vanessa REILLY

My obsession with accessories started with my grandma. She had a bag for every occasion and I spent hours in her closet asking about my favorite ones. Each bag came with a story about where it was from, or who had gifted it, or some event it had been taken to. I was learning then what I understand now about personal style. It is singular, built over time and influenced by where you’ve been, who you’ve known and the life you’ve dream of living.

Originally self-taught, I’ve been sewing for over a decade and continued my learning at SCAD where I earned an MFA in Accessory Design. Along the way I’ve refined a style that blends modernity with nostalgia, celebrating a collector’s perspective to personal style. I believe in the longevity of leather and practice a meaningful small scale model that produces pieces to be cherished for years to come.

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for all inquiries, please contact v.n.reilly@gmail.com