Soraya Hennessy

Name

Soraya Hennessy

Legal name

Soraya Hennessy

Website

https://sorayahennessy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Soraya Hennessy is a privately held, bootstrapped lifestyle brand founded in 2016 that sells 100% handmade bags, accessories, home goods, and clothing produced by over 40 Wayuu artisan families in Colombia and Venezuela through DTC e-commerce and global luxury wholesale partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Handbags and Accessories

NAICS

Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (458320), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Women's Clothing Stores (5621)

akta.pro primary industry

Handbags & Fashion Bags Manufacturing (IMAOAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leather Handbags & Totes (CRAKAEAA)

Keywords

• Handmade fashion accessories
• Crochet bags
• Artisanal handbags
• Sustainable accessories
• Wayuu mochilas

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase of handmade bags, accessories, home goods, and clothing through direct e-commerce and retail stockists globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Soraya Hennessy is a direct-to-consumer artisanal fashion brand that designs and sells 100% handmade crocheted bags, accessories, home goods, and clothing produced by Wayuu artisans in Colombia and Venezuela. The portfolio centers on mochilas (Large, Midi, and Mini handwoven bags), market mesh bags, bucket bags and hats, beaded crossbody bags, jewelry, candles, crochet stuffed animals, and skirts/pareos, with two collaboration collections (SH x Beth Chappo and SH x Saylor). The brand sells through its own Shopify storefront and a global network of luxury retail stockists, emphasizing fair-trade production that provides stable employment to over 40 Wayuu families.

Product overview

Soraya Hennessy is a direct-to-consumer brand offering 100% handmade bags and accessories crafted by Wayuu artisans in Colombia and Venezuela. The product portfolio centers on mochilas (handwoven crochet bags) available in Large, Midi, and Mini sizes, complemented by market mesh bags, bucket hats, jewelry, home accessories (artisanal candles, crochet stuffed animals), and clothing. The brand features two key collaborations: SH x Beth Chappo (poolside-themed bags) and SH x Saylor (colorful leopard prints). All products emphasize sustainable, fair-trade practices with production taking 2-25 days per item depending on complexity. The company sells exclusively through its e-commerce platform powered by Shopify, with global distribution and presence at international retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SH x Beth Chappo: Collaboration collection with influencer Beth Chappo featuring two-tone shopper bags and poolside playera designs.
• SH x Saylor

