So you have always dreamed of owning a Judith Leiber bag, realizing that there is nothing much more glamorous than a crystal encrusted miniadiere. However, the four digit figures for these bags have been typically reserved for the red carpet and gala going set…until now. Mary Gleason, president of Judith Leiber, tells Fashion Etc., “We found that there was a tremendous amount of J.L. product being sold in secondary markets like eBay and Gilt Groupe, in price points of $200-$800 and surely, we could develop something for that customer.”  That they did, and the line is called Judith Leiber’s Overture and launches this Fall at their own boutiques and stores such as Bergdorf’s and Neiman Marcus, offering choices to that customer.  It can also be found at stores such as Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom where the high-end line is not available.  The opportunity for them to reach a wider audience is enormous.  After all, isn’t that what all of these designers are up for these days…..reaching out to the younger set and aspirational customers at prices they can afford? Read the rest of this entry »