THE DNA OF ONE21

Design. Narrative. Architecture.

From a young age, I was captivated by structure and dimension. I would spend hours sketching shapes, fascinated by how lines could create depth. How geometry could tell a story. For years, I dreamt of becoming an architect, drawn to the discipline of building something that lasts.

Life, however, had its own narrative. After earning my degree in Human Kinetics from UBCO and working within municipal government, I came to understand the complexity of systems. Human, structural, and emotional. That experience, though seemingly distant from design, gave me the lens through which I now create, one that values nuance, movement, and the enduring elegance of everyday life.

In 2020, I founded ONE21, born from curiosity, persistence, and a year of pure experimentation. Through trial, error, and relentless craftsmanship, I discovered my passion: redefining what a handbag can be.

Every ONE21 piece is built upon our DNA: Design, Narrative, and Architecture, where each stitch carries intention, and each silhouette expresses structure in you can feel. Our pursuit is not to follow fashion, but to shape modern heritage creating objects that transcend seasons and become timeless, generational artifacts.

A handbag should not merely adorn, it should belong. It should command presence on a gallery wall as effortlessly as it does in the hand. Because we, the human form itself, will always be the most beautiful of walls.

And that is exactly where my handbags belong.