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Meet Mary Frances

Image of Designer Mary FrancesGet ready to meet the fabulous Mary Frances, the designer of our beloved hand-beaded bags! Mary Frances has transformed her love for fashion and embellishment into an international sensation, dazzling the world with her eclectic, trendsetting designs. Growing up in the vibrant and diverse San Francisco Bay Area, she was inspired by the local artistry and cultural richness surrounding her.

With a heart full of wanderlust and an eye for beauty, Mary Frances infuses her creations with elements of nature, travel, and global artistry. Her collections are mesmerizing, featuring enchanting florals and playful animals to intricate patterns that are whimsical yet chic. Each bag is a statement piece, resonating with those who seek to express their unique style.

Mary Frances's designs don't just turn heads; they create instant connections. Her bags are more than accessories; they're treasures that bring joy and beauty into the lives of those who carry them. Her goal? To spread happiness through her art and build lasting relationships along the way.

Mary Frances is a powerhouse entrepreneur with an eye for detail. Her brand has soared to international acclaim, earning a spot on INC. Magazine’s prestigious list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in America; not once, but twice! She’s been celebrated over 10 years as one of the Top 100 women-owned businesses in the Bay Area. A decorated winner receiving the prestigious MACEF Design and Dallas Fashion Awards.

Mary Frances is all about making a positive impact. Each of her stunning handbags is crafted by socially compliant partners, providing artisans with dignity, livelihood, and the joy of creating beautiful products. Her travels to connect with these artisans are more than business trips, they’re heartfelt reunions with her global family.

With the unwavering support of her family, team, and artisans, Mary Frances is on a mission to keep the art of hand workmanship alive in the fashion accessories world. She’s passionate, innovative, and always ahead of the curve, ensuring her customers have access to unique, high-quality accessories that celebrate personality and individual style. So, get ready to strut your stuff with a Mary Frances bag, where fashion meets fun and fabulousness!


Your Order Makes a Difference

With each order you place, Mary Frances Accessories plants a tree. We are grateful that with your help, we are able to contribute to the health of our environment through global reforestation.
OVER 6,000 TREES PLANTED IN 2022!

Trees for the Future (TREES)

TREES mission is to end hunger and poverty by training farmers to regenerate their land. Learn More at trees.org

Trees for the Future

Mary Frances Accessories also proudly supports

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Mary Frances Accessories has adopted three gorillas! Infant Duhuze, Mother Akaramata & Daughter Kazenza.

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is dedicated to continuing Dian’s work – protecting gorillas while helping and educating the people who live near them. Learn more at gorillafund.org

Gorillas adopted through Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund


Pachamama Alliance Logo

Pachamama Alliance is empowering Indigenous people of the Amazon basin to create a sustainable economic foundation for preserving their way of life. They work with Indigenous communities on natural resource management planning and climate change policies in order to safeguard the Amazon Rainforest.Amazon River and Rainforest


KIVA Logo

Through Kiva, Mary Frances Accessories funds loans to women, helping provide the resources they need to improve their living conditions and solve climate issues in their communities.Mary Frances provides loans to women through Kiva

Kiva is an international nonprofit that believes in financial access for all. Their mission is to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive by crowdfunding zero or low-interest loans. Learn More at Kiva.org

 


NAMI logo

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Learn More at nami.org