Here’s where Vera Bradley’s been recently spotted.
Ala Moana (March/April 2008)
The trendy Hawaii magazine boasts about the opening of our new Vera Bradley Store in Honolulu. The Yellow Bird Curvy Tote is featured on page 64.
Life & Style (March 3, 2008)
Actress Kerry Washington steps out in style with an olive coat, comfy boots and a Yellow Bird Miller on page 96.
OK (March 2008)
Actress Jaime Lynn Spears has been photographed sporting a Pinwheel Pink Villager on many occasions throughout the month of March.
BabyTalk (March 2008)
The Daisy Daisy Cool Keeper helps moms have more fun and less stress, according to page 69 of BabyTalk magazine.
Indiana Pacers Pacemates (February 2008)
The dance team for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, the Pacemates, tote Vera Bradley Millers in Rivera Blue both on and off the court.
At Home Tennessee (February 2008)
The trendy Tennessee-based 'zine boasts Vera Bradley's Mini Zip Wallet in Rivera Blue as a great gift for bridesmaids. We think so too!
New York (February 11, 2008)
Kate Walsh (Private Practice, formerly of Grey’s Anatomy) holds her newly adopted puppy, Flower, and a Mesa Red Pet Carrier after a taping of The Late Show with David Letterman.
Deseret Morning News (January 2008)
Utah's morning newspaper highlighted the Sundance Film Festival and Vera Bradley, as we were one of the gifts given out at the Hollywood Life House on Main St. (the uber-hopping street at the festival).
Chi Omega Sorority (December 2007)
Purdue University's Chi Omega sorority is crazy for Vera Bradley. As you can see all the girls “tote” our products. We think they look good with our bags too!
Idaho State University Cheerleaders (November 2007)
These cheerleaders from Pocatello, Idaho, took second place at National Cheerleading Association finals in Las Vegas in 2006 and fourth place at Universal Cheerleading Association finals in Florida in 2007. They are sporting Large Duffels in Kensington.
The Grammy Foundation’s Starry Night Benefit (July 28, 2007)
Naomi Campbell (top) was happy to be gifted a Vera Bradley Large Duffel in Cambridge at the Recording Academy’s 50th Celebration held at Straus Stadium at UCLA.
Also, opera Star Alice Smith (bottom) was all smiles at the celebration. Could it be because her Mod Floral Blue Large Duffel went perfectly with her gown?
Southern Lady (July/August 2007)
Our Limited Edition Straw Tote in
Capri Melon is featured as a “Pretty Thing for Vacationing” in the popular southern magazine.
ABC Soaps In Depth (July 17-31, 2007)
Soap opera star Genie Francis picked up Vera Bradley’s 26" Rolling Luggage in Mesa Red while browsing the selection of presenter gifts at the Daytime Emmy Awards.
KMTR.com (June 15, 2007)
Vera Bradley and verabradley.com were featured on kmtr.com, where they described the “prestigious assortment of luxury products and services” on hand in the Official Presenter Gift Lounge that was backstage at the 2007 Daytime Emmy Awards. Vera Bradley gifted presenters with 26" Rolling Duffels in Mesa Red.
Styles and Scenes (June 15, 2007)
Daytime stars were excited to receive Vera Bradley’s 26" Rolling Luggage as one of their gifts for presenting at the 2007 Annual Daytime Emmys. Elisabeth Hasselbeck commented that “between her and her friend they had just about every Vera Bradley bag there is.”
Soapdom (June 12, 2007)
Soapdom.com highlights the Vera Bradley 26" Rolling Duffel as one of the gift items available to daytime television personalities that presented at the Daytime Emmy Awards on June 15, 2007.
The Swagtime Blog (June 12, 2007)
This website dedicated to celebrity swag features the Vera Bradley Rolling Duffel in Java Blue as one of the gifts presenters received at the Kodak Theater for the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
LA Times (June 2007)
Vera Bradley’s Mesa Red Rolling Duffel was a big hit among celebrities (including Barbara Walters, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Lisa Rinna and others) as a gift to presenters at the Daytime Emmys at the Kodak Theatre.
Instyle.com (June 2007)
Celebrity presenters received gifts including Vera Bradley’s Mesa Red Rolling Duffel at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, as featured on InStyle.com.
Natural Health (June 2007)
The
Large Backpack in Peacock received rave reviews by Natural Health editors in a feature dubbed““Better Backpacks” on page 18.
Coastal Living (June 2007)
“Looking Good” is the title of page 26 in the June issue of Coastal Living, where the
Capri Melon Flip Flops and Beach Towel (both Limited Edition) are featured as summer must-haves.
