CRAFTSMANSHIP MATTERS
At Silver & Riley, we believe that excellence in craftsmanship is at the heart of every luxury item. Italy has long been regarded as the global capital of leather making, known for its rich heritage, artistry, and commitment to quality. By manufacturing our leather bags in Italy, we align ourselves with centuries of tradition and expertise that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Italian artisans are renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, their mastery of leatherworking techniques, and their dedication to creating pieces that stand the test of time.
Italy’s deep-rooted culture of craftsmanship resonates with our own values at Silver & Riley. We are committed to offering products that are not only beautiful and functional but also tell a story of tradition, passion, and timeless elegance. By producing in Italy, we ensure that every bag we create meets the highest standards of quality and carries with it the essence of true luxury.
Our Values: Luxury with Purpose
We believe fashion should be a force for meaningful change, standing for something far beyond aesthetics. As a woman-led brand, we proudly uphold the values of ethics and integrity in everything we do. Our core principles—customer focus, product innovation, inclusivity, team diversity, and social responsibility—guide us in creating products that blend timeless style with a higher purpose.
We are dedicated to being responsible stewards, committed to making a positive and lasting impact in the ways we can. We strive to be a force for good and we believe that businesses can succeed by doing what’s right.
EMPOWERING WOMEN
While our products are designed for all genders, we proudly champion and celebrate women. Through our Buy 1, Give 5 program and grant initiatives, we dedicate 5% of revenue to supporting women entrepreneurs worldwide. By providing funding and opportunities, we aim to empower women to succeed, thrive, and create lasting change in their communities.
Sustainability
Tackling the fashion industry’s wastefulness, we commit to responsible production and conscious consumption. By selecting long-lasting materials and minimizing excess production, we reduce waste without compromising quality. Together, we aim to build a better planet by encouraging mindful choices that benefit both our customers and the environment. Read more about our Sustainability Commitments here.
Inclusivity and Diversity
True beauty lies in diversity, and our commitment to inclusivity is woven into every aspect of our brand. We intentionally celebrate a diverse world by showcasing models who reflect our vibrant global community. We create products that resonate with a multicultural audience, ensuring everyone can see themselves reflected in the luxury we offer.
AS SEEN IN
Our skilled artisans ensure every detail is perfect, from design to delivery
Guided by integrity, we uphold HIGH standards of craftsmanship and service, never cutting corners
Our offerings
We create elegant and luxurious travel and fashion accessories that never compromise on style or quality. Crafted in the same renowned Italian factories as other Italian luxury brands, our artisans pay meticulous attention to every detail, using only top-tier materials.
Our designs seamlessly blend style and functionality, making every journey more luxurious. With rich colors and timeless craftsmanship, our bags are crafted to elevate your style and enhance your experience. We believe that exceptional quality is essential to providing our customers with the best possible experience, and this commitment drives everything we do.
Our timeless and classic travel and fashion accessories are designed to make moving around as seamless as they are stylish. Featuring premium full-grain calf or cowhide leather that matures gracefully, developing a rich patina over time, our bags also include high-grade components like metal accessories and threads sourced from the finest suppliers. Age and gender inclusive, Silver & Riley bags are thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of modern, style-conscious individuals.
our leathers
We are committed to using the finest materials for our handcrafted Italian goods. Each piece is crafted with premium leathers sourced exclusively from trusted Italian tanneries, ensuring unparalleled quality and craftsmanship.
Calf Leather: Luxuriously soft and smooth, it exudes sophistication and ages gracefully, developing a unique patina over time.
Cowhide Leather: Known for its strength and sleek finish, it offers durability and style, perfect for travel and daily use.
Saffiano Leather: With its distinctive crosshatch texture, it’s scratch-resistant, chic, and ideal for long-lasting elegance.
Vegan Leather: A sustainable, durable option with a polished look, for those making a conscious choice without sacrificing style.
Each leather is thoughtfully selected based on the bag’s purpose, ensuring every Silver & Riley piece balances exceptional craftsmanship, functionality, and luxurious design.
our standards
Being ethical producers is a core value for us, which is why we are selective about the partners we collaborate with. Our partners upholds the following certifications:
Leather Working Group - Gold Certification
Company with Management System
Certified
ISO 9001:2015 for Quality
ISO 14001:2015 for environmental impact
ISO 28000 for Supply chain safety management
OEKO-TEX Leather Standard
Der Blauer Engel certification for reduced environmental impact
BRAND STORY
We launched in late 2019 inspired by a sense of possibility and a desire to make moving around more beautiful and enjoyable.
