HARRY AUSTIN was born from my rare and personal insight into the world of Italian luxury.
While living in Florence, Italy, I was lucky enough to discover that my neighbours were some of the master artisans behind Gucci, Prada, and Salvatore Ferragamo. As I studied design and soaked up the beauty (and pasta!) of Italian life, they generously took me under their wing, mentoring me, sharing their trade secrets, and guiding me through the intricacies of luxury craftsmanship.
They taught me how to source the finest materials, master timeless design principles, and understand what truly sets a luxury handbag apart. What I learned was simple: true quality doesn’t have to come with an inflated price tag. That belief sparked the creation of HARRY AUSTIN.
— Katie Teague, Founder & Designer
Many luxury handbags are beautiful but impractical - too delicate, too expensive, or reserved for special occasions. At HARRY AUSTIN, we believe luxury should be lived in, not locked away. That’s why our bags combine timeless design, premium Italian leather, and everyday functionality - all at an accessible price. Each piece is handcrafted to look refined and beautiful, yet made to be lived in - offering the sophistication of designer quality without the limitations or the markup.
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.