HARRY AUSTIN was born from a unique advantage: direct access to the secrets of Italy's finest luxury handbag makers—Gucci, Prada, and Salvatore Ferragamo.
While living in Florence, Italy, where I studied design and savored the local culture (including a lifetime of pizza and pasta), I learned the secrets of the luxury handbag trade after discovering that my neighbours were the very artisans producing for these iconic brands. This serendipitous connection allowed me to dive into the heart of the designer handbag trade, learning the intricacies of their age-old production processes, design principles and source the finest Italian materials.
After realising that luxury doesn't need to come with an inflated price tag, this sparked the creation of HARRY AUSTIN. An Australian handbag label that bridges the gap between exorbitantly priced designer brands and fast fashion alternatives.
— Katie Teague, Founder & Designer
At HARRY AUSTIN, we’re committed to making premium Italian leather handbags accessible to savvy women worldwide. By avoiding the excessive markups of traditional luxury brands, we pass the value directly to our customers. Rooted in the principles of quiet luxury, our handbags are crafted with quality materials, timeless design and exceptional attention to detail. Thoughtfully functional and effortlessly elegant, each piece reflects the style and values of the modern woman, without the guilt of overspending.
Our bags are made from 100% genuine natural-grain Italian leather with a pebbled finish. Each bag is expertly handcrafted to look and feel softly structured and lightweight, to be durable and water-resistant and exude a rich earthy leather aroma. For us, a top-quality product begins with exceptional ingredients.