Founded in 1982, two neighbors, Barbara Baekgaard and Patricia Miller, set out to change the travel bag industry by creating and designing fashionable travel handbags and luggage. The two friends went from hand-stitching their own purses,bags, duffels and other travel accessories to quickly patenting their first colorful patterns and creating an travel bag empire. With more than 20 years in the industry, Vera Bradley has successfully blossomed to become one of the most trusted and trendy travel bags to date.