everyone does. When I noticed her first name is Nigerian too, I thought cool, then I saw those bags and was let down. Well, to each its own.
84.
realstateofmind
Friday, November 9, 2007 /
if anyone knows how do I order one of these bags please let me know, I am in Richmond VA about 30 miles north of Petersburg VA. I really want to support her.
85.
ANGEL
Friday, November 9, 2007 /
@ 84. At the end of the post I link her email as well as her myspace link. You can contact Nneka via those sources.
86.
Freeda
Friday, November 9, 2007 /
Go Girl! Representing for VCU!!! and VA!! We on the map!
87.
Dee
Friday, November 9, 2007 /
These are so rockin bags and VERY AFFORDABLE. I’m on list for Saran bag…can’t wait for it to arrive. Do your thang sista.
88.
Shelley Jackson
Friday, November 9, 2007 /
THE HANDBAGS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND WHAT AN INSPIRATION. I HAVE A DAUGHTER THAT IS 16 AND PLANS TO OPEN A SHOE AND HANDBAG STORE. ANYONE WILLING TO STOCK OUR UPCOMING STORE WITH YOUR BAGS AND SHOES. HIT US UP AT MASTERSPROFESSOR@YAHOO.COM.
THANKS!
89.
Fly As I want to be
Friday, November 9, 2007 /
These bags are HOT!! Oh and I know Nneka, she’s not Nigerian…she just has an African name!
Do ya thang Nek….dont worry about the HATERS!!!!
90.
jusreadthecomment
Saturday, November 10, 2007 /
she stole my name im like 10 yrs younger but still dam when i make it big wat am i gonna call myself. i mean thats my real name the same spelling and everything. but i love ur stuff keep it up.
91.
SHORTY YOU CAN HATE BUT YA MAN STEADY WATCHIN'
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
FANCY is that you?!
92.
nessa
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
nigeria stand up…………lol
93.
☆Megan☆
Sunday, November 11, 2007 /
Eeehh, she’s a fellow Hamptonian!! Go Pirates!
94.
uju
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 /
nice clutches.keep up the good work, my Nigerian sister .love designing too but am in medical school now so i do it as a hobby when ever i can.
95.
uju
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 /
hi Nneka ,
keep up the good work ,my Nigeria sister.i love to design to but in medical school now so i do it as a hobby whenever i can.lol.
96.
DIDI
Thursday, November 22, 2007 /
GOOD LUCK GIRL!!!!…My Igbo sister!!
97.
ChaCha
Saturday, December 1, 2007 /
Lovely Bags!
98.
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Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
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99.
Jfashionista
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Nneka Hurley, you represent upcoming FRESH, ORIGINAL and aesthetically beautiful and artistic fashion!!! And the fact you rep VA!! My hometown!! Your bags are the bomb and the fabric and detail work are ON POINT!!! and FLY!!! Being a fashion designer as well, you have touched on a market that we need: ORIGINALITY!! Not, the same ‘ole designer patterns: BLAH!! blah, blah. . . I am so proud of you sista!. . . keep networking. Alicia Keys where’s ya bag at girl! from Nneka Hurley!!! All celebs get in line now!!! Support my girl from VA. I love all the fabrics. You put Nigeria on the fashion market!! Of course, you are the bomb yoursel!!. And a hard worker!! I’m proud of you!!! Why not make some belts to match!!! Keep smilin’ and be proud.. one fashionista to another, you are the FUTURE. . . Love it!! Keep up the sassy fly bags gurly girl!!! F.I.T. and Virginia Commonwealth Univ. has a WINNER!! Boutiques get your orders READY!! Contact Nneka Hurley!!! Good luck!!! And keep smilin’ BOLD and always THINK BIG and POSITIVE. . . all sistah!! support Nneka Hurley. . . I need a bag too!!!
100.
KeShaJo
Sunday, December 16, 2007 /
THAT’S MY DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
101.
LuvsIt
Friday, December 21, 2007 /
I luvvv her bags!! I’ve been loooknig for this specific clutch that I saw on a episode Girlfriends and I see one of her bags are close to it. Yay!!
102.
DIDDY
Monday, January 7, 2008 /
WH@T5^ P0PPIN Y0U @LLR3@DY KN0W D@T 5^
103.
chris Brim
Friday, January 11, 2008 /
I like your bag Not
104.
nat
Friday, January 25, 2008 /
I’m not really feelin the bags - not my style. i still support and give one as a gift. but w/ her clientele - she ain’t missin my pennies! I’m SOOOO thrilled for this sista! Keep doin your thing, lady!
105.
DaBomb
Monday, January 28, 2008 /
http://www.myvideo.nl/watch/3194085
We need more votes please click on it nice video!!!
106.
T
Friday, February 1, 2008 /
I really like her bags, they are original and hopefully she will make a line of handbags that are affordable for the everyday woman!
107.
» DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT UPDATE: NNEKA HURLEY HANDBAG LAUNCH PARTY // 'CONCRETELOOP.COM' YOU BETTER ACT LIKE YOU KNOW!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
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108.
TOMEKA
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
LOVE,LOVE YOUR HAND BAGS IF YOU TELL ME WHERE TO GET THEM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA , I WILL YOUR HANDBAGS EVEN MOOOOORE!
109.
arbret jones
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 /
your stuff is fantastic……………..absolutly fantastic.
110.
arbret
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
your bags are so beautiful. please keep doing what you are doing.
111.
Theebaglady
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 /
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcJHTsDUawk
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