Fruit-Derived Materials • Artisan Made • Limited Releases

Fruit-Derived Materials • Artisan Made • Limited Releases

Luxury, Grown Differently

Luxury Accessories Made From Fruit

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The Current Harvest

Limited releases shaped by hand and made to endure.

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Objects of Desire, Made From Fruit

The Avy Bag - Black The Avy Bag - Black
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The Avy Bag - Black

$448.00
A structured brown leather handbag with a gold-tone circular metal handle and a small wooden sphere accent, featuring the brand name 'Jean Paul Gaultier' printed in gold on the front, set against a plain off-white background. The Avy Bag - Cognac

The Avy Bag - Cognac

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  • The Vernay Standard

    Beauty comes first. Innovation is built in.

  • Apple Leather
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    Fruit, Reimagined

    Fruit-industry byproducts become refined, next-generation materials.

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    Crafted by Hand

    Small-batch construction honors the maker and the object.

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    Designed to Endure

    Considered forms, limited production, and fewer compromises.

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From Orchard Waste to Heirloom Object

We transform fruit-industry byproducts into supple, expressive alternatives to animal leather, then entrust them to skilled artisans. The result is quiet luxury with a material story worth knowing.

Worn, Loved, Remembered

  • Beautifully Made

    Some of the most beautiful shoes I’ve purchased this year.

    Conscious Consumer

  • Comfort, All Night

    They’re so comfortable. I danced in them all night.

    Quanasia Graham

  • Craftsmanship in Every Detail

    Beautiful: the craftsmanship, the detail, the color, and the sole.

    Melody Cowan

  • A structured brown leather handbag with a gold-tone circular metal handle and a small wooden sphere accent, featuring the brand name 'Jean Paul Gaultier' printed in gold on the front, set against a plain off-white background.
  • Brown leather handbag with gold chain on a background of cacti
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The Avy Bag - Cognac

$448.00
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Materials & Craft

  • Apple-derived vegan leather selected for its expressive grain and sculptural hand.
  • Hand-finished by skilled artisans in small production runs.
  • Considered hardware and construction designed to make each piece an enduring object.

NEW COLOR. PRE-ORDER NOW. SHIPPING THIS FALL.

She’s officially in production and drops Fall 2026. Be the first to reserve the newest color before this limited release arrives.

Our iconic statement bag is designed to be seen. Sculptural in shape and crafted from innovative apple leather, she is finished with a structured metal frame, polished wood accents, and a detachable chain. Compact yet unforgettable, she carries your essentials while becoming the centerpiece of every look.

  • Handmade by Portuguese Artisans
  • 50% Biodegradable Apple Leather Outer 
  • Vegan Leather Lining
  • Metal Frame & Wood Accents
  • One Size
  • 7" Height X 6" Width X 3" Depth - dimensions without handle (fit's a full size phone, lipstick, and inside wallet for cards)
  • Comes with detachable metal chain

Made from Apples | Made in Portugal 

Click here for more info on returns & shipping, please note that we only offer store credit and exchanges at this time. 

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