About Us

 

Welcome to ISLA DE GAR. We are a London-based accessories brand rooted in joy, togetherness, warmth, and beauty.

Bringing together a love of organic forms with a commitment to low-waste, slow fashion, ISLA DE GAR designs handmade luxury bags and contemporary accessories that are sculptural, tactile, and wearable works of art. Our bags are for weddings, special occasions, and evening events that deserve something beautiful.

Each piece is handmade to order in London by our small team of designers and makers. When you receive your handcrafted bag, you’ll find it signed by one of us - a fingerprint of the care, skill, and love that goes into every ISLA DE GAR design.

We champion slow fashion handbags, individuality, longevity, and excellent design to create luxury accessories that are made to last and don’t cost the earth. Thank you for shopping with ISLA DE GAR.

Our Story

WELCOME TO ISLA DE GAR

It all started when Founder and Creative Director, Emma Garner, found herself on furlough and living back at her parent’s house during the pandemic. With all the time in the world, she returned to what she had always loved most - making.

Having spent the first part of her career working as a handbag designer for both high end and high street retailers, she returned to her roots as a textiles student and began to experiment with 3D surfaces and sculpture. Finding inspiration in the natural world around her, slowly, over months, intricately crocheted bags took shape and the first design, the Hive, was born.

Although the first design took months to perfect, the ethos and identity behind the brand came all at once. Emma knew that, whatever she made, she wanted to create something that was joyful, beautiful and would stand the test of time. 

Since the Hive’s creation in 2020, the collection has evolved. As the brand has grown and changed, 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.

As our focus shifts, the core of ISLA DE GAR remains. We continue to be inspired by the natural world. We will always champion craftsmanship and thoughtful design. We will always put people at the centre of what we do.

We hope this comes across in every piece and, each time you put on your bag, or catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, you’ll feel the love and beauty of your ISLA DE GAR.

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