Handbags? Here on the Beverage Solutions website?
When Beverage Solutions co-founder Leslie Haas Clanton discovered that a local business colleague, Poesis founder Denton Kump was about to have a BIG SALE with great deals on her fabrics, Leslie's once insatiable "desire to acquire" took control and she was over to Denton's Carytown boutique faster than you could imagine. After tagging "SOLD!" on many rolls of fabrics prior to the event, a deal was eventually struck for all that and more. Many of the handbags and accessories included original fabrics left over from production and Leslie's intent was two-fold: 1) to offer Boberry wine glass holders made with those fabrics matching the handbags (and/or shoes) and 2) to use "designer handbags" in SEO to attract more visitors to the Boberry website which in turn would increase visibility for our core products.
THAT'S why they are being offered at great prices ... it's as simple as that! We're passing along our savings to you, so take advantage now!
About the Designer
Years ago, Denton Kump was a successful, comfortable research scientist, with her Ph.D. in immunotoxicology. As if stepping from a Superman phone booth, but without the tacky cape, she emerged as an entrepreneur -- designer, manufacturer and wholesaler of unique, edgy handbags. She started her business from her dining room, sewing her creations on her grandmother's antiquated Singer. As her fledgling wholesale business grew, she soon found she was doing the jobs of 5 people, designing & sewing the handbags, building a website, designing her brochures, and selling her products. Despite a lack of retail or business experience, the self-confident woman realized that "just because you don't know how to do something doesn't mean you can't. You can learn to do anything." Which is just what she did.
The primary ingredient of the company's success formula is its founder. As her choice of a business name indicates -- "Poesis" is a Greek word meaning "creation" -- Denton Kump combines left-brain and right-brain strengths. Although Denton Kump's background as a medical researcher seems like inadequate preparation for the fashion design industry, it's actually been a boon to her creative endeavor. She believes that a "background in science taught me how to analyze a problem and find a creative solution for it" and to appreciate the value of surrounding herself with people who had expertise in areas she lacked. In the important decisions she's made for Poesis, she's researched thoroughly and made decisions based on the facts -- as she learned to do while earning her doctorate. Having a solid career and having earned a Ph.D. also gave Denton an extra boost of self-assurance in starting a new business venture: "It gave me the confidence to know that I could do anything I set out to do. And it taught me never to take NO for an answer."
In June 2004, Denton Kump opened her flagship Poesis boutique in the Carytown district of Richmond, Virginia.
And now, years after turning in her lab coat, Denton's success is evidenced by the following awards and accolades:
Poesis was recently chosen by UPS for its national small business ad campaign, which appeared in Newsweek, People Magazine, and Entrepreneur;
Poesis was awarded the "Muse Award" by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, given to companies that offer the greatest creative contribution to the community;
Denton was a finalist for the National Association of Women Business Owner's (NAWBO) Rising Star Award for 2 consecutive years;
Denton was chosen as Style Weekly Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, given to successful young professionals who give back to the community;
The Poesis boutique was photographed and featured in Southern Living and National Geographic Traveler;
Poesis products are carried by numerous Hollywood celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, Hilary Swank, Charlize Theron, Hilary Duff, & Jennifer Love Hewitt;
Poesis "Mini" handbags were chosen for The Oscar's gift baskets for 2 consecutive years;
The Poesis "Girl's Best Friend" diaper bag/laptop bag won a "Best Product of 2004"design award from iParenting.com (Geena Davis came in the store & purchased this bag while in Richmond);
Poesis products have appeared on hit TV shows such as Friends, Lizzie McGuire, and 10 Years Younger;
Poesis products have been featured in numerous national publications, including the Washington Post, Jane, WWD, InStyle, and Lucky
Poesis handbags and accessories have been sold in the Poesis flagship boutique in Richmond, Virginia, as well as at over 200 upscale boutiques across the country, internationally, and online.
Thanks to a collaboration and huge buyout, now they are available here at Beverage Solutions at a tremendous savings.
And coming soon ... some with limited edition matching wine glass holders from the same fabrics.
When we have time. Call for availability!