Products and services

• Handmade Bags (Mochilas) 100% handmade crocheted cotton bags woven by Wayuu artisans in Colombia and Venezuela in Large, Midi, and Mini sizes, featuring signature designs like Lola XL, Playera, and Leopard Shopper collections. Sold to individual consumers seeking artisan-crafted everyday and travel bags.
• Market Mesh Bags Reusable, eco-friendly crocheted market mesh bags with playful woven phrases, made in Venezuela with natural, chemical-free materials. Designed for farmers markets, grocery trips, picnics, and outdoor events.
• Bucket Bags Handwoven bucket-style bags including wool beaded designs and mini bucket styles, featuring intricate beadwork and gold accents, handmade in Colombia for style-conscious consumers.
• Bucket Hats Handmade crocheted bucket hats in various colors and patterns including striped, floral, fringe, and solid designs, priced at $95-$130, sold to fashion-conscious consumers for beach and everyday wear.
• Jewelry Handmade beaded accessories including bandanas, sunglass chains, and mask chains in various colors and designs, priced at $82-$120, for individual consumers seeking coordinated artisan accessories.
• Home Accessories (Baskets, Candles, Stuffed Animals) Home décor items including artisanal candles in various scents, crochet stuffed animals (bunnies, bears, dogs, dinosaurs), and decorative chicken holders, sold to consumers seeking artisan home décor and gifting items.
• Clothing Crochet clothing items including mini skirts in various colors and fringe pareos, priced at $150-$175, for individual consumers seeking artisan-made apparel.
• SH x Beth Chappo Collaboration Co-designed collection with influencer Beth Chappo featuring poolside-themed Playera bags and Cabana Blue Shoppers in exclusive colorways, sold to the brand's existing consumer base and Beth Chappo's audience.
• SH x Saylor Collaboration Co-designed collection with brand Saylor featuring Pink & Orange Leopard Shopper bags, combining SH artisanal values with Saylor's bright color palette, sold to the brand's existing consumer base and Saylor's audience.
• Beaded Crossbody Bags Handcrafted beaded crossbody bags including Andrea, Claudia, and Sofia designs with gold beaded accents, made in Colombia with meticulous attention to detail, for individual consumers seeking elevated everyday accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ families provided stable employment through fair-trade wages (2x industry average)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Beth ChappocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencer collaboration creating co-designed collection (SH x Beth Chappo) including The Poolside Playera, Paradise Pink Playera, Caribbean Shopper, and mini sizes. Beth Chappo is an influencer who shares her Soraya Hennessy bags through her social media channels.
• SaylorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencer collaboration creating Pink & Orange Leopard Shopper (SH x Saylor). Brand values alignment around sustainability and creativity.
• Moda OperandiflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline luxury fashion platform stocking Soraya Hennessy products globally.
• Luisa Via RomaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian luxury fashion retailer carrying Soraya Hennessy in Europe.
• Everything But WatercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS specialty retailer for swimwear and beach accessories stocking Soraya Hennessy.
• StylebopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline luxury fashion destination with Soraya Hennessy collection.
• Rent the RunwaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFashion rental subscription service where customers can rent Soraya Hennessy bags before purchasing.
• AnthropologiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS lifestyle retailer carrying Soraya Hennessy bags in stores and online.
• TenetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury boutique in East Hampton, USA.
• SmetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxembourg-based luxury fashion boutique.
• Bon GenieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss luxury department store.
• JadesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman luxury fashion boutique.
• La RinescanteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMilan-based luxury boutique.
• United ArrowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese luxury fashion retailer.
• Tom GreyhoundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeoul-based luxury boutique.
• Club DesignerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwanese luxury fashion retailer.
• Sauce on SeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDubai-based boutique.
• EclipseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQatar-based boutique.
• Polar ModaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkey-based fashion retailer.
• The One And Only HotelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury resort chain with locations in Mexico (Los Cabos) and Maldives (Reethi Rah) carrying Soraya Hennessy products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mansur Gavriel: Designer handbag brand sold through luxury wholesale (Moda Operandi, etc.) and DTC. Comparable in minimalist aesthetic, premium pricing, and selective luxury distribution footprint.
• Kayu: Handwoven bags and accessories crafted by artisans using traditional techniques. Direct comparable in artisanal handbag category with similar global DTC and boutique distribution.
• Staud: Direct-to-consumer contemporary fashion and handbag brand carried at luxury retailers. Comparable in DTC scale, premium positioning, and multi-retailer distribution strategy.
• Senreve: Direct-to-consumer luxury handbag brand with strong digital presence and premium positioning ($300–$600 bags). Comparable in DTC-led model, premium price points, and selective wholesale at luxury retailers.
• Cesta Collective: Handwoven handbags made by artisan cooperatives, primarily in Rwanda and Bolivia. Comparable artisanal DTC bag brand with similar ethical-production positioning and price band.
• Muuñ: Direct-to-consumer brand of Wayuu-inspired crochet bags made by Colombian artisans. Closest comparable in category, customer, production model, and price points.
• Cuyana: Direct-to-consumer brand of leather handbags and travel goods with an ethical/sustainability narrative. Overlaps in premium DTC positioning and ethical sourcing messaging.
• Parker Clay: Ethical handbag brand working with Ethiopian artisans, emphasizing fair-trade and artisan stories. Overlaps in mission-driven positioning, premium pricing, and DTC-plus-wholesale distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Loewe: Established luxury leather goods and handbag maison under LVMH. Overlaps as a multi-category luxury house with handbag focus; Soraya Hennessy is stocked alongside Loewe at retailers like Luisa Via Roma.
• Anthropologie: US lifestyle retailer that both stocks Soraya Hennessy and sells its own private-label handbags including Wayuu-inspired crochet styles — directly competitive as a brand owner while also being a key wholesale partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sorayahennessy
• Xx.com/hennessysoraya
• Facebookfacebook.com/SORAYAHENNESSY

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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