“For the woman who seeks meaning in what she carries…”

Nine Months Later, The Bag Was Born

A nine-month journey across continents, shaped by people, challenges, and hundreds of decisions. From the idea to the design, from materials to the sample, nothing came easily. This is a story of purpose and perseverance.

Women’s empowerment guided every step of the process. Timeless and classic, quietly bold. Luxurious but not loud. Made of leather, yet from cruelty-free materials; vegan but without plastic. Produced sustainably and eco-friendly. In small batches. We were bound to face challenges, and indeed many arose.

A Story of Resilience

To anchor our vision, we needed a source of inspiration: a deeply rooted story. The founder’s rich cultural background presented one such myth: N* D*, reincarnated into nine forms of femininity. The first of these is S*, riding a bull, holding a trident and a l*, symbolizing strength, purity, inner peace, and above all, resilience. And so, the L* became our symbol.

Shaping the L*

Our first bag had to echo a l*. Its softness was balanced by the sharpness of the trident, a subtle edge, a sense of power.

Early sketches explored that contrast through a simple, rounded silhouette paired with a sharp trident detail. Designs were shared with our target audience, whose feedback helped refine the direction.

Not all of them survived. The curve of the top became the focus. Could it truly resemble a l*? Could a zipper glide smoothly along that curve? 

 Eventually, the first mock-up was created.

Crafted in Ubrique

To bring the mock-up to life, we needed artisans who could appreciate and honour the design. Our initial samples were made in Bangladesh, but the results lacked the refinement we required. We made a strategic decision to move production to Spain.

 

Called the Leather Capital of Europe, Ubrique and neighbouring Prado del Rey are places where everyone knows each other, their lives revolve around leather, and the craft of leatherworking has been practiced since Moorish times. The passion is in their genes, and they bring it to their work. 

 

The workshop manager took the sampling into his own experienced hands, and the factory produced a sculpted bag. It made the bag look softer and distinctly more feminine. Passion turned into craftsmanship.

Material Odyssey

Choosing the right makers was only half the journey; the materials had to support the shape, the story, and the values behind it.

Our commitment to ethical materials met real-world challenges. The vegan-material market is full of hype, inconsistency, and short-lived innovations. Some “organic” materials, like fruit leather, appeared rough and too literal. Others had long lead times, limited availability, or unreliable quality.

We explored options at sustainable-leather trade shows, compared textures, and prioritized suppliers near our factory.

Ultimately, we selected European-made vegan materials that look and behave like leather, beautifully, reliably, and with minimal environmental impact. We were very fortunate that every leather alternative performed well in this process.

With the material finally chosen and the sample produced, we moved into the next stage: production sample.

Quiet Luxury in the Details

Bringing the bag from sample to production required countless refinements.

Achieving a smooth glide of the zip along the steep curve demanded persistence and collaboration between the patternmaker and the designer. All hardware was plated to match our premium YKK brass zips with a non‑tarnish finish.

We had to remove our original trident (too sharp for airport security) and leave only our brand logo and l* symbol. Those were ultimately cast in brass by a partner jewellery manufacturer.

The strap length and proportions were refined repeatedly to allow cross-body and shoulder wear. Colors were chosen by examining current trends and aligning with the concept's story. Additionally, the bags had to match different wardrobes and, importantly, various skin tones.

Exceptionally, every piece underwent stringent quality control to ensure no compromise on craftsmanship.

Carry the Story

After nine months of hard work and passionate discussions, we crafted the L*L* bag.  It was a challenging journey, inspired by S*’s resilient spirit. Each component was carefully designed, selected, tested, and refined so that the bag embodies resilience, strength, purity, and inner peace.

 

We hope you will wear this piece of quiet luxury, rooted in mythology and meaning, and that it will constantly remind you of your own resilience, power, and growth.