The Joy Susan Company is known for its vegan leather handbags. Started in the basement of Debbie Tierney’s home in 1972 in New Britain, CT, the company was named after Tierney’s daughter, Joy and her mother-in-law, Susan.

Their loyal customer base is dear to them and has led to their success! They’ve never advertised, yet their products are in 10-thousand shops across the US. For 30 years, this family run business has given a percentage of sales to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital.