Meet My Friend, Brynn Capella

You know how there are some brands you come across and immediately think, I need to tell everyone about this? That’s exactly how I felt when I discovered Brynn Capella Leather Goods, and today I’m doing exactly that.

Brynn is a self-taught designer who grew up in Southern California and eventually brought a little of that laid-back coastal ease to Chicago, where she now handcrafts luxurious leather bags and accessories in small batches on the south side of the city. No logos, fast fashion, or assembly lines. Just beautifully made pieces that are built to last and designed to be carried for years, not seasons.

What I love about Brynn’s work is how intentional it is. Every bag is made from rich, full-grain leather in distinctive colors and finishes you won’t find anywhere else, leather that actually gets softer and more beautiful the longer you carry it. And because she runs a little-to-no waste brand, even her smaller leather offcuts become something beautiful: bracelets, wallets, and her wildly popular interchangeable bag straps.

This is the kind of brand that makes you feel good about what you’re buying.

Her most beloved design is the Lauren Crossbody, a 6-in-1 convertible bag that’s been creating bag envy since 2010. Brynn designed it because she was tired of choosing between style and functionality. She wanted one bag that could do it all: weekday meetings, weekend errands, travel days, dinner out. She added outside front pockets for easy access, darted the corners for a flattering shape, and built in two detachable straps with multiple attachment points so you can wear it six different ways. (The backpack option was actually discovered by one of her biggest fans, a happy accident that made an already great bag even better.)

In 2012, after customers asked for the same versatility in a slightly more compact size, she added the Mini Lauren to the collection. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s not a tiny bag, just a slightly smaller version with all the same 6-in-1 functionality. Same gorgeous leather. Same “where did you get that?” reaction.

Customers call it “the perfect bag” and honestly, once you see it, you’ll understand why.

Brynn is offering our community 15% off sitewide with code 15OFFDANI at checkout. These are pieces made to be carried for years, and spring feels like exactly the right time to find one that becomes part of your everyday life.

Shop Brynn Capella Leather Goods: brynncapella.com