28 Trending Bag Brand Businesses [2024]

Updated: January 18th, 2023
Start A Bag Brand

Bags are a staple accessory, and because they are essential in the fashion industry, demand for bags and purses is expected to surge in the coming years.

If you are considering starting a bag brand, there’s no better time than now to turn your dream into reality.

Here are a few tips for starting your own bag brand:

  • Have a clear vision of what kind of brand you want to create.
  • The name of your brand is memorable and easy to spell.
  • Be consistent with your branding material
  • Create a line that includes several different styles and sizes so that there's something for everyone!

Looking for some examples of a bag brand?

Interested in case studies of a successful bag brand? Check out our full list of success stories.

1. COACH

Coach is a luxury fashion brand selling handbags, accessories, and apparel. Founded in 1941, the company caters to a high-end niche customer. With revenues exceeding $4 billion and over 12,000 employees, Coach has established itself as a leading player in the fashion industry. Co-founder Miles Cahn transformed the business from a small workshop into a global powerhouse.

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website traffic: 6.46M/month

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2. Chloe

Discover Chloé's free-spirited femininity and shop the latest designer ready-to-wear, bags, accessories and shoes created in Paris. Shop now.

Where they're located: Wagrain, Salzburg, Austria
Website traffic: 1.32M/month

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4. Furla

Discover the Furla collections: bags, wallets and accessories. Visit the online store and benefit from exclusive offers and free returns.

Where they're located: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Website traffic: 910K/month

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5. Tortuga

"The Best Carry On Travel Bag." -The Wirecutter. Shop carry-on-sized travel backpacks, daypacks, and duffles. Free shipping in the US for orders $49+. Flat-rate shipping worldwide.

How much they make: $3.6M/year
Where they're located: Remote
Current team size: 9
Website traffic: 290K/month

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How We Started A $300K/Month Business Selling Carry On Travel Backpacks

How Tortuga bootstrapped their way to seven figures in revenue, by solving a problem for travelers with their carry-on sized travel backpacks, after overcoming challenges in design, manufacturing, and advertising.

About
Fred started Tortuga almost 14 years ago
Revenue
Fred grew the business to $300K/month
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6. Linjer

Ethically made fine jewelry, leather bags, and watches. Luxury-grade materials and craftsmanship without the luxury markup. Norwegian design studio based in Hong Kong.

How much they make:
Where they're located: San Francisco, CA, USA
Current team size: 10

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7. Swiss Gear

Save on SWISSGEAR travel luggage, laptop & Travel Backpacks and more.

Where they're located: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Website traffic: 190K/month

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8. Luggage Factory

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

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9. Maxwell Scott Bags Ltd

Official UK Store - Maxwell Scott Bags specialise in exquisite leather briefcases, travel luggage & handbags. All our goods are handcrafted by master craftsman from the finest full grain Italian leather. We guarantee our products to improve with age and offer an incredible 25-year guarantee.

How much they make: $3.6M/year
Where they're located: York, England, United Kingdom
Current team size: 14

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$3.6M Per Year Selling Luxury Italian Leather Bags

Maxwell-Scott is a British-born luxury leather goods company handmade in Tuscany that sells to AB degree-level educated professionals with high disposable income and is now taking $400,000 a month across websites in 7 countries.

About
William started Maxwell Scott Bags Ltd over 22 years ago
Revenue
William grew the business to $300K/month
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10. Faire Leather Co.

Singapore's no. 1 Kickstarter campaign - leather bags for men with functional solutions in classic designs that are effortlessly stylish. Sign up to keep updated.

How much they make: $540K/year
Where they're located: Singapore, Singapore
How much did it cost to start: $180K
Current team size: 7

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Capitalizing On Kickstarter To Start A $2.3M Leather Bags And Accessories Brand

Faire Leather Co. is an online leather goods label with a total revenue of approximately $2.3 million, started with a Kickstarter campaign that overfunded eight times, and now operates as a direct-to-consumer (DTC) business that is fully, vertically integrated, saving on costs and able to offer quality products.

About
Ryan started Faire Leather Co. over 6 years ago
Revenue
Ryan grew the business to $45K/month
Costs
It cost Ryan $180000 to start the business
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11. ANIMA IRIS

Shop in demand women's designer handbags and accessories from Anima Iris. Browse our Spring / Summer 2021 collection and Ready to Ship handbags, all uniquely made in Africa.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Philadelphia, PA, USA

12. Mon Purse

Contemporary personalised leather bags and accessories for both women & men. Add your personalised monogram to our bags, vanity cases, handbags, pouches, iphone cases, travel and tech accessories.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Alexandria NSW, Australia
Current team size: 19

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13. Adventurist Backpack Co.

Weather-proof, minimalist design. For every backpack purchased, Adventurist Backpack Co. provides 25 meals to families in need across America. Travel well, do good.

How much they make: $300K/year
Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA
How much did it cost to start: $7K
Current team size: 0

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How This Husband-Wife Duo Started A Backpack Brand That Gives Back

Adventurist Backpack Co has co-founders that have provided nearly 100,000 meals to families in need, which is done through their business partner, Feeding America, and have had their backpacks sold in Urban Outfitters, eBags.com, and over 50 universities and retailers across the US, bootstrapping their business from the beginning.

