2026 Pre-Sale Details
In March I surveyed my subscribers to see if there would be any interest in doing one more purse pre-sale. There was just enough that I feel confident in doing one more sale. The whole reason I had to stop offering these in the first place was because I was no longer selling enough bags to meet my manufacturer minimum order quantities. I need to sell at least 25 of each color/design for production. I'll be posting updates on this page to let you know if I have met the minimums for the purses to be produced, as well as updates about production if/when I'm able to actually make this batch of bags.
The purse designs are the same as before, but I have made a few updates to what you will be receiving when you order. Each bag will come with TWO straps - one 56" long strap and one 70" long strap. The bags will also come with a Certificate of Authenticity, hand-signed by me. If you are making a purchase during this particular pre-sale, I feel like you must be aware of my struggle with knock-offs and you made a conscious decision to support the original designer. So I want you to have something that adds an extra level of legitimacy to your purchase.
The price has been raised slightly to reflect cost increases in my supplies since my last sale. Again, I know that you can get counterfeit bags that look like mine for a lot cheaper now, so it's risky to raise the price. But those sellers are getting massive quantity discounts (or are selling directly from the manufacturer) and using poor quality materials. I put a lot of care into the quality and packaging of each bag and I think my price reflects that.
I may revisit the purses again on an annual basis if this sale goes well, but this will be the last opportunity to purchase my purse designs in 2026. Thank you so much for your support! xo Kate
If you have any questions about the purses, you can check out my purse FAQ page here or email me at kategabriellepurses@gmail.com.
Purse pre-sale timeline
The pre-sale will last for three days. When the sale is closed, I will submit the order to my manufacturer. The process of submitting the order and payment takes approximately one week. Production will then begin around April 20th. Production usually takes somewhere between 1-2 months, at which point the purses are mailed to me and usually take another month to arrive. I will be hand-packing every purse entirely on my own, so please keep that in mind if you are getting anxious about your order shipping. I will go as fast as I can, but it's just me. I expect to begin shipping the bags out sometime in July and hope to complete them as fast as possible. I will be posting updates on this page and sending out a bi-weekly email with production updates to keep you informed throughout the process 💕
Units sold (must sell 25+ of each to be produced)
| The Ella Bag in Noir | 83 |
| The Ella Bag in Carnation Pink | 62 |
| The Ella Bag in Crystal | 48 |
| The Ella Bag in Sparkle | 138 |
| The Iris Bag in Noir | 103 |
| The Iris Bag in Carnation Pink | 74 |
| The ITA Bag in Noir |
150 |
| The ITA Bag in Carnation Pink | 75 |
| The Holliday Bag in Noir | 140 |
| The Holliday Bag in Carnation Pink | 62 |
| Collapsible purse riser | 54 |
Pre-Sale updates
April 8, 2026 I am preparing for the pre-sale to launch on April 9th and run through April 11th with shipping beginning in July.
April 9, 2026 I launched the pre-sale and it will run through April 11th. Fingers crossed it goes well!
April 10, 2026 All of the purse designs and colors have reached the minimum order threshold! YAYYY!!!! So they will definitely be produced! Thank you so much!!
April 11, 2026 The pre-sale will end tonight at midnight EST! Thank you so much for your support!!!
I just closed orders for the pre-sale! Thank you so much to everyone who purchased a bag! I will be submitting the order to my manufacturer in the morning and I'll send out my first update with some details about the timeline and frequently asked questions tomorrow afternoon. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💕
April 12, 2026 I just sent out a purse pre-sale update via email to everyone who purchased a bag and/or purse riser during the pre-sale. If you didn't receive it be sure to check your spam folder! If it's still not there you can reach out at kategabriellepurses@gmail.com to confirm that we have the correct email address on file for you! Please include your name and order number in the email.
I also made a free printable card that you can download as a placeholder if you are giving someone a purse as a gift before it arrives later this summer. You can download that right here :)
April 16, 2026 I just paid the deposit for production! Yay!
April 20, 2026 My manufacturer just confirmed they received the deposit so production began today! Right on schedule! :)
April 25, 2026 I just sent out the first of my bi-weekly purse pre-sale updates via email! Also, Arrietty had her cardiologist appointment yesterday and she is perfectly fine! Thank you so much to everyone who supported this sale for helping me get her to a specialist. You paid for her visit and I cannot even begin to express the peace of mind & relief I feel knowing that her little heart is all good! ❤️
May 8, 2026 I just sent out the second bi-weekly purse pre-sale update via email! My manufacturer is still working on the bags. In the meantime I've been busy getting things ready on my end! I have been printing and signing my certificates of authenticity. I designed the keychain that will come with the bags (if you want a sneak peek you can click here!) And I'm in the process of making my little packets that will go in every box, which includes a sticker, care instructions, and a thank you note. I'll also be putting the COAs in there when I pack each order. My goal is to have everything ready to go so when the purses arrive all I have to do is pack them up and mail them out to you! :)
May 16, 2026 My manufacturer sent me a photo of a bunch of cut purse pieces ready to be sewn into bags!
May 25, 2026 The charms for the bags have been completed and shipped, but my purse manufacturer said they are running behind and expect to ship around June 15th (previously I thought they would be shipping around May 20th 🫠) My shipping would still be on track for July since my estimate accounted for some delays in production and shipping, but I had really hoped I'd be able to start shipping them sooner than that. A little bummed about this development but I'm still trying to get everything else prepared ahead of time so once the bags arrive it's easy for me to start mailing them out quickly.
May 26, 2026 I just sent out my third bi-weekly update via email (a little bit late since I was in Chicago visiting my brother last week for his birthday!) Even though the production is running behind I am still anticipating that I will be able to ship on time. I asked my manufacturer if I could pay my shipping & balance early instead of waiting for production to finish, and I was able to pay the invoice last night! I pay by wire transfer which can take a week to clear the bank, so paying early means the bags will now be able to ship AS SOON as they are done! :)
