About Us

 

Isla de Gar is shaped by joy, togetherness, and quiet beauty.

Rooted in a love of organic form and a considered approach to slow fashion, we create sculptural wedding and evening bags designed to accompany moments of celebration. Each piece is tactile, expressive, and intended to be worn with ease — a thoughtful finishing touch for modern ceremonies and evenings beyond.

Every Isla de Gar bag is handmade to order in London by our team of designers and makers. When your bag arrives, it is signed by one of us — a subtle mark of the hands, time, and care behind its creation.

We value craftsmanship, individuality, longevity, and restraint in design. Our bags are made to feel special without excess, created responsibly and with intention. At Isla de Gar, slow fashion is not a compromise — it is a choice worth waiting for.

Our Story

WELCOME TO ISLA DE GAR

Isla de Gar began quietly.

During the pandemic, Founder and Creative Director Emma Garner found herself with time, space, and a return to what mattered most — making. Back at her parents’ home, she began experimenting with form and texture, drawing on her experience designing handbags across both high-end and high-street fashion, and reconnecting with her roots in textiles.

Slowly, over months, sculptural crocheted bags took shape. The Hive was born.

Originally named Isla Risa — Island of Laughter — the idea was to create pieces that transported the wearer somewhere personal. A place where art is worn and joy feels instinctive. In 2023, a necessary name change led us to become Isla de Gar. While the name shifted, the intention did not.

Since the Hive’s creation in 2020, the collection has evolved. As the brand has grown, so too has its focus. From 2026 onwards, Isla de Gar is dedicated to bridal and evening bags — creating considered pieces designed to accompany weddings, celebrations, and the moments that unfold long after.

Now based in East London and shipping worldwide, Isla de Gar continues to be shaped by craftsmanship, restraint, and feeling. We hope that each time you carry your bag, you experience a small, quiet moment of joy — a piece of Isla de Gar, held close.

Our Creative Director & Founder

Emma Garner

I’m passionate about bringing something new and beautiful into the world, amazing people and inspiring them through my work. My aim is to create something that didn’t already exist. I’ve always strived to think laterally, and to grow an elevated, mid-luxury brand through quality craftsmanship and using more luxurious fabrics and trims like ribbon and cord, that haven’t been used in crochet to this capacity. 

Taking inspiration from architecture and sculptures, the bags are structured and stand on their own, holding form brings a premium feel. We focus on minimal hardware, less fuss - the straps aren’t adjustable to avoid unnecessary hooks and O rings, yet we offer different sizes. Using as little joining methods/stitching as possible - this has always been the focus throughout my work. There’s so much beauty in linking, overlapping and making connections through the art of crochet, especially when paired with the sleek leather straps