About
Kelly started Adventurist Backpack Co. over 6 years ago
Revenue
Kelly grew the business to $25K/month
Costs
It cost Kelly $7000 to start the business
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14. Foxly Handmade

Handmade zipper pouches that are made in the USA and support the creative work of artists. Find cactus, succulents, birds, and wildflowers in our current pouch collections.

How much they make: $72K/year
Where they're located: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
How much did it cost to start: $600
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A $3.5K/Month Handmade Bag Company

Foxly Handmade, a handmade bag company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, pivoted to focus on e-commerce sales and scaled their business to anticipate tripling last year's revenue, which was made possible by data analysis to focus on their standout product.

About
Jen started Foxly Handmade almost 8 years ago
Revenue
Jen grew the business to $6K/month
Costs
It cost Jen $600 to start the business
Read by 11,257 founders

15. Gobi Gear

Gobi Gear is ready to help you #PackLikeABoss on your next adventure. Gobi Gear donates 1% sales to One Tree Planted, a non-profit out of Vermont.

How much they make: $240K/year
Where they're located: Bend, Oregon, USA
Current team size: 1

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Starting A Travel Backpack Business And Growing To $20K/Month

Gobi Gear's founder, Chez, designed a unique organizational bag for her trek through Asia, and now, 4 years later, the company sells ultralight outdoor gear and is expanding to an everyday lifestyle line, having raised over $80k on Kickstarter, partnered with 1% For the Planet, and garnered support from major media outlets like Men's Journal and the Chicago Tribune.

About
Chez started Gobi Gear almost 10 years ago
Revenue
Chez grew the business to $20K/month
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16. Wholesale Handbags, Evening Bags, Wallets

Choice Handbags is the most reliable wholesale handbags distributor and offers the trendy styles in Fashion Handbags, Evening Bags, Purses, Wallets, and Accessories

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

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17. ela Handbags

ela was co-founded by Ela & Martin Aldorsson. Handbags and accessories with a high level of craftsmanship, and a signature aesthetic #humbleluxury #elahandbags

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18. Purse-Obsession.com: #1 Source of Wholesale Handbags, Wallets, and Fashion Accessories

Purse Obsession is a top supplier of wholesale handbags. Low minimum order of $50. Free shipping on orders over $300. Discount promo codes available.

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA

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19. Lunchbox Packs

Lunchbox is the anti-theft, lightweight, customizable pack that has your back no matter the adventure. With a patented hydration cooler, easy access phone pockets, interchangeable designs, and military grade materials, Lunchbox guarantees that you're ready for every adventure.

How much they make: $660K/year
Where they're located: New York, New York, USA
Current team size: 7

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Inventing An Anti-Theft Bag For Music Festival Goers

Lunchbox, an anti-theft festival hydration pack, was created to solve the top issues facing festival attendees and has since reached $36k in monthly revenue after a successful Kickstarter campaign.

About
Tom started Lunchbox Packs about 6 years ago
Revenue
Tom grew the business to $55K/month
Read by 5,226 founders

20. Brandbags.gr

Brandbags.gr - Γυναικείες Τσάντες, Γυναικεία Παπούτσια, Ανδρικά Παπούτσια, Επαγγελματικά, Είδη Ταξιδίου • ΔΩΡΕΑΝ Mεταφορικά & Επιστροφές • Αγοράστε online

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21. KASA

KASA is a fashion accessory brand for both men and women. They have lace-ups and Oxfords, ankle boots, dress sneakers, and many other categories of shoes. Their boots are inspired by the Dutch masters.

How much they make: $960K/year
Where they're located: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A $80K/Month Luxury Shoes And Accessories Brand

16-year-old entrepreneur founds KASA, an online luxury shoe and accessory boutique with over 270 luxury shoes in the collection, generating $80k in monthly profits and exploring expansion into lower-end shoes and custom shoes for the poor.

About
Kartik started KASA over 5 years ago
Revenue
Kartik grew the business to $80K/month
Read by 20,420 founders

22. The Same Direction

The Same Direction manufactures backpacks, bags, travel goods, and accessories with the highest-quality leather, and canvas. TSD is full of unexpected details.

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23. Brand Bag Girl

  100% Authentic   8 Week Payment Plans   Free Personal Shopping   Fast Consignment sign up to receive offers, product alerts, & more @instagram

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24. Name Brand Bag Co

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25. brandbags

Brand Bags LLC | American Made Leather Totes & Bags. Brand Bags are unique, one of a kind sustainable leather totes and bags. Brand Bags are 100% American made. Brand Bags now has an updated collection of beautiful bison totes and bags.

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26. Replica Chanel

27. Troubadour

Based in London, Troubadour specialises in minimalist bags and accessories, designed for maximum performance. Timeless designs with twenty-first century touches. Stylish, but comfortable. Natural, yet waterproof. Lightweight, but hard-wearing.

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