TAYLOR YATES
Taylor Yates is an understated luxury bag company, centring themselves around familial values, social responsibility and sustainability. Founder Karen and daughter Ellen believe in giving back, where the use of sustainable materials and charity work play a significant role in this.
The abstract minimalistic bags are designed in Ireland where much of the inspiration is taken by the surrounding environment of the North Coast. From this arose the colours Storm Grey and Ice Blue as one of four colours within five bag styles when the brand was first developed. The versatile collection showcases small drawstring cross bodies, on the shoulder bags, clutches and bags that work for all three functions in one. Prices range from £145 for the ‘Doris Clutch’ to £595 for the ‘Doris Hobo.’
Each bag is rooted in a personal touch and the essence of familial values which is of great importance to Taylor Yates. The bags are named and inspired by the women that helped to guide Karen, such as Bessie, Doris and Mavis. Their biographies are incredibly fitting to each bag’s design and structure, giving the products a rounded narrative personifying their presence.
As a result of Taylor Yates using leather as a by-product of food production, the brand has been awarded The Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury for a company-wide commitment to sustainability. Where authenticity and transparency are extremely prevalent within the current social consumer climate, Karen aims to fulfil this with her brand in terms of a firm stance upon ethics in which she realised Taylor Yates was necessary to fill the missing gap in the market.