Esin Akan is a British company known for its adaptable leather purses and luxurious designs. The designer founded her eponymous company with the purpose of providing lovely bags that are functional as well as fashionable. And right now, the brand is giving you free early access to its Black Friday sale (as well as up to 50% off select styles) if you sign up for its VIP club. One of the things that fans appreciate about Esin Akan is that each piece in its collection is convertible, allowing you to seamlessly transition from day to evening, weekend to wedding, work to weekend away. It's no surprise that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is a fan of the brand. Esin Akan's bags all include free shipping and returns, a lifetime quality guarantee, and free monogramming.
The unique and timeless bags are handcrafted in Turkey using responsibly sourced calf leather and are designed with utility in mind. Aside from the materials it uses, the brand takes other notable steps toward sustainability, such as its partnership with ECOLOGI, through which native trees are planted around the world for every purchase made on the Esin Akan website. We've rounded up some of our favourite offerings from the brand in honour of the early Black Friday sale. If you can't wait until the sale, you can get 10% off right now by entering the code ENJOY10.
The brand's best-seller is the Belgravia Bag, which is available in tiny and midi sizes. The soft-bodied bag's double-layered adjustable strap allows it to be worn on the shoulder, stretched to wear crossbody, or totally detachable to be used as a traditional clutch for an evening out. "Lovely little bag, very good quality materials and finish," one reviewer said. I like how the strap length can be adjusted to fit a cross-body style or worn over the shoulder - it also looks good as a clutch! It will be put to good use."
This extra-light, casual tote is excellent for work or vacation and includes a huge internal side pocket to keep vital items close at reach. When full, the drawstring clasp stretches, changing this daily tote into a spacious weekender. "This is such a light and capacious bag, I use it everywhere!" remarked one reviewer. At work, on weekends, and on vacation. It easily fits my child's extras for school drop-offs as well as my laptop when I'm on my way to a client meeting in the city. Elegant design without large logos of major brands. I adore it, and I receive numerous compliments every day! Everyone in the office had to order.
The Midi Chelsea Clutch, like the Belgravia, can be worn crossbody or on the shoulder owing to its extended and removable strap. This selection, however, may also be worn around the waist as a hands-free belt bag made of exquisite embossed leather. "I received the Chelsea Bag as a gift and I absolutely LOVE it!" wrote one reviewer. What a clever bag; I can wear it so many different ways! I'm going to get one for my mother!"
