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The most successful fashion brands treat their manufacturers as strategic partners, not transactional vendors. Here is a buyer's guide to building a durable, productive long-term relationship with your handbag supplier.

The tannery source of your leather has a direct and measurable impact on the quality of the finished handbag. VELA explains how South Korean and Indian leather sourcing affects the final product — and why it matters to buyers.

A US boutique brand with no manufacturing experience came to VELA with a vision and twelve weeks to launch. Here is the full story of how we took them from concept to a 200-unit debut collection — on time and on budget.

A European accessories brand with premium retail ambitions partnered with VELA to develop a debut collection for the German and Scandinavian markets. Here is how the project unfolded from first sketch to retail shelf.

VELA's highest metric is not annual output — it is how many clients return season after season. Here is the philosophy behind our manufacturing partnerships and what we believe makes a supplier relationship worth keeping.

Before you reach out to a handbag manufacturer, having the right information ready saves time and gets you better quotes. Here is exactly what to prepare — from style references to MOQ expectations.

Launching your first handbag collection is daunting. VELA's ODM and OEM programs guide new brands through every step — from concept and material selection to sampling, production, and shipping.

Understanding the difference between sample lead time and bulk lead time — and how to build a realistic handbag launch calendar — can save your brand from costly delays. VELA explains every phase.

Mid-range luxury handbags priced between $200 and $600 are the fastest-growing segment in the US and European markets. Here is what is driving the trend — and how B2B buyers can capitalize on it.

Small and emerging handbag brands are winning market share from established luxury houses — and the key is quality manufacturing. Here is how they are doing it and what B2B buyers need to know.

Not sure if a handbag is real leather or PU? This practical guide explains the visual, tactile, and olfactory tests used by buyers and QC professionals to identify materials — and where VELA uses each.

Hardware is the most-handled part of any handbag and the first component to fail if cheaply made. Learn the key hardware types, what differentiates premium from budget, and how VELA sources and tests each component.