Harper Collective

What Harper Collective does

Harper Collective is a UK-headquartered, privately held designer and seller of premium sustainable luggage and travel accessories, operating through its own e-commerce storefront at harpercollective.co.uk and a curated set of luxury wholesale partners including Selfridges (with an exclusive in-store shop in London), Printemps, Lane Crawford, David Jones, Neiman Marcus, and My Theresa. The company targets affluent, sustainability-conscious travelers seeking durable, lifetime-warranted travel goods and serves shoppers across the UK, US, France, Hong Kong, and Australia.

The product portfolio centers on three collections built around rescued or upcycled materials. The 2.0 Luggage Collection includes Cabin, Cabin+ Expandable, Medium, Large, and Trunk hard-shell suitcases constructed from ghost fishing nets and landfill plastics (each Large case rescues 780g of ghost nets plus 1kg of landfill plastic) and lined with Barbour-supplied quilted recycled nylon; the LIFT Bag Collection comprises crossbody bags made from recycled fishing nets, post-consumer plastics, up-cycled aircraft seatbelts from Plane Reclaimer UK, and 'Second Flight' Aircraft Aluminum logo plates, handmade by Atelier Tasca in Varese, Italy; and the Drift Collection uses decommissioned racing sails sourced through the Sail to Shelter nonprofit to produce handmade-in-Los Angeles accessories such as a laptop sleeve, shopper tote, passport wallet, and luggage tag. Pricing is positioned at the premium-luxury tier (cabin from $895 up to trunk at $1,195; Lift Bags from $950-$1,150; Drift accessories from $95-$299), with a lifetime warranty, free shipping and returns on USA and UK orders, and monthly installment options via ShopPay.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce complemented by selective wholesale into luxury department stores. Manufacturing is distributed across three artisan partners in Cannock (UK), Varese (Italy), and Los Angeles, with limited-run production emphasizing material provenance. No institutional funding, parent company, executive leadership disclosures, or financial metrics were available in the source material, marking a significant data gap; the company was, however, featured by Travel + Leisure Asia in September 2024 as a top sustainable eco-friendly brand.

Name

Harper Collective

Legal name

Harper Collective

Website

https://harpercollective.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Harper Collective is a UK-based sustainable luxury luggage and travel-accessories brand that designs and sells hard-shell suitcases, handbags, and sailcloth accessories made from recycled ocean plastics, upcycled aircraft seatbelts, and decommissioned racing sails, distributed DTC and through luxury retailers such as Selfridges targeting affluent eco-conscious travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Luggage and Accessories

NAICS

Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (458320), Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (45832)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Backpacks & Travel Bags (CRAAAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Travel Goods & Luggage Manufacturing (IMAOAHAC)

Keywords

• Sustainable luggage
• Recycled travel accessories
• Eco-friendly suitcases
• Luxury travel goods
• Repurposed ocean plastics

Headquarters

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: The company sells directly to consumers through its Shopify e-commerce platform with products shipped globally. Free shipping and returns offered on USA and UK orders. Monthly payment plans available through ShopPay.
2. Wholesale to Luxury Retailers: Products distributed through luxury department stores and marketplaces including Selfridges, My Theresa, Printemps NY + Paris, Lane Crawford HK, David Jones Sydney, and Neiman Marcus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Harper Collective designs, manufactures, and sells premium sustainable luggage and travel accessories made from recycled ocean plastics, ghost fishing nets, post-consumer plastics, upcycled aircraft seatbelts, reclaimed aircraft aluminum, and decommissioned racing sails. The range spans carry-on and large suitcases (2.0 Collection), crossbody handbags (Lift Bag Collection), and small leather goods (Drift Collection). Products are sold directly to consumers via the brand's e-commerce site and distributed through select luxury department stores and marketplaces.

Product overview

Harper Collective is a luxury sustainable luggage and travel accessories brand offering a unified portfolio centered on environmentally conscious travel products. The core offering consists of the 2.0 Luggage Collection (Cabin 2.0, Cabin+ Expandable 2.0, Medium 2.0, Large 2.0, and Trunk 2.0 suitcases) made from recycled ocean plastics and ghost fishing nets, the Lift Bag Collection (Lift Bag 1.0 and Lift Bag 2.J crossbody bags) crafted from recycled fishing nets and aircraft materials, and the Drift Collection (Laptop Zip Sleeve, The Shopper tote, Passport Wallet, and Luggage Tag accessories) made from recycled yacht sails. All products feature lifetime warranties, free shipping, and returns on USA and UK orders, with manufacturing spanning UK, Italy, and Los Angeles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drift Collection: Travel accessories collection featuring repurposed yacht sails, including laptop zip sleeves, passport wallets, shoppers, and luggage tags. All items handmade in Los Angeles.
• LIFT Bag
• 2.0 Collection

Products and services

• Cabin 2.0 Cabin-sized carry-on suitcase priced at $895 USD, made from recycled ocean plastics and ghost fishing nets, featuring TSA-approved locks, Barbour-quilted heritage lining, and handmade craftsmanship in UK and Italy. Sold to luxury travelers seeking durable, sustainable carry-on luggage.
• Cabin+ Expandable 2.0 Expandable carry-on luggage priced at $950 USD with a stealth zip panel adding 5L of capacity, constructed from 480g of ghost nets and 640g of landfill plastic. Features Barbour quilted lining and a one-or-two finger glide handle.
• Medium 2.0 Medium-sized suitcase priced at $995 USD that rescues 610g of ghost fishing nets and 820g of landfill plastic, featuring aerospace-grade aluminium handles, TSA-approved locks, and Barbour-quilted lining. Designed to fit 7-10 days of luggage.
• Large 2.0 Large suitcase priced at $1,095 USD that rescues 780g of ghost fishing nets and 1kg of landfill plastic. Features reinforced corners, double-wheel suspension surviving 32kg loads, TSA-approved locks, and Barbour-quilted heritage lining. Holds 14+ days of outfits (+28L vs Medium).
• Trunk 2.0 Trunk-style large suitcase in the 2.0 collection priced at $1,195 USD, handmade in UK and Italy using recycled sea plastics and Barbour-quilted heritage lining.
• Lift Bag 1.0 Crossbody bag priced at $950 USD crafted from recycled fishing nets, post-consumer plastics, and upcycled aircraft seatbelts from Plane Reclaimer UK. Features a 'Second Flight' Aircraft Aluminum logo plate. Handmade in Italy by Atelier Tasca in Varese.
• Lift Bag 2.J Updated crossbody bag priced at $1,150 USD featuring signature fabric from recycled fishing nets, post-consumer plastics, and up-cycled aircraft seatbelts. Interior lined with quilted recycled nylon featuring Coronet Mushroom Grain texture. Handmade in Italy.
• Laptop Zip Sleeve Laptop sleeve priced at $299 USD made from repurposed sailcloth and protective upcycled wetsuit material, sourced through Sail to Shelter nonprofit. Features multiple internal pockets, 17-inch compatibility, and handmade construction in Los Angeles by a family atelier.
• The Shopper Tote bag priced at $199 USD built from full panels of recycled sailcloth with no lining or waste. Handles made from dead stock ropes and sail rigging. Sewn by hand in Los Angeles.
• Passport Wallet Slim passport wallet priced at $149 USD cut from decommissioned racing sails sourced through Sail to Shelter nonprofit. Features secure zips and press studs. Handmade in Los Angeles.
• Luggage Tag Weatherproof luggage tag or keyring priced at $95 USD made from repurposed yacht sails sourced through Sail to Shelter nonprofit. Original seams and wear left intact. Made in LA by a family atelier.

Quantifiable outcome

• 780g of ghost fishing nets and 1kg of landfill plastic rescued per Large suitcase
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• SelfridgesflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarper Collective operates an exclusive in-store shop at Selfridges London, located on lower ground in the Travel department. The boutique is made from recycled fishing nets and recycled aluminum, designed and crafted by London artist Paulina Piipponen.
• BarbourcoreTechnology or IntegrationBarbour supplies the quilted heritage lining used in Harper Collective luggage products, providing the signature interior fabric featuring Coronet Mushroom Grain texture.
• Sail to SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization that recovers end-of-life racing sails. Harper Collective sources decommissioned sails for their Drift collection accessories through this partnership.
• Plane Reclaimer UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of up-cycled aircraft seatbelts incorporated into Harper Collective signature fabric for the LIFT Bag collection.
• Atelier TascacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItalian artisan manufacturer located in Varese, approximately 40 minutes from Milan, where LIFT Bags are handmade.
• My TheresaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury fashion online marketplace distributing Harper Collective products.
• PrintempsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench luxury department store chain with locations in New York and Paris.
• Lane CrawfordminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong-based luxury lifestyle retailer.
• David JonesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian premium department store chain with Sydney location.
• Neiman MarcusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican luxury department store with locations in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Away: Premium DTC luggage brand with global retail and wholesale distribution (including Selfridges and Neiman Marcus); directly comparable on channel mix, price band, and target luxury traveler.
• Monos: Premium minimalist luggage brand sold DTC and through luxury wholesale accounts; directly comparable on price band, design-led positioning, and carry-on-focused product portfolio.
• Paravel: DTC sustainable luggage and travel accessories brand using recycled materials; competes head-to-head with Harper Collective on the eco-luxury travel bag narrative and premium DTC positioning.
• Carl Friedrik: British premium leather luggage and travel goods brand with DTC and luxury department store distribution; directly comparable on UK heritage, luxury price tier, and travel-bag product focus.

Broad incumbents

• Ghurka: Heritage American luxury leather goods and luggage brand with department store distribution; overlapping category and luxury positioning with a wider accessory portfolio.
• Tumi: Established premium luggage and travel accessories brand owned by Samsonite; competes in the same luxury travel goods category with broader portfolio and deeper global distribution.
• Samsonite: Global mass-market luggage incumbent with broad department store distribution including Selfridges and Neiman Marcus; operates in the same luggage category across a much wider price band.
• Rimowa: LVMH-owned heritage luxury luggage brand; a broad incumbent in the same premium luggage space with overlapping luxury department store distribution.

Emerging players

• Horizn Studios: Berlin-based premium smart luggage brand sold DTC and through luxury retailers; comparable on premium price band, design-led positioning, and European heritage.
• July: Australia-based DTC luggage brand with direct-to-consumer focus and expanding retail; comparable on premium positioning and target eco-conscious millennial traveler, though lighter on sustainability storytelling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HarperCollective
• Instagraminstagram.com/harper_collective

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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