Beach Handbags & Accessories

in 2002, karl ozinga had the innovative idea to design a women's handbag using neoprene as the fabric. neoprene, traditionally the material of wetsuits and scuba gear, had never successfully been used by a fashion design studio. karl succeeded, and california leash company was founded as an in-home design studio. the handbag line was named beach by clc. over the years, the beach collection evolved into a full fashion line of dozens of handbags and accessories. karl's beautiful innovative designs, paired with the vibrant color patterns and creative prints that define the collection, have given beach handbags a distinctive niche in the world of fashion. today, california leash company is known as beach handbags and accessories. it is more than a small design studio. beach is a growing "family" of highly valued, talented individuals who share in karl and amber's original vision. that vision is to spread joy and love through unique products that provide individuals with endless opportuniti