Our Story

Catrina Curio was born as an idea in the early 2000’s after I purchased a brand name purse that was not on sale nor from a discount store. The feeling of having something new, nice, and fashionable, the feeling of leaving the retail store with an item that if in fact it was non-essential, had the ability to make me feel powerful and allow me to express myself without having to say a word was unforgettable. That big, gray leather purse opened my eyes to a world of possibilities. Little did I know that many years later after a change in careers, the idea was going to flourish and eventually become a reality. Suddenly I found myself surrounded by strong, independent, powerful women, who had similar experiences when buying an eye catching, yet simple accessory. After immersing myself into the handbag industry, I found that even though many of these purses were elegant and flawless they lacked the uniqueness that a handcrafted item can offer because of where and how they are made. I also found that the ones that offer exclusivity and a luxurious experience come at a high cost to the public and to the environment. After many months working side by side with experts in the handbag industry, Catrina Curia was born. Our goal is to bring high-quality, handcrafted, unique handbags and accessories at a reasonable price without compromising on the experience.

Community

At Catrina Curio we believe in supporting our community by partnering with organizations that share our passion for supporting women in business, supporting our youth, and promoting inclusivity. We believe that the best way to succeed and grow as individuals and as a company is by risen each other up.

Support women in business

We recognize and support women in business who despite the unequal opportunities our gender is still facing in today’s world, had left the corporate world, and become entrepreneurs. We support them by assisting local women network events with the objective to learn from each other and most important to support our local entrepreneurs to success in their business.

Support inclusivity and diversity

We promote inclusivity by choosing production partners that empower individuals who have been economically marginalized due to lack of education and limited economic opportunities in their areas of origin. In addition, we also promote the involvement of students and new graduates in the process of designing and marketing with the purpose of giving them the tools to grow in their careers and eventually become leaders in the industry. Finally, we promote inclusivity by making our products accessible to the general population, because the experience of getting a hand crafted, one of a kind luxurious item has the potential to empower people to take chances and to dream big.

Support youth and children

We partner with organizations locally and around the world that strive for the wellbeing of our youth whether is by promoting education in underdeveloped countries or by offering free counseling and legal advice to those have been exposed to life changing events. Youth is our future; thus we believe than by investing time, money, and effort in them, we are promoting the creation of a better tomorrow for all.

Sustainability

Our brand sustainability commitment focuses on

  1. Products. Our products are made with environmentally responsible materials, from the leather we choose that meets all government standards, to the liners in our purses and the finishes of our handbags. We promote the use of biodegradable materials whenever possible and limit the addition of plastics to our purse edges. In addition, when available, we choose leathers that have been processed with vegetable products instead chemicals.
  2. Packaging: The minimal amount of plastic is used in the packaging of our products, and we are working with suppliers in the packaging industry to become a non-plastic industry and promote the use of recycled boxes. Our goal is to use only recyclable packaging by 2030.