The Black-Owned Edit: 5 Handbag Brands to Shop
Handbags are one of the most noticeable parts of a look and can completely change how it all comes together. They’re the accessory that ties your look together, sparks conversation, and shows a glimpse of your personality. But even better is when the bag is a Black-owned brand. Allow us to introduce you to a few of the brands that we can’t get enough of.
Here are 5 brands you need to shop from to upgrade your bag rotation.
Vavvoune
Sustainable and fashionable? That’s the Vavvoune way. Founded by designer Valérie Blaise, Vavvoune approaches handbags as a form of personal expression. Each collection is designed with pieces that reflect individuality and lived experience. The brand also challenges the way leather is viewed and used, centering on sustainability without compromising style.
EDAS
EDAS is a modern lifestyle brand for people who do a little bit of everything. Founded in 2015 by Sade Mims, she brings her skills in design, creative direction, and production straight into every piece. Each item can stand alone or be mixed and matched, letting you play with contrast and style your way. Who doesn’t love a good functional bag?
Monazeni
Monazeni started in the Monazeni fjord on the Sorrentine Peninsula in Italy with one simple idea: create luxury that lasts. Today, the brand carries that vision forward with bags that feel both classic and modern. It reinterprets tradition to create designs that connect across generations. These are the kinds of timeless pieces that make style personalized instead of a copy and paste from Pinterest.
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Ree Projects
After 20 years at leading luxury fashion houses, Desiree Kleinen decided to use her talents to launch her own brand, Ree Projects, in 2016. Her design process is instinctive and inspired by the world around her in Amsterdam, transforming functional bags into sculptural art forms. Signature elements like the folded gusset give the collection its unique and distinct energy.
Silver & Riley
Silver & Riley prioritizes craftsmanship done well and right. Inspired by Italy’s leather-making legacy, the brand builds bags with functionality in mind. They consider the moments when your hands are full, when you’re digging for something, when structure matters, or when you just want to feel put together, even when you’re not. These bags are made to fit your lifestyle.
