Fashion Friday: Whatever happened to World According to Jess?

Yes, more bags.  I remember this label being huge about 5-7 years ago, though I can't recall where I first heard of it.  Back then, there were a few pieces in her line I thought were adorable, fun and playful, but a bit too much to pay for vinyl.  Curious, I checked back to see if she had anything new going on.

I was surprised to see that there were pretty much no new items added in the last few years, and every item is on sale.  When I saw the prices though, I was shocked.  $30 for what used to be a $200 weekend bag?  You can bet I'm going to snap me up a couple, but more than that, I wonder what ever happened to the designer.  Did she give up?  Move on?  Decide to focus on being a new mommy? Why didn't she ever release new designs? 

So mysterious.  Anyway, there aren't many left - check them out on the World According to Jess website.

12 responses
Why, WHY did you share this? I didn't need another bag. Really I didn't. I MAKE tote bags, for crying out loud. But the crossword puzzle one...it just...well, it's mine now :-D
Ooh I want to get the crossword one too!
5 bags no more, $10-30 no more... Stop consuming for consuming?
I couldn't resist... got the B&W facial handbag (smaller than the one above). thanks for sharing!
@thais lols I wonder how many sales Jess made from this post alone! I got the crossword bag =)
I finally received my crossword puzzle bag! (it was sitting at garry's apt for a while). It's kind of stiff. Not quite what I had in mind, but definitely visually striking.
thanks sooo much for posting this! selling out of the bags. the prices are extremely right. been a fun adventure in fashion for years but now settling down with 3 kids and looking for where my next business adventure might be....
@Jess Thanks so much for commenting! Your crossword bag has become my go-to weekender bag. I love the separate shoe compartment and the boxy shape. I totally understand that family comes first, but please keep us posted on your next endeavor. As you can see, we're big fans and you have our support =)
great fun bags! love!
Heard she got divorced. Her and her husband were on an episode of Queer Eye for Straight Guy to promote her business but it never took off.
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