Designers 101: Rafe New York

Rafe New York is the brainchild of acclaimed fashion designer Rafe Totengco. The boutique accessory house is known for its blend of "relaxed chic" handbags and shoes, and draws inspiration from the cultural synergy and sophistication of New York City. Originally from the Phillipines, Totengco migrated to New York in 1989 to pursue his dream career as a fashion designer. He enrolled in FIT, supported himself working as a design assistant, and before long was producing a small line of belts and watchbands for small NYC boutiques. Belts and watchbands eventually became handbags and shoes, and in less than six years Rafe New York was featured in high-end fashion department store Bergdorf Goodman. But perhaps an even greater indication of Totengco's success; this year he launched a line of handbags exclusively for Target. Now that's hot.

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