$5M Tampa luxury reseller puts eyes on the future while keeping it classic

Quality over quantity is not just a mantra; it's a business model for Catherine Ansel.


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Catherine Hansel founded luxury reseller Couture USA in Tampa.
Catherine Hansel founded luxury reseller Couture USA in Tampa.
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Are you in the market for a high end luxury dog crate? You’ve come to the right place. The Louis Vuitton Malle Chien retails for $36,500. But Couture USA in the Westchase neighborhood of Tampa has it in stock for the more palatable price of $24,500. 

Catherine Ansel, a French-born entrepreneur. is the fashion-maven behind Couture USA. She set up shop as a luxury reseller in 2004 after being inspired by her first luxury purchase of a Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Petit Bucket bag. 

 

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