Patricia Nash
Designer and entrepreneur Patricia Nash moved to Knoxville in 1999 where she began creating
handbags for dozens of household brands. She loved Tennessee so much that when the company
decided to move to Los Angeles, Patricia left the company to stay in Knoxville. Considering her next
career move, Patricia was lured to New York City and commuted there weekly for several years
designing for other brands. In 2007, Patricia moved back to Knoxville and launched a company to license
and produce handbags for other brands. Soon however, after much inspiration and encouragement, she
launched her namesake brand Patricia Nash Designs in 2010 – a line of affordable hand-crafted leather
bags inspired by memories of travel, family, and her life. Her collections pay homage to vintage
craftsmanship through delicate, hand-finished detailing and a fresh take on timeless styles. Patricia’s
lifestyle brand has now grown to include Gift Items, Scarves, Knit wraps and ponchos, Jewelry, Luggage
and Nash for Men, and can be purchased in major retailers across the US including Macy’s, Dillard’s,
Belk, Military exchanges, QVC and HSN. In 2019, the brand launched Jewelry and knit woven
accessories. In 2020, the brand celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Also, in 2020, Patricia established an Emergency Fund for women & children through the YWCA of East
Tennessee, aiming to help prevent homelessness in our community. Patricia is a member of C200, a
national organization of women business leaders. The company is also WBENC certified.
In Jan. 2021, the company announced the appointment of Evolution USA as the licensing and brand
management agency for relevant category extensions. License agreements have been executed and
product lines developed in bedding (with P. Kauffman), sunglasses (with DIFF), and candles (with Rosy
Rings). Patricia Nash will still oversee and have approval of all products and will not license their existing
product line of handbags.