Vanessa Bruno was born to be a fashion designer: Her mother was a Danish supermodel, and her father was the man behind French fashion house Emmanuelle. At age 24, after studying at the Paris-based ready-to-wear fashion house Dorothée Bis, Bruno gave up her own modeling career to launch her first collection. Her line of chic, versatile bags includes boho-inspired patchwork shoulder bags, the Vanessa Bruno Sac Cabas (a roomy tote crafted from toile or sturdy jacquard and accented with sequins), and high-fashion carryalls made of 100% leather. Expert tailoring, luxurious fabric choices, and sophisticated designs have won Bruno fashion-industry accolades and a dedicated following among busy, dynamic women.