Be&D Handbags and Shoes
Retail Apparel and FashionNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Be&D Handbags and Shoes operates in the retail apparel and fashion sector, focusing on luxury leather goods. Based in New York City, the company maintains an atelier in the Garment District where its day and evening bags, belts, and small leather items are designed and produced, reflecting a hands-on approach tied to traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. Founded in 2004 by Be Inthavong and Steve Dumain, the brand’s first design, the Garbo, helped establish its presence in the luxury market. In 2007, Be&D debuted its first shoe collection and has pursued design collaborations with other fashion designers such as Doo.Ri and Rachel Roy. The line is distributed through luxury boutiques and specialty retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Lane Crawford, Harrods, Selfridges, and Matches. The brand engages a customer base that includes fashion editors, stylists, influencers, and celebrities who have worn its pieces.