Country Music Television (May 2007)
The music video for Taylor Swift's hit “Teardrops on my Guitar” includes two students carrying Vera Bradley
Backpacks.
Bay City Times (Bay City, MI) (May 27, 2007)
Vera Bradley was featured in an article entitled, “Pretty in Print.”
Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN) (May 13, 2007)
Vera Bradley graces the front page of the Garden and Home section in an article focusing on the Vera Bradley My Home collection.
Robertson County Times (Tennessee) (May 13, 2007)
“Paisley Re-emerges as a Favorite Home Décor Pattern” is the title of an article that references Vera Bradley.
St. Petersburg Times (May 11, 2007)
“Legacy in Paisley” is the title of this article highlighting Vera Bradley
as a hot trend among teens and tweens.
New Jersey Family (May 2007)
Vera Bradley´s
Mesa Red 19” Super Lite Carry-On allows you to travel with style, as featured in the May edition of
New Jersey Family.
Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN) (April 24, 2007)
Vera Bradley makes a generous donation to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.
Dayton Daily News (April 9, 2007)
“Vera Bradley Very Popular” is the headline of this article which touts the opening of the new Vera Bradley signature store in The Greene in Dayton, Ohio.
Siempre Mujer (April-May 2007)
Ideal for a spring weekend getaways, the Vera Bradley
Java Blue 19” Super Lite Carry-On was featured on page 18 of this popular Latina magazine.
O, The Oprah Magazine (April 2007)
At the top of the “O List” as one of Oprah’s favorite things, these colorful
Baekgaard Passport Holders are as functional as they are fun!
WSU Crimson Girls Dance Team (April 2007)
The Washington State Girls Dance Team finished 2nd place at the USA Collegiate Nationals. They’re spotted here with our
Mesa Red Satchels. Go Cougars!
Latina Style (March 2007)
Featured as a great gift, Vera Bradley’s
Hanging Organizer in Peacock added the “wow-factor” to
Latina Style’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide on page 47.
Princeton Cheerleaders (March 2007)
Princeton is an NCAA Division I school and a member of the Ivy League. The Princeton Tiger cheerleaders show their school spirit with
Weekenders in Espresso Microfiber.
Northrop Bruinettes (March 2007)
The award-winning Bruinettes perform at football games and basketball games, and are 2007 state champions. Northrop High school
is located in the same hometown as Vera Bradley’s corporate offices, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
US Weekly (February 19, 2007)
Vera Bradley gifted celebrities at the Official NFL Gift Lounge during Super Bowl XLI, and US Weekly featured our Limited Edition Tune Case in Capri Melon. Stars that walked away with Vera Bradley merchandise included Rex Grossman, Steve Young, Fergie, members of REO Speedwagon, Patti LaBelle and many others.
am New York (February 5, 2007)
Fergie picked up some
Pet Carriers in Peacock for her two pooches while in Miami for Super Bowl XLI.
Garden Center (February 2007)
Vera Bradley’s
Bucket Tote in Java Blue and Wayland, Mass. Vera Bradley retailer Russell’s Garden Center was featured in the
Garden Center’s article “Tailored Selections.”
USC Song Girls (February 2007)
The world-famous University of Southern California Song Girls have Vera Bradley pride — they're sporting
Totes in an array of colors, as well as Microfiber Travelers. Go Trojans!
Michigan State University Cheerleaders (February 2007)
The MSU cheerleaders are rooting for their Spartans and for Vera Bradley’s Chelsea Green
Large Duffel.
New York Post (January 22, 2007)
Actress Sienna Miller adds color to her style with a
Tote in Mesa Red.
CNN.com (January 2007)
CNN.com featured Vera Bradley Foundation Ambassador, Heidi Floyd, and her son, Noah, as a “Cancer Survivor Who Shared Her Story.”
Visit
verabradley.org for more information about the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
Sarasota Homes & Lifestyle (January 2007)
A
Java Blue linen ensemble was featured in the January issue of
Sarasota Homes & Lifestyles.
House Beautiful (January 2007)
Vera Bradley’s
Maggie Settee appears as a “Petite Sofa with Big Style.”
Bangor Daily News (December 2006)
Our
Pencil Set received a wonderful mention in an article about stocking stuffers. “For the status-conscious, Vera Bradley pencils are the epitome of preppy chic.”
Lifestyle (December 2006)
The
Windsor Navy Pet Carrier was featured in three editions of the
Lifestyle holiday gift guide, which is distributed around Philadelphia.
Indianapolis Star (December 6, 2006)
Dr. Linda Malkas, Vera Bradley Chair in Oncology, and her husband, Robert Hickey, are “married to research -- and each other,” according to
this Indianapolis Star feature.
