ABOUT MGE DESIGN

Company History | Established in late 2003, MGE Design was conceived with a passion: the passion for unique, inimitable bags that possess an undeniable “it” factor! MGE Design highlights exclusive and fashionable handbags in its Private Collection, which features the work of a collective of independent handbag designers from the Philippines. MGE Design seeks to provide these talented designers with an avenue to market their select ladies’ handbags in the US and is currently marketing its elite collection of limited-run handbags through fine Bay Area boutiques, trunk shows, as well as through its online presence at www.MGEdesign.com.

In 2004, MGE Design expanded on its mission of providing unique and fashionable bags that meet the diversified needs of the modern woman. For the woman who likes to keep her lovable pooch by her side, MGE Design offers the PuchiBag line, as featured in Legally Blonde! For the young, hip parent seeking ingenious organization and storage of baby care accessories, MGE Design features the highly acclaimed Fleurville bags.

Designer Bio | Maiko Gardiner-Elko was born and raised in the Philippines. Although she now resides in San Francisco, she often travels back to her homeland, and works with high-end Filipino designers who share their creative visions through handbag design. Maiko graduated from the University of California, Davis where she obtained a dual degree in Consumer Economics and Japanese, and studied courses in Graphic Design. Her passion for aesthetics has led her to a career in Interior Design and Special Event Design, but it was her desire to support individual artistry that led her to establish MGE Design Collection.

NEWS

March 6, 2004 | MGE Design is proud to announce the addition of the latest in sophisticated and elegant handbags– Suay. Featuring the collaborative efforts of Lisa Scherman & Amy Brenneman, Suay comprises a beautiful and vibrant collection of hand bags crafted from Jim Thompson Thai silk.