esin akan
London-based handbag brand known for convertible, versatile leather bags designed for modern professional women.
ORIGIN
United Kingdom
PRICE TIER
contemporary
SPECIALIZATION
WOMEN
Esin Akan is a London-based handbag brand founded in 2012 by its namesake, a former designer for Burberry and Anya Hindmarch. Leveraging her experience in luxury leather goods, Akan established the brand to fill a gap in the market for stylish, functional, and versatile bags at a more accessible price point. The core of the collection consists of convertible handbags designed to transition seamlessly from work to evening and weekdays to weekends, catering to the dynamic lifestyle of urban professional women. The designs are characterized by timeless elegance and smart functionality, often featuring the brand's signature knot detail.
Featured Items
Wimbledon knot-detail backpack
$1,294.00
Midi Chelsea tote bag
$748.00
large Emma leather tote bag
$1,128.00
medium Emma tote bag
$848.00
large Emma laptop tote bag
$1,231.00
Wimbledon knot-detail backpack
$1,294.00
Midi Chelsea tote bag
$748.00
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The entrepreneurial journey: Esin Akan
This article details the founder's early journey, including the market research and brand concept development for Esin Akan while at London Business School. It provides a foundational look at the brand's launch story.
Interview With London Luxury Handbag Designer Esin Akan
In this interview, founder Esin Akan discusses her background, how she entered the fashion industry, her design philosophy of creating 'smart bags for smart women,' and her vision for the brand.
Meet the must-have sustainable handbag brand that counts MIC’s Liv Bentley and Cressida Bonas as fans...
This article highlights the brand's popularity with celebrities and influencers like Cressida Bonas and Liv Bentley. It also notes the brand's sponsorship of the British Fashion Awards and recognition at COP26.
Esin Akan - My Story
Directly from the brand's founder, this official bio details Esin Akan's journey from designing at Burberry to launching her own label in 2012, driven by a mission to create stylish, high-quality, and functional bags for women.