Elevated Everyday Essentials with a Twist
Our Story
Established in 2013, Gnome & Bow began with the struggle to find a bag that could keep up with the demands of juggling a career, passion for travel and desire to express one’s refined yet unique style.
Frustrated with an industry filled with cheap generic bags and overpriced 'luxury' bags, founder & designer Quanda left banking to create versatile, durable bags that embodied effortless elegance with a touch of personality.
Inspired by the distinctive charm of the gnome's pointy hat and the timeless sophistication of the bow tie, we are a balancing act of classic meets modern, practical meets playful.
Discover our full grain leather work backpacks, crossbody handbags, slim RFID wallets, travel passport holders and card holders. These pieces offer men and women a perfect blend of quality meets style, making them thoughtful gifts for any occasion.
Our Values
Individuality
"Be unapologetically who you are"
Our designs are a well proportioned juxtaposition of classic silhouettes and clean lines with contrasting shapes, curves and textures, providing a unique visual tension that draws your eyes in effortlessly.
No fashion trends, just timeless style with a twist.
Quality
"Buy less, buy better"
We delve deep into quality materials and construction to ensure the durability and longevity of our products. Our full grain leathers (the top most and hardiest layer of the cow’s hide) age gracefully and form a patina with time and use. Our densely woven nylons are lightweight, water, stain and scratch resistant. Our YKK EXCELLA® metal zippers are highest-grade used by luxury brands.
Practicality
"Good design is useful" – Dieter Rams
We design with purpose and occasion in mind. Whether it’s a professional black leather laptop briefcase for work, spacious and versatile everyday tote, lightweight water-resistant travel backpack with a luggage slot for your holidays or a classy slim clutch for a night out, we help you live smarter and dress sharper.
Multiple organisation pockets crafted in our signature bright herringbone lining makes finding your items a breeze. RFID blocking lining in our wallets help protect you from credit card fraud and identity theft.