by B + K Amsterdam

by B+K was founded in 2016 as a cooperation between the gift label By Beel and the travel organiser brand Kiezels. Its goal is to bring to its customers quality and colour in a minimalistic design with a touch of humour. Their owners, Belia van der Giessen and Susanne Chevalier, also design for by B+K. Belia is a former art curator and gift shop owner, Susanne (originally gold smith) has owned an art gallery and worked as an interior architect.

Their bags are made to last a lifetime, using strong YKK zippers and the finest and high quality leather from Italy that becomes more and more beautiful as it ages. by B+K manufactures with great care for detail. Every item is packed in a colourful gift box that makes it a lovely present. Having their manufacturing studio in the Netherlands is something by B+K is particularly proud of! In this way, their products don’t have to travel across the entire world before arriving at their final destination, thereby keeping their footprint as small as possible.

In by B+K’s 100% genuine leather products, the animal’s life is visible in the skin, complete with wrinkles and scars. This is part of the charm of these products, made of a natural material, that it is never ‘perfect’ and always unique. This brand’s product line is built in such a way, that material waste is minimized. Excess leather from one product becomes materia prima for another one, like bracelets, small wallets and key chains.