Elegant Disaster

Bags and accessories that switch up to handle whatever the day hands you.

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Where Style Meets Function

Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good...and don't let the chaos of everyday life prevent you from being your best, weirdest self.

At Elegant Disaster, we know the struggle of trying to stay whimsical in the face of modern life. That's why we created our line of vintage-inflected daily carry bags, blending the elegance of days gone by with the functionality demanded by busy lives.

Stay tuned for new launches of modular organiser systems and accessories coming soon!

A flat black outlined icon of a Japanese-style rucksack
Carryalls

Structured backpacks, satchels, and totes, for when you need everything with you.

A flat black-outlined icon of a clutch wallet with wristlet strap
Compacts

Streamlined clutches, wallets, wristlets, and crossbody bags for those light-duty days.

Featured Collections

Bookworm

Explorer

Naturalist

Limited Edition

Ephemera

I can carry my whole life in this bag and still have room for a snack. It's awesome!

- John K.

Changing my bag out every day isn't something I thought I could ever do...my Chameleon bag is the best!

- Alicia S.

I get compliments on my Elegant Disaster bag everywhere I go.

- Saskia B.

It's okay if you feel like a disaster sometimes.

You're still awesome.

Always.

We believe in living life in full technicolour, celebrating your quirky self in every way!

Combine function and fashion with transforming bags that let you change your look every day – with plenty of pockets and all the versatility you need to conquer whatever life throws at you.

Kat Schmidt Sullivan - Founder & CEO
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