Article: Glen Miller's latest bag. (Glen Miller for Ann Turk, handbag designer opens shop) (Brief Article)

MIAMI -- After 10 years with his name on the label, handbag designer Glen Miller has his name on the door.

He is the creative force behind Glen Miller for Ann Turk, a better-priced handbag collection that is the raison d'eter for a new store on Washington Avenue in South Beach that opened Saturday.

Miller said he was prompted to launch the retail venture aftre successive years of sustantial gains by the company's wholesale business.

"When you reach a certain pont, you want to see your name on your own store," said Miller, who racked up a 40 percent gain in 1993 and a 50 percent hike in 1992. Volume was $3.75 million last year, and is projected at $5 million this ...

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