Ana M. Ortega

Ana Mari Ortega began her design career by chance during her undergraduate studies at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. A Miami native, Ana could not bear the winter months and took classes in metalsmithing and jewelry design as a way to stay indoors. Her love for the craft of making jewelry evolved and after graduating from George Washington with a degree in International Affairs, she enrolled at Miami International University of Art & Design to continue her studies in fashion accessories. It was here that she developed her passion for the art of designing and creating handbags. The handbag collection she created for graduation was well received and she decided to launch the brand in the summer of 2012. Ana Mari Ortega handbags are hand crafted with the finest leathers and exotic skins, such as python, ostrich, and caiman crocodile that are personally selected by our design team. Each bag is designed with both beauty and functionality in mind. We believe that handbags should represent the qualities our customer - a woman who is chic, timeless, and bold.