From belts to backpacks: Young Russian brands of accessories
BEGIN YOUR BUSINESS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF TODAY'S RUSSIA'S REALITY - Prezlozhnoe enterprise, especially if it concerns the production of clothing, shoes or accessories. In a series of materials we talk about young local brands united by a certain segment: bags, underwear, shoes or outerwear.
Leather accessories - a niche that is very popular in Russia. Not only belts and bags are made of this durable material, but also covers for notebooks, business card holders, waist belts and much more. We have collected nine brands that are worth paying attention not only to those who are looking for a roomy backpack, but also to those who want to give a memorable gift to a loved one - not much replicated (many things are produced in a small number of copies) and supporting local production.
Asya malbershtein
The brand, which was one of the first to successfully manufacture leather goods and accessories, is from St. Petersburg Asya Malbershtein. Now there is nothing in her assortment: well-tailored coats, and practical dress-shirts, and even bathrobes, which are a shame to wear only at home. Still, leather items, especially backpacks, are still the trademark of Asya Malbershtein and the first thing that comes to mind when it is mentioned. In addition to bags and backpacks made of leather, which has become the brand's trademark material, you can buy aprons, bandages and skirts. Of the relative innovations, it is worth noting small bags with color applications that will suit everyone who loves bright accents.
For six years of its existence, the brand has not made a single full-fledged presentation and has not positioned itself in Russian fashion weeks, focusing on sales organization and design. And it worked: laconic things without unnecessary seams and details speak for themselves. Of course, affordable prices are not what the brand can boast of, but given the increased prices for raw materials, this is completely justified. Prices for famous backpacks start at 12,900 rubles. You can buy everything in the online store on the website of the brand.
Kokosina
Alexandra Kosova is the creator and designer of the brand with the charming name Kokosina, whose first test collection was sold in 2011 at the “Poster Picnic”. At the moment, under the brand Kokosina produced backpacks, bags, braided laces, bracelets, passport covers, pencil cases (which can be used as wallets) and tassel charms. Prices for small items start at 1000 rubles, and the most expensive backpack bag (which is also the cutest) with a modification will cost about 10 thousand rubles. The brand sews leather not only in black: backpacks of dusty, pastel colors are presented in its online store in abundance and in fact turn out to be cheaper than any mass-market. Now the brand is sold in Click-Boutique and Podium Market, as well as things can be ordered in the online store of the same name.
Nim Design
The first part of the brand name Nim Design stands for New Intelligent Me. Its creators strive to make "fun functional minimalism," and so far everything is working out. Small bags of a rigid form became their real business card. Comfortable to wear thanks to the wide strap, practical and suitable for almost everything (with the help of special mounts - even to the bike), these bags worth 9,300 rubles can be ordered from the brand via Instagram. All ideas are experienced designers in the first place on themselves and only then run into production. In addition to small handbags, the brand can be found minimalist clutches.
BeraGroup
Another brand from the Northern capital in this collection is BeraGroup, which was founded by two designer friends. Intricate complex shirts and coats, predominantly black, are its base. “It's not so much about minimalism, unusual cut, but also in a calm range of earthy shades, natural fabrics, leather and high quality of work,” - this is how girls describe their work. They produce leather backpacks and bags of unusual shapes under the Ginz line, and accessories are not divided into men's and women's. In addition to voluminous backpacks, you can also find hard-shaped belt bags, glasses cases (900 rubles), suspenders (3,500 rubles) and bracelets (about 650 rubles) from BeraGroup. In Moscow, things of the brand can be bought all in the same Podium Market and Khokhlovka. There is also an online store through which you can request a thing of the desired size or color.
Handwers
Moscow brand of accessories, the name of which - an abbreviation of handworkers, that is, "artisans". Since 2012, Handwers has been producing laptop cases, wallets, pencil cases and, of course, backpacks and bags. From the interview to the FURFUR site, it becomes clear how responsibly the creators approach the details: "It can take two weeks between drawing the very first sketch and releasing the model, or maybe half a year." The quality of materials and performance is what distinguishes it from other similar ones. And although initially the brand was positioned rather as “accessories for men”, now it’s difficult to divide their things by gender: they are equally good as a gift for a girl. A list of stores in which accessories are presented can be found here, but you can also place an order directly on the brand's website. The key keeper and other trifles stand at around 1,500 rubles, and a backpack - about 20 thousand.
E.K.Goods
Behind the name of the brand E.K.Goods is a small team from Moscow. They focus on the production of functional leather items: business card holders (500 rubles), passport covers (700 rubles) and organizers (3,700 rubles) are best for them. Their backpacks look quite characteristic and will surely appeal to those who always have to carry a laptop, books and much more. It also closes with a few buttons and is additionally fixed with a strap - so it is unlikely that someone will be able to quietly pull out of his wallet in public transport.
Maris Chemnitz
The founder of the brand Maria Sudnitsyna was born in the German city of Chemnitz. There she began to be interested in leather craft and was trained by local craftsmen. Her clutches, backpacks and small trifles of various colors are still made by hand, and the designer prefers Italian to materials. A crimson clutch will cost 6900 rubles, and a large backpack approximately 18 900 rubles.
B for Bags
B for Bags, like many of their colleagues from this list, hails from St. Petersburg. The brand has existed since 2011 and has been manufacturing laconic bags and accessories, but does not undertake to make products to order. There is a simple explanation for this: "As a rule, we test the first specimen on ourselves to determine if it is convenient and whether it is necessary to make adjustments to the design." B for Bags strives to do not very trendy things, but rather timeless ones: "We are honest with ourselves, we do not do trendy things, we love and sing everyday life in shape and color." Bag shopper B for Bags costs 3,700 rubles, and a backpack - about 10 thousand rubles. The brand has a very convenient official website, and all purchases can also be made through it.
imakebags
Designer Ksenia Lapshova released the first collection just a few years ago, inspired by vintage bags from European flea markets. In the collection of the brand there are a variety of accessories made of genuine leather: small bags of rigid form (7,200 rubles), backpacks-bags (18,400 rubles), folders for a computer (5,000 rubles) and clutches of saturated colors (10,200 rubles). Imakebags also has a permanent collaboration lineup with another Russian brand - NNedre. Waist bag from it, for example, will cost about 3,500 rubles. The time cycle of the production of one thing can take from 12 hours, which perfectly demonstrates the painstaking approach. All things can be bought in the online store of the brand itself or in Click-Boutique.
CODE: UNIK
The very young brand CODE: UNIK, as well as Nim Design, produces small multifunctional bags, which, depending on the situation, can be worn on oneself and cling to the bike. Simplicity and comfort, perhaps the most important thing for the brand. If we are talking about a belt bag, then it will surely contain a lot of small things in it, and if it is about a key ring, then it will also be a holder for headphones. The brand’s instagram, which pays special attention to photographs, deserves a special praise, so that all presented things look as attractive as possible. The showroom of the brand is located in Moscow, you can make an appointment through all the same Instagram.