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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:

www.myspace.com/bagsbynneka or nnekah@gmail.com

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1.

BEAUTY SCHOOL DROP OUT

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Her bags are fire…i would defnitely rock one…very different and unique…i luv it….i hope she makes it big…and it’s nice to see a lot of up and coming black designers doing it up in the industry

2.

BashyBoo

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

YEA ID DEFINETLY SUPPORT HER!!! THIS IS A GOOD LOOK!

3.

blk dds

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Oh those are on point!!!!!!!!!!!

4.

gimme gimme more

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Big ups to Miss Nneka! I love her clutches. Hand-made too? Now that’s talent. Shout out to concrete loop for supporting black designers and innovators.

5.

BEAUTY Q.T.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Cute! I especially like the one with all of the colors and swirls on it.

6.

lola

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

that girl is from nigeria…..go girl

7.

dreamstacy99

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I cant wait to get my manicured hands all over one of those bags! I am so sick of all those other “designers” that make knockoff bags (not mentioning any names). Okay Momma Knowles, Kimora, and whoever makes the babyphat knockoffs “babygirl”. Wow I had a lot of built up anger towards the handbag industry….

8.

YOU TOLD HARPO TO BEAT ME???

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

The bag Eve has is cute. The others are just ok.

9.

WOAH

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

cute.

10.

Tacara

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I am sooooo estatic that this sister is really making moves! I am even more proud that our black celebraties are supporting her and her business! I am even more elated that she is well eduated and is not waiting for things to come to her, but actually going out to get it ! In so many words, Nneka you go girl, you are truly an innovator,and I will surely be looking into getting my hands on one of these fabulous desinger bags…..

11.

Valennea NYC

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Damn, the bags looks good, I like the one Bre is rocking.
I wish there are m ore creatvie people that make nice,a fforsable and unique collections to rock. cause Baby phat sucks and make you just look as ghetto as hell ( at least for most items). House of dereon is not particular, I mean, their jeans, their bags but they have NICE shoes though.
But more creative people. I also like the collection of Alexis (kanye’s girlfriend ) but I do not have nay idea of the prices?!!

12.

kimwill02

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

nice bags, good luck Nneka!

13.

1prettyb

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

OOH OOh OHH!! Me being the fashinista of the dirty south I love handbags and clutches!!! I live in MS and it is rare to see women my age 25-30 carry clutches. This chic knows her fashion and trends. These bags look great and I cannot wait to purchase one for me and my BFF! This is a definite GOOD LOOK!!!!!!!

14.

kia

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

i love her bags! i featured her on my site as well! fabulous!

15.

Ms. Bmore

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

damn…this girl’s stuff is hot life fiyah!! A bag can make or break the outfit..which is why i kind of stopped carrying purses for while because I’ve seen a lot of wack purses in stores. And I hate wearing a designer logo on a purse…i.e. Louis Vuitton, Gucci…I think that shit is so tacky. Nneka has made me want to carry a purse again…this is so fresh and original. A purse should be work of art…not a ogo!!

16.

Ms. Bmore

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

whoops..typo..i meant a purse should be a work of art..NOT A ***LOGO

17.

Babydoll

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Yo, these bags are fire. Handmade and very fab! Check out her myspace and support her!!!! Thanks for shedding light on this talented sister!

VA stand up!

18.

Lori

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Okay I want one of each! Loving the designs, just my style :)

19.

ms. j

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

another woman of color making BIG moves! that’s what i like to see…keep pushin forward, mama!

20.

Ms. Bmore

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

ok..i just went to Nnekka’s myspace…and everything appears to be sold out!! Must be high in demand..

21.

Flochine

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

what an inspiration to me, another igbo girl out there making it, on day my designs will be known

22.

Staci

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Nneka has a great eye for mixing colors and patterns! It’s just a matter of time before a Nneka Hurley original is in every trendsetter’s closet!

23.

CapCityChick

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Another VA representer doing big things!!!! I love it!!!

24.

vinci

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

hot bags! many successful wishes, nek! :)

25.

SHA

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I have known Nneka growing up in the tri-city area in VA, and she has always been a trendsetter..I am so proud of her!!!!!!!!!! She will continue to do big things and stay reppin VA!!!!!

26.

Young Kanye

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I know Ms Hurley personally, and this spotlight is one well deserved because she is a hard working designer who takes time in perfecting each bag to ensure satisfaction! Congradulations on your hard work and achievments Neka, I see a empire in your future, and a shoe-line…..creatively directed by me of course… Louboutin better watch out!

27.

Malaikas Sense of Fashion

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I love her designs! They are unique and so classy! I cant wait to offer them to my clients in my boutique! True talent and a gift! Take care of those hands girl!! Keep us in style!
~Miss Angel of Malaikas Sense of Fashion

28.

Classy Kay

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Those bags are NICE!!! I’m checking out hr myspace right away!! I want one!! I love funky, unusual fabric bags!

29.

Birago

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the bags. They are so unique. Man, this is so creative. I NEED one (or more) in my wardrobe. Keep up the awesome work!

30.

Sha Butters

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I have the Kelis bag and I am very happy with my purchase!!! The bag is made of quality product and it is very well designed and put together!!! I will see you on the 17th chica!!!

31.

Z4U2NV

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I personally own one of the clutches and LOVE it!!! I cant wait to purchase another one!!

32.

Cattt

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I love all kinds of purses and totes and I would definitely buy from her.

33.

zee

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

wow ..her bags are reli nyce nd her name seems to indicate shes nigerian :)

34.

vexxed

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

too gaudy/ not for me.

35.

ENVIED

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

HOT!!!!!!!!!!

36.

charlee

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

those kinda purses really are not ma style…….but if they are cheap (like no more than 25 dollas) then yea i will rock it..other than that…NO!!

but do ur thing gurl!!

37.

charlee

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

how much do they cost?????

38.

whyaskwhy

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Nice to see black women doing big things!

39.

Dlayne

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I just got my Nneka Hurley clutch in the mail last week! (i know you’re jealous…) And I LOVE it! It’s great to see a black woman doing big things!

40.

natural mystique

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Good for Nneka! Though they are a bit flashy for my personal taste, she’ll definitely have a huge following. Her stuff looks very similar to Betsey Johnson’s.

41.

ThinkAboutIt

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Beautiful thing seeing this young sister get on design and Entrepreneur spirit on.
She’s very talented - I will have to check her out.

Good Look CL. Giving the sister some shine and introducing new things to the masses.

42.

KSH

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Good look for you girl! I LOVE those patterns on the bags. I will def cop one if it fits in my budget!

43.

LAY L

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

IT’S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE SPRUCED SOMETHING UP!

44.

Queen Tee

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Gurl make that money i’m all about paper chasing baby!! Do ur thang sista!!!

45.

THE BIG EASY

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

mADE MY ORDER ALREADY………….GOOD XMAS GIFTS FOR THE LADIES IN MY FAMILY…..GLAD I TOOK CARE OF THAT, THEY SHOULD DEFINTLY LOVE THEIR GIFTS THIS YEAR

46.

Jay

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Great pocket books!!! Wish you much success!!

47.

get_me_bodied

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

THIS WOMAN IS GOIN PLACES! SHE IS BRILLIANT AND BEAUTIFUL, COLLEGE GRAD AND ALL. BE INSPIRED, A MIND IS A VERY TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE. SHE MUST HAVE A GOOD MOTHER. I WILL DEFINATELY SUPPORT HER, THOSE BAGS ARE GENIUS! IF U CAN BUY LV, GUICCI, AND WHATEVA OTHER NAME BRAND BAG, THEN U SHOULD SUPPORT ONE OF UR OWN.

48.

Tonya

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

It’s refreshing to see a beautiful young black female doing her thing and reaching a successful status. It especially makes me smile to know that this talented young lady is reppin’ my hometown of VA.

I love her bags because they are UNIQUE and in VA you rarely see variety when it comes to ones personal style. So with that being said, I would definitely like to cop one of her bags just to stand out and have females say, “Wow where did you get that bag?” Lovely indeed.

49.

Such Magnificence

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I LOVE ‘em…pure hotness indeed. Lawd lemme get my hands on one before the prices are outta this world….well lets re-phrase that outta my world lol!

50.

atreyou82

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I’ll pobably cope a bag for my sister…she has all of these 5 ñ 6 hundred dollar bags… All white designer. She could use a hot bag by a sexy blk designer

51.

Reepee

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I love, love these clutches…..its so hard to find funky, originial chic accessories and these are definitely on point. I was on her myspace and some of the clutches actually fold out into larger bags….HOW FREAKIN HOT IS THAT!!!!!

52.

tybu

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Love them. I’ll wear them. They have this unique look similar to Sharif bags on HSN or QVC.

53.

n**ggaz who play too much and da' b*tches dat' luv em.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

gotta cop one, two, or three.they are cute.

54.

Angelita

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I love to see a fellow FIT graduate doing their thing!!!!
Keep up the good work!

55.

Kesh

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

The bags are HOT!! :)

56.

ladyloza

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Well done girl! Keep doin your thang! Can we get them in the uk???

57.

MS THANG

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

YUP ENUVA NIGERIAN DOIN IT BIG YUPYUP!! AINT DEY SOO CREATIVE ND BEAUTIFULL!

58.

Lihara

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

she looks like rihanna but she has brown eyes
her bags look HOT!!

59.

KiKi B.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

her bags are niceee, I like ‘em.

60.

Miss Tres Chic

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Absolutely Fabulous Darling….

61.

ijeoma

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

power to the nigerians! love your hustle, nneka. :D those bags are cute.

62.

Dame it's my B-day lets party

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

The bag that Keyshia has is cute

63.

SAY WHAT:O

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Dayum those are hot, i liked every sinlge one of em. I want one :(
Oh, and her shirt is SupA cute!!

64.

Marques Bradley

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Talent will never go unoticed nor will be denied. I wish u the continued success u deserve!! I AM PROUD OF U

65.

REBEL

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

She is Beautiful I love that picture of her! She needs to bring those clutches to the hood! They’s sell like Hot Cakes LOL

66.

ANB

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

DO YOUR THING NEK MONEY!!!!

67.

kamsoundz

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

wow i really like those hands on the bags–they really compliment the bags–as a matter of fact -i love those hands–good bags nneka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

68.

kamsoundz

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

good muthafukinbaggs

69.

Tiffany

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

yeah, I have two of her handbags already and do believe they are HOT!!!! So make sure you support Nneka buy rockin one of her bags…..Keep doing your thang Neka :)

70.

Tish

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Nneka you did a great job on my Nneka Hurley Handbags. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE them. Your eye for detail is AMAZING!!! Everybody who saw my bags loved them. I can’t wait to purchase my next.

You have a remarkable and talented gift and I wish you the greatest success.

I will always be a VC!!

71.

tiffany

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

I love it and i love that she is representing petersburg,va which is also my hometown!

72.

ISI-yung naija girl-REPPIN NIGERIA ALWAIIZ

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Shes so pretty, luv the handbags, and shes NIGERIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done, Ms Nneka, ure doin well for your country

73.

Ms.Re_Re

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 /

Cute bags! I love a nice handbag,purse-etc.

The clutch with the multi -colored swirl is cute!

74.

audra

Thursday, November 8, 2007 /

her handbags are so hot love them

75.

S.A.Y

Thursday, November 8, 2007 /

Her bags are HOT!!! I have just orderd the Dannielle bag..Woow I just searching for a unique handbag. I cant wait to reserve it and rock it…….

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!

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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.

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arbret

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /

your bags are so beautiful. please keep doing what you are doing.