A note from Sophie

Hi, I'm Sophie, co-founder of Philo Sophie.

Our name comes from philosophy, which I studied in college. Philosophia is Greek for "love of wisdom," and its oldest question is a simple one: how do you live a happy life?

It was a question I thought about a lot in the years following graduation. I moved to New York for a job in finance, and on paper, everything was set. But after a while I didn't feel very happy. Something was missing.

One of the most influential philosophers of the last century, Hannah Arendt, wrote that the things we make are what give our world its permanence. I think most of us feel that pull: the wish to leave a piece of ourselves behind. For me, that desire became Philo Sophie.

Fashion has always been part of my life, from bonding with my mom to endless conversations with friends and co-workers. I chose handbags for their longevity and sentimental value. Most of us own a closet full of clothes but far fewer bags, each chosen carefully or gifted by someone we love. Some of my most cherished bags were my mother's first.

So I made something I thought women like me would want to carry: beautifully made, a little playful, and entirely their own. I hope it makes you happy.

Sophie