Vera Bradley Luggage

The rags to riches story of Vera Bradley is an American dream. Two longtime friends – Patricia Miller and Barbara Bradley – were waiting for the flight in the airport in Atlanta, while they were on vacation in 1982. They noticed the lack of feminine-looking travel bags and decided to contribute their inspirations to their own line of fashionable women's luggage.

Vera Bradley Company, that bears the name of Barbara's mother, was founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the same year that these two dynamic women got home from that very vacation. Their smart and creative designs for purses and luggage immediately gained applause from women who were looking for uniquely feminine travel accessories.

Today, Vera Bradley has gone on to expand to a national gift company with beautiful accessories, stationery, home decorations, and of course women handbags and luggage. Vera Bradley travel products come in a wide range of styles for work, casual, or even for a weekend on the town.

The Vera Bradley Luggage collection has three categories - Classic Cotton, Microfiber and Rolling Luggage. The most popular choices are consistently Classic Cotton totes. Cotton totes are colorful 100-percent cotton quilted bags. Each is roomy enough to hold the essentials for a short trip. Perhaps nothing is more feminine than carrying a quilted bag. It reminds us of the women of days gone by.

Other top-sellers from Vera Bradley include:

Vera Bradley Versatility Personified Duffel – This duffel can be used for daily workout or for overnight stays. It's available in fifteen soft colors and abstract patterns, so it will take you quite a bit time to make a purchase. Every piece is just too cute to say no to, so you may end up buying more than one. For an 18-inch duffel, it costs around $65 online. Larger 22-inched duffels cost around $76 online.

Vera Bradley Microfiber Traveler – This big (19-inch) semi-casual handbag has gold accents and slip pocket. It's ideal for a night on the town, and can add femininity to a power suit. The Microfiber feels smooth and soft like dense ultra-short fur. The Traveler costs $116 online.

Vera Bradley Signature Rolling Luggage – Includes Uprights, Garments, Duffels, Totes and medium size Suitcases. The Uprights have quilted covers and come in black, blue and red shades. Keep in mind that Vera Bradley Rolling Luggage is only available through licensed Ricardo Beverly Hill retailers.