News and mentions about Enid Collins and the FEWL project. Click title to read the source story or image for a brief excerpt.
Mike Maloy’s documentary “Finding Enid with Love” was among 53 films screened as part of the 14th annual Hill Country Film Festival June 2 through 5 in Fredericksburg, Texas. The film, which had its world premier showing at the event, won the festival’s “People’s Choice” audience-favorite award.
Read MoreRock & Vine magazine, Spring 2022: “Like the wildflowers that bloom across the landscape in Spring, the Texas Hill Country is home to a vibrant and colorful community of craftspeople. The iconic accessories designer, Enid Collins, is one of the brightest examples in years past, thanks to her popular wooden box bags adorned with flowering decorations and costume jewels. Understanding how these cheery handbags became a national style statement, and available in every major department store across the country, is a great Texas tale worth recounting.” — Sally Lewis
Read More“Recognizing that the behavior of strong women should be no more heinous than strong men’s, being the child of a strong woman and gentle father is another matter. Jeep Collins has made a loving and honest attempt to record his experience, which cannot have been easy.” Nancy Cook-Monroe, San Antonio Report, May 17, 2021
Read MoreNew York Times Styles editor Alexandra Jacobs dives into the world of Enid Collins history, designs, and collectors — including Karen Adler and Finding Enid with LOVE. March 31, 2021
Read More“The life of company founder and designer Enid Collins life is documented in the newly published book, ‘Enid’, written by her son George Phillip (Jeep) Collins of Fredericksburg. Using personal papers and letters, Collins has documented his parents’ lives creating and manufacturing the iconic jeweled handbags in Medina and Fredericksburg.” Bandera Bulletin, 2021
Read MoreWhere to scout for vintage Enid Collins in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio magazine, Dec. 2019
Read More“Considered collector items, those particular [Enid Collins] bags are hard to come by; but luckily, the box bag's vintage counterparts and modern reinterpretations can still be easily located on sites like Etsy and eBay.” Bustle, Dec. 15, 2015
Read More“The life of company founder and designer Enid Collins life is documented in the newly published book, ‘Enid’, written by her son George Phillip (Jeep) Collins of Fredericksburg. Using personal papers and letters, Collins has documented his parents’ lives creating and manufacturing the iconic jeweled handbags in Medina and Fredericksburg.” Bandera Bulletin, 2021
Read MoreA quick read summarizing history and influence of Enid Collins wooden handbags and other work. Classic Chicago magazine, Feb. 26, 2016
Read More“Annene Kaye displays her extensive collection of handbags by Enid Collins of Texas, circa 1960s-70, on a shelf top of her Marigny Triangle shotgun double. The "box bags" were embellished with anything from seashells to faux jewels, always in cheerful patterns.”
Read MoreLook Online vintage-fashion blogger Marilyn Kirschner (a former fashion editor for Harper’s Bazaar) talks with Karen Adler about studying Enid Collins as an anthropologist -- and general fan. July 30, 2015
Read MoreDallas Morning News story on Enid Collins collector Karol Howard. Jan. 14, 2013
Read MoreWhat’s old is new again. Women’s Wear Daily on the “new” trend toward wooden bags.
Read MoreThe box bag's back. Allure Magazine’s Kristen Bateman traces its roots to Enid Collins. October 24, 2016.
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