About

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by.

I have loved fashion since I was a little girl, matching my outfits to my American Girl Doll's. My fate was sealed when my parents got me my first Singer sewing machine for my 7th birthday.

If you're like me, you love gorgeous handbags, but buying a bag anyone could get feels a little....boring. There's nothing worse than walking down the street in a fantastic 'fit and seeing someone who's dressed...exactly like you.

That's why I created these handbags to give beautiful vintage bags a new lease on life.

I hand-select each bag and carefully curate a new lining made from cast-off designer fabrics or antique silk scarves. So each bag is one of one. I release only a few bags at a time in small drops, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date. I send updates about the bags as well as the best recommendations for fashion and culture in NYC. It's called Cappuccino Thoughts and, honestly, it'll be the highlight of your Monday morning.

I hope you'll find a bag you love, one that will grow with you as you make it your own.

If you want to see the bags in person, they are also carried at the By Liv boutique in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

I am also happy to do custom orders upon request if something you love is sold out.

If you have any questions or just say hi, feel free to check out my personal website or email me directly at claire.akkan@gmail.com and I'll get back to you right away.