Vera Wang, Derek Lam, Alexander Wang and now Joy Gryson, I am feeling a rushing sense of pride being an Asian now. Gryson was born in Korea and raised in NYC. She worked with Marc Jacobs on his accessories line for both Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs before starting her own line of Italian made leather handbags, Gryson in 2006. The brand, known for its beautifully made bags with high quality leather has since then expanded its product line to include as desirable shoes and boots.

Gryson: Eel Olivia Bag (USD995), Eel Violet Bag (USD995) and Grove Wrap Strap Booties (USD495), all available at shopbop.com

Apparently being a designer mom, the best gift one could give to a daughter is not a handbag but a handbag line under her name. Gryson launched a less pricier and hippier line called Olivia Harris, named after her daughter, earlier this year. The line has been one of the best selling new handbag brands around since its launch. How nice??

Olivia Harris: East-west Satchel (USD445), Round Leather Shoulder (USD395), Trapezoid (USD445), all available at saks

Lastly, Gryson has also collaborated with Target by launching a line of affordable bags and like the previous collaborations before her, the bags were sold-out. Nevertheless, the biggest highlight of all might be her collaboration with the Munich-based mega 80s come-back brand, MCM for its bags. From what we have seen so far, we are loving it!

MCM: Giorno Convertible Satchel (USD995), Giorno Tote (USD1,495) and Sportivo Drawstring Satchel (USD895), all available at saks.