Esin Akan is a London based brand founded in 2012. The brand specialises in convertible luxury leather handbags for urban women. The bags are designed to adapt to multiple scenarios, from work to evening, weekdays to weekend and help women look elegant and stylish at all times. All Esin Akan designs are handcrafted in Turkey using the highest quality leathers and experienced craftsmen.
Since launching, the brand has won many awards including "The Best Designer Bag Brand- UK" by Lux 2017, Global Excellence Award. The brand has been featured by well-known magazines such as The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Vogue, Elle, The Red Magazine.
Collaborations and publicity with well-known influential women such as Meghan Markle, Sarah Jessica Parker, Olivia Bentley, Lorna Lux, Sarah Mikaela, Mariko Kuo have also led to a global following. The brand currently sells at esinakan.com, company owned pop-up stores and selected luxury stores worldwide including Harvey Nichols, Lafayette and Macy's.
OUR FOUNDER
Esin Akan launched her eponymous London based label in 2012 during her MBA at London Business School. Having worked for Burberry and Anya Hindmarch, Esin formed a wealth of knowledge within the luxury handbag industry. As a graduate of Accessories Design, Istituto di Moda Burgo in Milan and Central Saint Martins in London, Esin is passionate about making high quality bags that are both practical and stylish. Akan describes her design ambition as “helping busy women look confident and stylish in every situation; from a client meeting to an invitation in the evening; from a busy day at work to a weekend break in Paris...” creating bags that remain elegant and timeless.
OUR CRAFTMANSHIP
Esin Akan handbags are handcrafted in Turkey by experienced craftsmen with exceptional attention to detail. Using the highest quality leathers and craftsmanship, and by performing comprehensive quality control we ensure the bags are light, ergonomic and made to last.
All our bags are convertible and made to be used in multiple ways to help women adapt to multiple scenarios, such as work to evening, weekday to weekend while looking elegant at all times. Explore how you can use your bag in several ways.
The brand has been publicised by prestigious publications in the UK, US and Europe. The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Vogue, Elle, The Red, Marie Claire, Glamour, Cosmopolitan are among a few of the publications that have championed the Esin Akan brand.
OUR COMMITMENT
Responsible and sustainable production, supporting children in need and empowering women around the world; these are our key commitments.
We offer Free Shipment to all UK and international customers. If your order is urgent, please, make a note at check-out.
WHO PAYS FOR TAXES AND DUTIES?
All taxes and duties to all destinations including the US, Canada and Europe are included in the price stated at checkout and
covered by Esin Akan. All orders are shipped on a Duty Delivery Paid (DDP) basis.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY BAG?
Express shipment is two business days for the UK and three business days for orders outside the UK placed before 12 pm.
Next business day shipment is one business day for the UK, two business days for orders outside the UK placed before 12 pm.
The shipping date is the same day as the order if the order is placed before 12 pm Greenwich Time. Orders placed after 12 pm are shipped the next day. Orders placed after 12 pm Friday to 12 pm Monday will be shipped on Monday.
Our warehouse is closed during the official bank holidays in the UK. Please, order two days before the official holidays to receive your order before closure. Order received one day before or during the holiday period will be shipped on next working day. 2021 Bank Holidays 2021 in the UK: Fri, 1 Jan 2021, Mon, 5 Apr 2021, Mon, 3 May 2021, Mon, 31 May 2021, Mon, 27 Dec 2021, Tue, 28 Dec 2021.
WHICH COURIER WILL DELIVER MY BAG?
For UK deliveries we work with Royal Mail or DPD. For international shipments, we work with DHL. During peak times such as the last one week before Christmas, we offer FREE DHL express shipping for all UK and international orders.
WHAT IF I DON’T RECEIVE MY BAG AFTER IT IS SHIPPED?
Please email us at info@esinakan.com or by phone at +44 (0) 20 3608 2648 so that we can liaise with the courier and ask for further information. Please track your shipment and remain aware of the estimated delivery date.
WHAT IF I WANT TO RETURN MY BAG?
If you are not perfectly satisfied you may return items within 28 days. Please note, that returns must be requested within 14 days of receiving your order. You will then have a further 14 days to return unsuitable items. We offer a 28-day FULL REFUND and FREE RETURNS service worldwide.
To generate your returns label for international orders outside the U.K, please email info@esinakan.com your order number, the reason for return, pick up address, contact name, email and phone number. You will then receive an email with return instructions.
All returns should be sent back in their unused condition with the original packaging provided. Gift cards are not returnable. We offer exchange or store credit only on sale items.
PAYPAL FREE RETURNS FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
Free returns are available for the goods paid with PayPal. Please, remember to sign up and activate your PayPal account on the following link to qualify for this service, before you complete your online purchase:
