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Elegant Disaster

Torn between whimsical or practical?

Why not both?

Discover bags and accessories that bring a little more personality to the everyday.

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Everyday essentials.

Anything but ordinary.

Life's practicalities don't have to come at the expense of a little imagination.

At Elegant Disaster, we bring together useful everyday bags and accessories with designs inspired by the curious, beautiful and unexpected. From classic literature to art, nature and beyond, there's always something interesting around the corner.

Because being practical doesn't mean being predictable.

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Carryalls

Backpacks, satchels, messengers, and totes.

For when you need everything with you.

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Compact Bags

Wallets, clutches, and smaller bags.

For those light-duty days.

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Accessories

Straps, ID holders, organisers, and more.

For keeping yourself on target and on brand.

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and more!

Keep an eye on this space for new products, coming soon!

Something a Little Different

Two sides to every story.

Some of our designs have something special on the reverse, too.

Our Verso styles pair complementary front and back designs, so there's more to discover whichever way you look.

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 can be organised and chaotic, elegant and eccentric, practical and wonderfully peculiar. You don't have to pick just one.

Make room for all the things that make you wonderful.