"What defines the good from the great is craftsmanship, unique classic design, exclusivity, intricate details and functionality. There are many beautiful bags, but beauty is not enough." -Tyler Ellis
LJ Handbag Large in Sapphire Antiqued Leather
Ava Box with custom Horn handle in Sapphire Antiqued Leather
Though she is the daughter of respected fashion designer Perry Ellis, Tyler Ellis is respected in her own right as a women’s handbag designer. Her bags have been seen in hands and on shoulders of empowering women in the media and entertainment industry from Cate Blanchett, to Scarlett Johansson, and Rosie Huntington- Whiteley.
Travel inspires her collections, and she uses top luxury materials to make her bags. In this interview with Ellis, she opens up about her newest fall/winter 2020 collection, what sparked her desire to be a handbag designer, her recent collaboration with Emirati handbag designer Hamda Al Fahim, and how strong women inspire her.
