About us
DESIGNED IN GENEVA. HANDCRAFTED IN LAGOS.
FOUNDED IN 2015, Kumesu is on a mission to revolutionize the luxury leather industry. Our aim is to place “made in Africa” as a new benchmark for luxury and hopefully inspire others to follow.
Kumesu
Kumesu's brand story is centered around the founder, Betu Kumesu, and her vision to create a luxury handbag brand that celebrates African culture, art and craftsmanship.
“Be the leading African Handbag Luxury brand”
Each piece is unique
one-of-a-kind
there is a strong demand from a clientele who seeks mindful objects of desire and often want to collect bags from their favorite collections declined in ever so many variations of leather, colors and patterns.
“Handcrafted Luxury. Made For You”
Our Approach to Fashion
UPCYCLING
Kumesu’ s commitment to UPCYCLING is at the core brand, using the highest quality remnants of the luxury fashion industry to create gorgeous handbags.
This is the practice of mindful luxury where resources and price points are managed at their best.
Kumesu ethos extends to social responsibility with the exclusive use of local craftsmen based in Lagos to produce handcrafted bags. As the demand grows, new craftsmen are trained and employed in the factory to create the bags.
The collections stay true to sustainable values and have been designed for the cosmopolitan woman who is stylish, ethically conscious and who values the aesthetics of her wardrobe”, says Betu Kumesu of the Kumesu Woman.
