DeMellier is a fast-growing, award-winning contemporary handbag brand based in London. Founded by Mireia Llusia-Lindh, a Harvard Business School graduate who worked in the fashion industry as a strategy advisor and always had an interest in the world of fashion design. Her mission was to create a brand that would change how people view and carry accessories like handbags. When Mireia decided to launch DeMellier, she knew she wanted to do things differently, so she embarked on a mission to create bags without compromises. As you already know, I love supporting and promoting female-owned and sustainable brands, so before I get into my review, let me mention the main pillars and values of the DeMellier brand, which for the founder herself when building the brand, were a priority, and for me became the reason why I loved their purses.
1. Empowering women.
All their handbags are designed by women for women – when creating the collections, Mireia and her all-female design team think first and foremost about all the amazing women who will be wearing their pieces. Each DeMellier bag is designed to make women feel special and empowered.
2. Sustainability.
All their handbags are handcrafted in southern Spain by local artisans using the finest Italian and Spanish leathers. The materials are sustainable as possible, and they only work with certified tanneries and trusty factories that offer fair wages and a safe working environment. DeMellier handbags are crafted with smooth, small-grained/grained, croc, or lizard-effect leather. In their summer collections, you can also find beautiful designs made of plastic-free raffia and baskets made from 100% natural palm leaves.
3. A Bag, a Life.
DeMellier was founded with the vision of doing things differently, and what’s really worth mentioning is that from every sale, they donate funds to purchase a set of lifesaving vaccines and treatments aimed to save the life of a child in need. You can read more about their permanent charity initiative in collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages here.
4. Timeless designs.
They are modern yet timeless and will stand the test of time.
So, finally, let’s summarize all the pros of the DeMellier’s Bag :
- ethical production
- sustainable and high-quality materials
- charity initiative
- classic and timeless design
- fair price
- uniqueness
