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Episode 1: Why is Italian Leather so highly regarded?
This is a question we are often asked – why do people consider Italy the capital of leather making in the world. So first, It’s important to not...
Read moreElegant, luxurious, and thoughtfully designed, Silver & Riley offers travel and fashion accessories that never compromise on style or quality. Our Made in Italy products are crafted in the same renowned factories, following the meticulous processes of other established high-end luxury brands. We are dedicated to providing top-notch items that seamlessly combine style and functionality, ensuring you never have to compromise.
We are proud to be a women-led, principled brand guided by our core values of customer focus, product innovation, inclusivity, team diversity, social awareness, and an unwavering dedication to ethics and integrity.
Our skilled artisans pay impeccable attention to detail from when we begin the design and prototyping process, to when the goods are created and ready to be delivered to you.
Integrity lies at the core of our ethos, and we firmly believe in upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and service. As such, we unequivocally reject the notion of cutting corners.
We create timeless and classic travel and fashion accessories that are aimed at making moving around as seamless and as stylish as possible.
Our bags are gender-inclusive and feature premium full-grain calf or cowhide leather that matures elegantly, acquiring a rich patina over time, as well as high-grade parts, including metal accessories and threads, sourced from top-tier suppliers.
Additionally, our partners hold the following certifications:
We launched in late 2019 inspired by a sense of possibility and a desire to make moving around more seamless and enjoyable. Our founder envisioned a luxury travel and accessories company that blends functionality with style seamlessly 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.
We award 5% of all sales to women entrepreneurs both domestically and in emerging economies.
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, particularly one requiring significant capital, can be challenging. Women, especially those from underrepresented minority groups, may face steeper startup costs due to economic and income inequalities, often limiting their growth potential. We know this well because we faced similar challenges, hence why this program is imperative.
Through our Buy 1, Give 5 program, we seek to assist women entrepreneurs across various industries fund their dreams. 5% of all sales are allocated to this fund and awarded to women entrepreneurs bi-annually. We started this program right at launch, so it grows as we grow.
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.
This is a question we are often asked – why do people consider Italy the capital of leather making in the world. So first, It’s important to not...
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