Artist Statement
At the core, Mary Frances' motivation is to provide objects of pure beauty at an accessible price-point. Her handmade treasures are available in over 3000 boutiques & department stores worldwide. Mary Frances Accessories has experienced exponential growth over the years - establishing the Mary Frances label as a widely recognized brand.
Based in San Francisco-Bay Area, Mary Frances Accessories has twice been named as one of America's 500 fastest-growing privately owned companies by Inc. Magazine. In 2004, Mary Frances proudly received the Accessory Designer of the Year Award at the Dallas Fashion Awards & was one of 5 designers acknowledged as a "Star of the Show' during Paris fashion week in 2004 & 2005.
Mary Frances is passionate about what she does & knows what her customer is looking for: unique, quality accessories that can express their personality & individual style. Primarily inspired by fabrics, textures & unique combinations of materials & colors, Mary Frances reviews trends, then sets them aside to arrive at look that is all her own. Each design is as unique & full of life as she is... giving rise to one of Mary Frances' favorite quips, "Life is too short to dress boring!"
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