We're a family-owned business built on the bond between two cousins who are closer than sisters. When you shop with AALLYN, you're supporting two moms who are passionate about setting an example for their daughters—showing them what it means to dream boldly, stand tall, and never settle. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a part of this journey with us.
Pictured: Allyn & Sharon, circa 1995
AALLYN began long before it had a name. It started in the quiet hours of my childhood, wandering the mall on my own while my mom worked her shifts, watching strangers who always looked so put together. I was fascinated by them, by the way their handbags and jewelry made them stand out with such confidence.
As I got older, that fascination grew into something more meaningful. I began buying secondhand handbags to resell so I could contribute and put myself through school. To make each piece worth selling, I taught myself how to restore them. I took them apart, cleaned them, repaired them, and learned their construction from the inside out. Working with bags in this hands-on way showed me what made something beautiful, what made it usable, and why most pieces were rarely both.
From there, I started selling on Poshmark and eventually grew a community of nearly 400,000 women who trusted me to help them find pieces that fit their real lives.
Those years taught me what matters. They taught me to pay attention, to listen, to care, and to build trust one person at a time. When AALLYN finally took shape, it wasn’t because I wanted to chase trends. It was because I wanted to create something honest, useful, and beautiful, something that reflected the kind of life I was trying to build.
AALLYN is personal to me. It’s shaped by my values, my family, and the women who supported me long before this was a business. Everything we make begins with real life in mind, the daily routines, the small frustrations, the moments where a well designed piece can make your day feel a little lighter.
And if you’re here reading this, I want to say thank you. You’re supporting a small, family run business that exists because women like you shared what they needed and trusted me to build something around it. This brand was born from that connection, and it will always be at the heart of what we do.
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Allyn
Founder, AALLYN
Our mission
Our goal is to create beautiful and versatile handbags that feel as good as they look.
Thoughtfulness leads in every design choice we make, from making every bag wearable in multiple ways to styles that feel comfortable to wear. Each detail is crafted with care, finding harmony between function and beauty in silhouettes that never go out of style. We want your bag to meet you wherever you are, in whatever season you’re in, and to feel like it was made with you in mind. Every part of AALLYN is built with intention, and we hope you feel that intention in every part of your experience with us.
Our slow-fashion philosophy
Though we’re in the business of producing, we’re big believers in the slow-fashion philosophy. It guides every decision we make as a company, from purposeful design to our commitment against contributing to unnecessary overproduction. In a world that often favors quantity over quality, and ever-changing trends, we take pride in mindful choices and in creating seasonless style that lasts.
Our factory
Each of our bags is made in a 30-person, family-owned factory, where small-batch production allows us to stay true to our commitment to thoughtful design and conscious consumption. We chose our factory because, as a smaller operation, they understood and embraced our vision of growing at a deliberate pace that respects both our families' needs. Together, we’ve created a partnership that allows us all to grow at a sustainable pace.
By working closely with our factory, we’re able to optimize our orders, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency. Our small-batch approach isn’t just about better products; it’s also about supporting better working conditions and avoiding the exploitation of labor that comes with mass outsourcing and fast fashion. While our small-batch approach sometimes leads to products being out of stock for prolonged periods, we believe this is a small price to pay for creating something more sustainable and reflective of our values. We look forward to where this journey will take us. Learn more
Our leather
Our bags are made of cowhide leather, which we treat with a custom polymer coating that enhances the color and provides a protective layer for durability. This coating is applied to all of our bag leathers, including smooth and pebbled finishes. Our coating gives the leather a smooth, uniform appearance, resulting in a beautiful sheen.
Inspired by our founder's experience as a new mom, our collection reflects a desire for elegance without the high maintenance. She envisioned bags that offer a designer aesthetic while being resilient enough to meet the demands of daily life. Each piece is hand-crafted and thoughtfully constructed, so you don’t have to compromise style or practicality.