Vera Bradley Coupon Code: THE DUFFEL STORIES: NYC

Each Vera Bradley pattern has a story behind its colorful stitching. Whether it was created in support of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer like Art Poppies, or designed with the 1970s in mind (Painted Feathers).  The iconic Large Duffel took a trip to the big apple and came back with a whole new set of stories to tell. Each duffel design is inspired by a symbol of New York City and exclusive to our Soho store. Read the inspiration behind the designs from the artists themselves.

CHRYSLER BUILDING LARGE DUFFEL

“While living in New York City, I was very inspired by all the shapes and details in the architecture throughout the city. I loved walking around the city and just thinking about all the different ways I could interpret the interesting patterns on the buildings into beautiful pieces. The Art Deco movement has always been one of my favorites and the Chrysler Building is the epitome of the movement with its intricate pattern that is at the top of the building. I thought the iconic Vera Bradley duffel was the perfect platform to abstract this idea on in fun metallic leather!”

TAXICAB LARGE DUFFEL

“When thinking about New York City and all of the icons that could represent it, the taxicab was one of the first ones that came to mind. Taxicabs have been a part of the NYC landscape for over a century, adding a wink of color to the sometimes grey and monochromatic city with their bright yellow hue. From the black and white check pattern to the vibrant yellow exterior, the iconic symbol has changed over the years but its essential characteristics have remained the same. The duffel incorporates all of these elements of taxicabs throughout the years and hints at my favorite version of the icon, the 1950’s taxi, with its chrome detailing.”

BIG APPLE LARGE DUFFEL AND
HUDSON RIVER BLUE LARGE DUFFEL

“I lived in New York for a few years and one of most distinct memories I have is watching the city go by through a cab window, late at night. It was always a quiet space in the course of the evening, just watching the colors go by through the glass, and it was a peaceful way to end the night. The print I created is an abstraction of this feeling, this sensation of neon lights rushing by, at once loud and quiet.”

RUNWAY MODEL LARGE DUFFEL

“This print is a nod to the peacocking of New York Fashion Week street style, the women who look impeccable no matter the temperature or circumstances. Even those who are not attending the shows or involved in the fashion industry find themselves paying a bit more attention to their details, on the off chance the camera lens swings their way.”

GOLD SKYLINE LARGE DUFFEL
AND SILVER SKYLINE LARGE DUFFEL

“This duffel was inspired by my last work trip to New York City. I flew into New York in the evening and saw the city as more of a silhouette against the night sky. It was a calmer way of looking at the always-busy city.”