Visit
verabradley.org for more information about the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
Bishop Dwenger Cheerleaders (December 6, 2006)
The Bishop Dwenger Cheerleaders of Fort Wayne, Indiana, were spotted recently with an entire squad’s worth of
Windsor Navy Satchels. Go Saints!
Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN) (December 6, 2006)
Vera Bradley Chair in Oncology, Dr. Linda Malkas (left), and her research team at Indiana University Cancer Center had their research published in the
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a well-known medical journal. The article was published in the
Journal Gazette.
Visit
verabradley.org for more information about the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
Today (November 29, 2006)
Gift guru Robin Spitzman shared with Ann Curry a few items that would be great gifts. Our
Rolling Luggage made the list!
Rockford High School Cheerleaders (November 2006)The Rockford High School (Rockford, MI) Varsity Cheerleaders (2004, 2005 state football champions; 2006 state runner-up) were spotted carrying
Medallion Satchels.
Girl a Whirl (October 20, 2006)
This hip online ‘zine for teens says purchasing our
Small Duffel in Hope Toile and Limited Edition Choo Choo Cases (retired) are a great way to give to breast cancer research and be stylish at the same time. Visit
verabradley.org for more information about the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.
The Nest (October 20, 2006)
thenest.com features our Limited Edition Choo Choo Case (retired) as a “Hot Product.” Fifty percent of Vera Bradley's net proceeds from the sale of Choo Choo Cases in Hope Toile, Petal Pink, Bermuda Pink and New Hope benefited the
Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer and other breast cancer projects and services.
Time Out New York (October 12-18, 2006)
The weekly magazine covering arts and entertainment in New York City features our
Java 17" Rolling Travel Tote.
The New Yorker (September 25, 2006)
“…I think the purse kids want is Vera Bradley,” says the 10-year-old interviewed in the magazine.
Kelly Ripa (September 14, 2006)
Kelly Ripa hosted a high profile book launch party for her friend Tory Johnson, CEO of Women For Hire, at Sephora in New York City. All of the guests received a
Mesa Red Duffel filled with lots of goodies that every working woman should have!
Miss United States (September 2006)
Our
Java Blue Tote made a splash at the final show of the Miss United States National Competition. Each delegate was given a
Tote during the event held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mrs. America (September 2006)
Vera Bradley donated
Mesa Red Totes to the contestants of the 2007 Mrs. America pageant. Here’s Diane Tucker (Mrs. Arizona), who won the Mrs. America 2007 title.
Woman’s Day (September 2006)
Vera Bradley co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard’s Fort Wayne, Indiana, home is “Simply Charming,” says the pictorial testament to her “traditional, but with a little twist” sense of style.
Sweet 16 (August/September 2006)
Our
Zip ID Case in Medallion is a back-to-school necessity and perfect gift for college and high school students.
Sara Evans (August 2006)
Country superstar Sara Evans received a Vera Bradley
Satchel and
Large Duffel in Petal Pink as part of a Johnson & Johnson launch in New York City.
Indianapolis Star (June 18, 2006)
Maggie Daniels, daughter of Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, was spotted carrying a
Bermuda Blue Miller.
Clearwater High School Varsity Cheerleaders (Summer 2006)
The Clearwater High School Varsity Cheerleaders were spotted on the beach near Clearwater, Florida with
Mesa Red Duffels.
Financial Times (February 15, 2006)
“The Feminine Touch Sews Up the Market” reveals the history and heritage behind Vera Bradley and the “family atmosphere” of the company's corporate culture.
002 Houston Magazine (January 2006)
Our promotional Cards & Cuties in
Java Blue,
Petal Pink,
Citrus and
Hope Toile are included in the article “Things I Love,” a review of the latest high-quality products.
Parents (November 2005)
20 lucky readers won Commuters in Espresso Microfiber as part of the “Working Mom” section, a tribute to hard-working mothers.
All You (November 2005)
The Double Eyeglass Case in
Chelsea Green is “…High Style for Under $50,” a collection of holiday gift ideas that proves “you don’t have to spend a lot to get a fabulous gift.”
Quick & Simple (November 2005)
Our Patchwork Cosmetic helps readers “Save Time, Save Money,” and is featured in the article “$20 and Under.”
Design NJ (October/November 2005)
The
luxury linen in Water Chestnut is featured in a preview of the latest in home furnishings.
Your Good House (September 2005)
In this supplement to Good Housekeeping, company co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard is quoted in “Our Favorite Things,” offering advice on creating “comfortable, beautiful rooms.”
Traditional Home (January 2004)
Pinafore in Limited Edition Pistachio Silk Paisley (retired) is featured in “Fashionably Pink and Green,” a collection of accessories “following summer’s hot-color direction.”