Carry a conversation with us...
Our Mission
is to create an impressionable vehicle to showcase what an individual or organization honors most, prompting conversation of shared values, stories and creativity. We manufacture and design Flashbags in Vermont with awareness of and commitment to social, environmental, and community consciousness.
- Made in Vermont
Our Philosophy
After 4 years in business, Flashbags has learned that our customers love Flashbags because they evoke emotion- a connection to something that matters most to an individual, and provide an opportunity to share with others this love- whether art, a special place, a child, a message, or a mission. Flashbags' loyal customers appreciate a small business, founded by two teachers, who discovered an irresistible product, and figured out how to manufacture in Vermont.
Our strength as a company is in our partnerships. An individual, an artist, a non profit, or a business - we know that our company has grown because people have embraced our mission and tell others.
We are a grassroots company and we know that it is your conversation that carries us.
- Ta da...
It is very important to us that each product is its own piece of art- fusing form and function and delivering to the world a bag with an energy of its own. We love art, making new products, and sharing it with the world. But we recognize that in some ways - less is more. We promise to introduce new art, new images, and product design regularly, offering a carefully selected group of images that reflect the essence of the seasons.
Flashbags are not designer handbags with a fancy label at an extravagant price.
Flashbags are an affordable, innovative, artistic, and functional products that allow you to carry YOUR conversation.
- Laura and Ali wearing handmade Flash Dresses!
The Founders
Flashbags was founded in 2006 by Ali Marchildon and Laura Cheney. After being introduced by mutual friends, these two former teachers teamed up to create the plan for growing Flashbags out of Ali's living room and into the real world. It started with one home sewing machine, an idea and a desire to share it with others. Now, our customers are a part of the creative process, making others smile and carrying conversations forward.