Senreve: the go-to label for bags that mean business
Tired of not being able to find a handbag that married beautiful design with practicality and versatility, entrepreneurs Coral Chung and Wendy Wen founded their label, SENREVE – and set about creating bags that would meet the expectations of women around the world
From work and travel to family and social commitments, the daily demands of modern life mean that our closets have to meet an ever-changing set of criteria. And with an increasing awareness of our responsibility for the planet, shopping sustainably – and putting quality over quantity – has never been more important. Why buy separate items for your nine-to-five and weekend wardrobes when you could invest in pieces that work for both? It was this sentiment that brought entrepreneurs Coral Chung and Wendy Wen together in 2016, united by a shared ambition to create a luxury brand for women that married form with function.
As two women working in the male-dominated tech and finance industries in Silicon Valley, Chung and Wen had both struggled to find functional handbags that didn’t compromize on style. The options were limited to either masculine laptop bags and briefcases or designer pieces for women that simply weren’t practical enough for their multi-faceted lives. And so together they launched Senreve: a handbag label founded on the principle of defying tradeoffs.
Many of Senreve’s bags are convertible and can be worn in multiple ways. The fan-favorite Maestra bag, for example, can be worn as a backpack, satchel, tote and crossbody – plus, it holds a laptop (up to 15 inches in size) and features eight interior compartments, so you can neatly organize your personal belongings – making it perfect for work, weekend and beyond. With its minimalist, ultra-sleek design, the capacious Voya Tote is another versatile option that can carry a laptop. Senreve is committed to offering its customers choices, which is why the bags are available in five leather types and over 30 different colorways.
“All of the leather is sourced directly in Italy from ethical suppliers and materials are reused whenever possible
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Craftsmanship is of utmost importance at Senreve. Every bag is made in Italy, in the same factory that some of the world’s top luxury brands use. The master artisans constructing each piece are skilled in a difficult inside-out technique – something that only a few factories in the world are able to do – to ensure the quality and durability of each design. What’s more, the brand is committed to sustainability. It operates a zero-waste policy, meaning that it is committed to never over-producing. All of the leather is sourced directly in Italy from ethical suppliers, and materials are reused whenever possible instead of disposing of them, while the brand only works with tanneries that strive to reduce their environmental footprint and care for their employees.
With these principles in mind, it’s easy to see why the label has amassed a roster of A-list fans including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Angelina Jolie and Brie Larson, to name a few. Whether you’re drawn to the clean lines of the Voya tote or the ultra-versatile Maestra, you can rest assured that your bag will keep up with your everyday life, no compromizes necessary.