Not so often when I go to market appointments the designers are there to chat it up with said blogger or editor. But Helen Barr was full with words about the essence of her handbag line, barr + barr. After twenty years working the fashion publishing, she started her brand in 2000. It was very evident talking to Helen that she cared the most about was the craftsmanship of her luxury bags and maintaining a classic quality that will make her bags last for a long time. Most of barr + barr customers are career women that want bags that are fashionable but well-made and wont disintegrate after three months. I love a great bag as the next woman, but as a consumer it's smart to buy a bag that can stand the test of time without constantly going out in the market spending more money for an item that's not up to par. At the end of the day quality trumps quantity.