Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Driggers.
Hi Amy, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started Taxidermy mainly because I was tired of carrying the same handbags everyone else had. I wanted a luxury bag that was unique, beautiful, and functional, so I decided to create my own! I started with a classic shape that I knew I would love and had it made to my specs in premium black python. I carried it around to test the quality and got stopped everywhere I went. I quickly realized that there were other women like me that want a luxury bag that is beautifully made that sets them apart from the crowd.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Owning a business is hard work in the best of circumstances. I work around the clock, and there are no real days off. But, it’s very rewarding to create something you love and have it be a success. There have been a lot of challenges and struggles. The biggest one has been navigating Covid with retail stores. We closed our Charleston location last year for a few months to keep our staff safe. It was very scary at the time because we weren’t sure if people would keep buying things. Our supply chain was really impacted by Covid, but we were very lucky to have such a large group of clients that continued to support us and place orders while our store was closed. I was able to come to the shop and ship orders during our closure, and everyone was so patient with delivery. We were able to not only survive Covid, but our business actually grew in 2020 thanks to our incredible clients.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Taxidermy is a luxury handbag and accessories company that specializes in exotic leathers. We offer a custom order program that allows our clients to build their bag from the ground up. We are proud that we produce a luxury handbag line where no two exotic bags are the same. Each bag has unique characteristics, so everyone has a one-of-a-kind handbag.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
When I came up with the idea to launch Taxidermy, I was supported by friends, family and my husband. I was surrounded by cheerleaders who helped me develop ideas and build Taxidermy to what it is today.
Pricing:
- Luxe Leather Line from $295
- Exotic Handbags from $595
- Exotic Accessories from $75
Contact Info:
- Email: info@shoptaxidermy.com
- Website: www.shoptaxidermy.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/shoptaxidermy
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/shoptaxidermy
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/shoptaxidermy
Image Credits
Mary Beth Dennis