The journey began in 2018 when our founder decided to bring a nearly decade-long vision to life: to create a luxury travel and accessories brand that perfectly blends functionality with style to fill the void in the market that seemed to lack products that were both aesthetically pleasing and practical. She conducted extensive market research and leaned in on focus groups to identify preferences and common challenges. Then the search for skilled artisans led to Italy, where excellence and quality are core values, and sustainability is prioritized. 136 rejections and closed doors later, Silver & Riley was born.
Today, our products are meticulously crafted in the Tuscan region of Italy and we pay particular attention to detail and customer intimacy throughout the entire process. Most of our items are also designed to be multifunctional offering maximum utility and exceptional value so you can always get the most bang for your buck.
Buy 1, Give 5: Empowering Women
We award 5% of all sales to women entrepreneurs both in the U.S. and in emerging economies, with the ambitious goal of supporting 1,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030.
The Buy 1, Give 5 program is our hallmark program that supports women entrepreneurs through the issuance of micro-grants to help start, grow and scale their businesses.
Starting a business can be financially overwhelming. Women, particularly those from underrepresented groups, often encounter even greater hurdles due to systemic economic and income inequalities, which can severely limit their ability to scale and grow. We understand these challenges firsthand, which is why this program is so critical to our mission.
Through Buy 1, Give 5, we aim to empower women entrepreneurs across a range of industries, helping them fund their dreams. 5% of all sales are allocated to this fund and awarded to women entrepreneurs bi-annually with our last funding round awarding $10,000. We launched this program right at the start, so it continues to grow as we do. As of 2024, we’ve awarded 32 grants, so we still have a long way to go from our goal of 1,000.
You can feel great knowing that not only are you purchasing a quality product, you’re also helping potentially close the opportunity gap for underrepresented women entrepreneurs.
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About the Founder and Designer
Hi, I'm Lola, and I'm so grateful you're here. Silver & Riley is my life's passion, and I am thankful every day to do this work.
Getting here has been quite the journey. With no manufacturing connections, contacts or funding, it took me a year of literally knocking on doors in Italy and 136 rejections to find my first partner factory. But I was determined. I often joke that throughout this journey, I've taken the long staircase and felt every step along the way. Silver & Riley was built from the ground up, completely self-funded. Along the way, I’ve experienced my share of failures, but each setback has only strengthened my resolve.
I have held every role in the brand from creative director to shipping, customer experience, quality control, marketing, social media, and everything in between. It's all instilled a deeper sense of humility and made me appreciate every aspect of the business even more. Today, I’m grateful to share this journey with my team, but the resilience it took to build Silver & Riley has steered the brand’s mission and reinforced my purpose of creating meaningful impact through my work.
The journey of Silver & Riley began much earlier than when we launched. it started taking shape when I was just 9 years old. Growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and Agege, Lagos, I witnessed extreme poverty that shaped my life’s purpose and I vowed to always honor every opportunity I’m afforded and to use my work to be of service to others.
I’m a lifelong learner, dreamer, and doer, passionate about people, the world, and making things better. My journey has taken me across more than 100 countries where I’ve drawn inspiration from diverse cultures; from the streets of New York and Lagos to the shores of Rio and Okinawa and the hills of Valparaíso and Auckland. These experiences, combined with my educational background in engineering, mathematics and business, and my late mother’s love for fashion, fuel my dedication to creating high-quality products.
Silver & Riley reflects my belief in resilience, possibility, and using business as a force for good. For example, through initiatives like our Buy 1, Give 5 program, we aim to empower and uplift other Women entrepreneurs.
Before dedicating myself fully to Silver & Riley, I enjoyed a successful corporate career as a Strategy Consulting Executive at Accenture and Deloitte and later as VP of GTM Strategy at Salesforce, where I also led the firm’s Black ERG globally.
Outside of Silver & Riley, I’m passionate about education, economic empowerment, diversity and inclusion, and Women’s rights. When I’m not working, you can find me enjoying photography, cheering at sporting events, exploring car shows, or traveling to Liège, Belgium for the best waffles ever :)
What's in a name?
Silver & Riley honors my late mother, a skilled entrepreneur who ran several businesses including a jewelry business. She often adorned my siblings and I in beautiful gold pieces, but I preferred silver, inspiring her special nickname for me. Nearly two decades since her passing, the name Silver & Riley carries her memory and brand principles.
Her influence extends beyond the name, as I apply the customer intimacy lessons I learned from her, striving to make each customer feel valued and important. I truly consider our community family and always strive to go above and beyond to serve.
I hope you appreciate the passion, dedication, and care infused into every aspect of our brand. Thank you for choosing us!
xoxo, Lola and the Silver & Riley team