The Women Behind the Fish Bag Sensation: Female Entrepreneurs in the Fashion Industry
In June, a dream was brought to life. Childhood friends Claudia Li Johnson and Gabby Kono-Abdy had just launched VIN, a vintage-inspired handbag brand, and the reaction from the fashion world would change their lives forever.
Claudia Li Johnson (left) and Gabby Kono-Abdy (right)
Image from Instagram featuring the Gold Fishy Ruby
Since its founding, VIN has been featured in some of the fashion industry's most prestigious publications: Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Town & Country, Who What Wear, and Hypebae.
Image from Vogue
The brand currently offers four distinctive bag styles — the Fishy, Sardine, Heirloom, and Betta — alongside six Fishy colorways: gold, silver, ruby, crystal, emerald, and tanzanite.
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In recognition of Women's History Month, the Boston College Fashion Club and Boston College’s chapter of The Women’s Network are honored to celebrate these two inspiring women who are making a remarkable impact on the handbag industry. On Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM, join The Women's Network & us for a conversation with Claudia and Gabby, as they share their entrepreneurial journey: the triumphs, the challenges, and the vision behind VIN.
Photo from Instagram featuring the Gold Fishy Ruby
