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Gretchen Bauer is a woman with dreams to shake up the fashion industry. After movingto Sarasota, Florida from the Main Line of Philadelphia, her hometown, six years ago,Gretchen made a home for herself and her family on the Suncoast. While working as aninterior designer, a business she had for twenty-six years, a colleague exposedGretchen to the disturbing reality behind the United States garment industry. Shedecided to take a risk and make a difference by improving the lives of women in theindustry and change the way goods are manufactured in America.Shortly after, she launched her business, BSWANKY, with a mission to B TheDifference — giving women the opportunity to create responsibly-made, trendyhandbags through ethical practices. BSWANKY handbags are proudly designed andhappily handcrafted out of their Sarasota atelier, where Gretchen and her team arecommitted to providing an atmosphere with joy and inspiration. Her handbags are accessories for many Hollywood celebrities and the Vanity Fair Accessories Editor.