Welcome to the JayneMax Media Room!
From TV interviews to magazine articles to product reviews, find out all the latest media coverage and recent sightings of JayneMax handbags right here!
Jayne's Story of Inspiration and Reinvention in More
Jayne's story of inspiration and reinvention was chosen as one of 50 women to be featured in this book.
http://www.more.com/more-reinvention-book
Honoring Max: How Butterflies and Handbags Helped Jayne Dearborn Heal
"... As interest in JayneMax handbags began to soar - one handbag was even featured on the television show Ugly Betty - Jayne realized that she and Chris could use the company's success to honor Max in a tangible way, to pay forward the love and support they had received during their family's darkest hours. They established a nonprofit organization, Max's Blue Butterfly Campaign, and they donate a portion of the proceeds of all JayneMax handbag sales to support research into better treatment methods for children with AML."
For the full Portland Family article, Click here.
For a video on Studio 6 of the Portland Family Goodness discussion, including the article on JayneMax, click the picture of the video.
As seen on ABC's Emmy Award Winning TV Series Ugly Betty
We're very excited and proud to announce that one of Design by Jayne handbags appeared on an episode of Ugly Betty. The handbags featured are part of the Around Town and On The Town Collections. Thanks to the success of this show, millions of viewers have seen our exquisitely, delicious handbags. The video to the left shows an example of the show.
From Healing Comes Handbags
In July 2000 our middle son, Max, was diagnosed with AML Leukemia. He was only seven but he will always be my biggest hero because of the way he faced his greatest challenge and ultimate death. After a painful journey..."
Designs by Jayne (now JayneMax) featured on BetterTV
In Her Son's Memory:
"Today we are going to introduce you to an incredible woman. Eight years ago handbag designer Jayne Dearborn lost her son to leukemia. Today Jayne is thriving and has found a way to survive his loss by inspiring others. Here's Brook with a heartwarming story..." Watch BetterTV segment.
Designs by Jayne Handbags Featured on ABC Affiliate KATU AM Northwest!
"No longer do your purse and shoes have to match! Portland's Fashion expert and image consultant, Dani Juhala of PDX Shopgirl, tells us why as she shares fall's freshest handbags featuring the Designs by Jayne collection. Watch AM Northwest segment. ."
Jayne’s Photo Shoot in SpryLiving.com Magazine
America's newest health and wellness magazine, SpryLiving.com is an online and published magazine with a distribution of 9 million! Spry was looking for women who had made a major life transition in their later years and Jayne was chosen to be a part of the January 2009 issue. In the Dream It, Do It section, Jayne talks about how launching her Designs by Jayne business has allowed her to reconnect with her creative side and heal from the loss of her son, Max. Jayne believes “You can rebuild your life in ways you’d never expect”.
OregonLive.com
“A local designer who knows what a girl wants, Jayne Dearborn has been making her bags in her West Linn Studio for three years plus. Handbags are one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces of art. They're delectable, delicious and dewonderful!”
- Judith Spitzer
Portland Picks
“Too Much is Never Enough. Like shoes, one can never have enough handbags. All of Designs by Jayne’s handbags are handmade with exquisite detail and lots of love. Designs by Jayne handbags are…limited edition works of art, created from the most delicious fabrics. You need these…at least one.”
WestLinn Tidings
“For those people who want to stand out in a crowd with an exquisite handbag that looks like no other, Jayne Dearborn has an answer. Designs by Jayne incorporates fine materials into inspired designs, creating what easily could be considered artwork instead of something practical.”
– Jim Hart
Reporting Haute Handbags, Trends & Designers
The Handbag Report, spotting the latest trends and new designers in the handbag market has found Designs by Jayne! Check out The Handbag Report Blogsite for the scoop.
diva in a carry on
“…impeccable detail, gorgeous fabrics and an attractive, attention getting piece of art to make us smile and feel like a million bucks!” “There is a handbag for every taste and they’re ready for fall in all types of inviting fabrics and hues! Make a lasting impression, in the terminal, on the street or wherever you travel, with a useful and unique piece of art! “
Jayne’s Studio Gets a Stylish Makeover!
She now has a new haven to spark creativity and design her beautiful handbags. View the before and after photos of this amazing transformation on the Organize in Style blog.
Creative Inspirations
Debbie Egizio, owner of the fun little shop called “The Beat of My Art”, exhibits a Designs by Jayne “On The Town” handbag in her Black and White Fashions for the Home and Girl feature. Debbie says “she’s inspired by the beautiful things in our world” and shares some of her favorites on her Creatively Inspired Blog
Blog Talk Radio
Jayne Dearborn shares her family’s story with radio host Roland Hinds of TruVue Radio in his show “Does Cancer Have a Face?” Listen to this powerful and inspiritional interview.
We are grateful to report that we are continually receiving new media coverage and rave reviews. For the most current reviews check this page regularly.
