Cuyana

When Karla Gallardo, at eighteen, relocated from Ecuador to the United States to pursue a degree in applied mathematics, she had the idea for Cuyana. She has always been interested in fashion, so the sheer number of things was the first thing she noticed as being drastically different from her own country. She was overpowered by crowded malls and never-ending deals. And despite always being confronted with the newest fashions, she fought to find high-quality items within her price range.

Cuyana's iconic leather bags will always be recognizable. But as the brand expands, so does its selection of goods. For everyday use, Cuyana offers totes, slings, crossbodies, and messenger bags.

Cuyana, who considers time to be a luxury, thinks that the "fewer, better" feature would help consumers live a sensible, minimalist lifestyle. Cuyana goods are therefore created to prevent obsolescence, to be simple to use, to be of high quality, and to have a long lifespan.

Cuyana, in instance, is not a designer handbag with a high price tag. The fact that Meghan Markle, the daughter-in-law of a British royal, adores this mid-range handbag company is proof of its popularity.

Founded: Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah

Founded year: 2011

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Website: https://www.cuyana.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuyana/