Bespoke leather bags · Bethesda

A conversation with Annem. A bag shaped around you.

The way you travel. The things you carry. A shape you keep returning to. Bring your ideas to Annem and discuss a custom leather bag designed from scratch — one piece for yourself, or a collection for a special event.

Discuss your idea with Annem

Design, pricing and timing are discussed for each project.

Hands drawing a bag design beside leather and brass hardware.
Drawing. Cutting. Stitching.

Made around your brief

Custom leather bags.
One piece or a collection.

  1. A travel companion shaped around what you carry.
  2. A bag with your own initials.
  3. A collection made for a special event.

Start with an idea, and discuss its shape and details with Annem.

Based in Bethesda, WAIR welcomes clients across Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia, and enquiries from elsewhere in the United States. Design, pricing and timing are discussed for each project.

Looking for initials on a collection bag?

Your starting point

A starting point,
if you have one.

A starting point for your conversation with Annem. Every choice is optional; you can get in touch without one.

Starting silhouette (optional)

A client’s experience

Kelly WalshGoogle review · 5 out of 5 stars

Kelly’s finished bag, with KBW initials.

“Loved their bags but wanted something special and custom for travel. Annem was so easy to work with and in less than 2 months I had a gorgeous bespoke bag in my arms. The leather is perfect, the process was so much fun, and I'm really happy”

Read Kelly’s review on Google (opens in a new tab)

Kelly’s timing describes her own project. Timing for your bag is agreed with Annem.

Before your enquiry

Questions about a custom bag.

Can you design a custom leather bag from scratch?

Yes. Bring an idea for a new silhouette to Annem. WAIR can design and make one bag or a collection for a special event. The optional shapes above are starting points for discussion, not a fixed collection.

How is a bespoke bag priced?

Share your brief with Annem to discuss a quotation. Design, pricing and terms are agreed for each project; collection-bag prices and initials fees do not apply to bespoke work.

How long does a bespoke project take?

Timing is agreed with Annem for your project. If you have an occasion date in mind, include it in your enquiry so you can discuss what is possible. A requested date is not a delivery guarantee.

Can I request a collection for a special event?

Yes. You can enquire about one bag or an event collection. Share the occasion and approximate quantity if you know them; quantities, capacity and timing are discussed with Annem.

Can I add my own initials?

Yes, initials are optional. Share the lettering you have in mind and Annem will discuss what suits the design. Bespoke lettering is agreed per brief, separately from collection monograms.

Do you welcome enquiries outside the DMV?

Yes. WAIR is based in Bethesda and serves Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia, with enquiries welcome from elsewhere in the United States. Bespoke delivery costs and terms are agreed for each project.

The first conversation

Tell Annem
what you have in mind.

Start with a sketch, a practical need or a question. Share a starting point. Design, price and timing are discussed for your project.

Annem ZaidiArtist and founder, WAIR Studio

Prefer email? hello@wairstudio.com

Your bespoke enquiry
Starting pointOpenChoose one (optional)
What are you thinking of? Optional
Add a few details Optional

Reference images or documents Optional

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Share a starting point. Design, price and timing are discussed for your project. No payment is taken here.

WAIR

A bag begins with an idea.