Nancy González (born 1952/1953) is a Colombian handbag designer who was found guilty of smuggling exotic animal skins of protected species.[2][3] She received an 18-month prison sentence.[4][5][6] The indictment also charged two employees who worked for her Colombian manufacturing firm.[7]

Her bags were sold in stores including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Harrods; and Victoria Beckham, Salma Hayek, Britney Spears, the cast of Sex and the City and others have been photographed with her bags.[6]

Personal life

González was born in Cali, Colombia.[1] She is the mother of two children, Santiago and Cristina.[1] Her son, Santiago Barberi "Santi" Gonzalez, who was president and creative director for her eponymous fashion label, died on 24 March 2017 aged 40.[8] Barberi Gonzalez co-founded the label with his mother in 1998, while still a student at Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Feitelberg, Rosemary (22 April 2024). "Luxury Handbag Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison". WWD. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to prison for smuggling crocodile and python handbags". The Guardian. 23 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Luxury Handbag Company, Founder and Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Smuggling Handbags Made from Caiman and Python Skin". US Department of Justice. 22 April 2024.
  4. ^ Whitfill Roeloffs, Mary (22 April 2024). "Designer Who Made Handbags For Britney Spears Gets 18 Months For Smuggling Python, Crocodile Leather, Report Says". Forbes.
  5. ^ Goodman, Joshua (22 April 2024). "Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags". Washington Post.
  6. ^ a b Matza, Max (23 April 2024). "Celebrity handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez jailed for wildlife smuggling". BBC News. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  7. ^ Weaver, Jay (23 April 2024). "She sold fancy handbags to celebrities. Now 'Nancy Gonzalez' faces short prison stint". Miami Herald.
  8. ^ Sidell, Misty White (25 April 2017). "Santiago Barberi Gonzalez Honored With Memorial Service at St. Patrick's Cathedral". WWD. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  9. ^ Paton, Elizabeth (27 March 2017). "Santiago Barberi Gonzalez, a Colombian Fashion Star, Dies at 40". New York Times. Retrieved 23 April 2024.

See also

Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Gonzalez_(handbag_designer)
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