LexiWynn Seeking Local Support for New 'Cross Bag' Line

The Libertyville company recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise awareness and capital for its new products.

Men can be tough to shop for. Whether it's a birthday, Valentine's Day, Christmas or some other occasion, getting ideas on what to buy can be difficult. The new Cross Bag offered by LexiWynn can make a great gift, says Libertyville resident Seth Holzwarth, who owns LexiWynn with his wife, Alexa. Made of materials like waxed canvas and leather, the bags, designed to be worn across the body, can carry a guy's iPad, laptop and other gadgets. The messenger bag is lined with wool to keep gadgets safe. "Some of the most high-end fabric you can buy is wool," said Holzwarth. The messenger bag, he said, is a perfect item for a 20- or 30-year-old who wants to transition from a regular bag to "something more sophisticated." LexiWynn is now seeking …

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LexiWynn Expands Work Force Locally and Nationally

During a slow economy, Libertyville custom handbag manufacturer sees growth in sales and staff.

Libertyville-based LexiWynn, a custom handbag company, first began as an opportunity for Alexa Holzwarth to stay at home with her two children. After five years, the company has grown from a one-person basement undertaking to a burgeoning national brand. The company recently hired four more in-house employees in its Libertyville manufacturing studio, as well as local and national design consultants. “We’ve gone from a capacity of about 50 bags per week, to when everyone’s fully trained, we’ll be at 150 bags per week,” said Seth Holzwarth, Alexa's husband. “As we expand our ability to sell bags by adding more design consultants, we can add a second shift.” Nationwide in-home parties LexiWynn bags are sold at in-home parties where LexiWynn …

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