Patricia Nash Designs was born from a vision rooted in family, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. The journey began when Patricia Nash, founder and CEO, rediscovered her mother’s handbag—a beautifully preserved leather piece stored for fifty years. Its timeless style and enduring quality inspired Patricia to create bags that would honor tradition and sentiment.

After a successful career in retail and business—including bringing her first company public in the early 1990s, assuming roles as President for global brands, and creating licensed collections—Patricia launched Patricia Nash Designs in 2010 at age 50, determined to create vintage-inspired leather bags of exceptional quality. “I wanted to design bags with incredible value and timeless appeal,” she recalls. Her passion for traditional leather techniques took her to Italy, where she immersed herself in dyeing, tooling, and printing on leather. Collaborating with skilled artisans and tanneries, Patricia developed her signature craftsmanship, ensuring each piece reflects the artistry of centuries-old methods.

Patricia’s collections draw inspiration from her travels and the memories she shares with her family. Working alongside her daughter, Jennifer, she leads a brand built on preserving heritage and celebrating life’s meaningful moments. Every piece features premium full-grain leather and thoughtful details, like her signature burnt edges, blending vintage styling with modern functionality for today’s woman.

Today, Patricia Nash Designs has evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle brand, offering an array of categories such as handbags, wallets, travel and luggage, jewelry, scarves, knit wraps, and a men’s collection called Nash. These collections are available at major retailers across the United States, including Macy’s, Dillard’s, Belk, military exchanges, QVC, and HSN, as well as online at www.patricianashdesigns.com. In 2025, the brand proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking the occasion with exclusive releases and reissues of beloved customer favorites. This milestone year also introduces new additions to the collection, including a highly anticipated footwear line and versatile beach cover-ups, or ruanas.

Patricia Nash Designs also reflects a deep commitment to giving back. In 2020, Patricia partnered with the YWCA of East Tennessee to establish an Emergency Fund for women and children, helping prevent homelessness in her community. The brand also supports philanthropy through initiatives like Beam, empowering customers to donate to meaningful causes.

Today, Patricia Nash Designs celebrates heritage, craftsmanship, and family. Each bag is thoughtfully crafted to become a cherished part of customers’ lives—just as her mother’s handbag remains a lasting symbol of timeless beauty and love.