News Awards & Events Enter to Win a 2011 Independent Handbag Designer Award! By Sharon Clott Kanter Sharon Clott Kanter Sharon Clott Kanter is a New York-based writer, editor, and producer who covers fashion, beauty, and pop culture. She was previously the Senior Editor for InStyle and currently teaches fashion journalism at Syracuse University. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 5, 2011 @ 12:00PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Time Inc Digital Studio Calling all handbag designers: Handbag Designer 101 and InStyle are looking for undiscovered talented designers to compete in the Fifth Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards! You can enter your handbag to compete for one of nine awards, including Best Handmade Bag, Most Socially Responsible and Best Red Carpet Ready Evening bag. There's also a Fan Favorite category, which will be voted on by the readers of InStyle.com! (Some of last year's winners pictured at right.) Prizes include developing collaboration pieces, design sponsorships, and more. The application process is open now through April 30 on HandbagDesigner101.com. Good luck! MORE: • See 2010's IHDA Winners • Last Year's IHDA Fan Favorite Nominees