SUKARI
Grey Sheep
Location
new york / united states
Graduation year
2001
About Sukari:
SUKARI, meaning "sweet" or "sugar" in Swahili, is a line of luxurious and sophisticated handbags and accessories.
Our designs are inspired by travel and life's many indulgences. Each handbag features organic elements, such as Italian leathers, exotic skins, and our unique hardware. But moreover, our handbags are crafted locally by artisans’ hands. All of these elements enhance the experience that is SUKARI, so indulge.
About The Designer:
The founder and creative force behind SUKARI is Alicia Ferriabough Taylor. Alicia has had a thing for handbags since she was a little girl; however, her career goals initially moved her in a different direction. The Boston native graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College, in Atlanta, then went on to earn her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law with a concentration in Entertainment Law. During summer breaks, Alicia switched from legal appeals to high heels, and indulged her passion for fashion as a successful commercial model in New York City.
Upon graduation, Alicia relocated to New York where she practiced Entertainment Law. However, not able to resist the pull of the fashion industry, Alicia took a few CEO classes at FIT to learn about sourcing, marketing and other business aspects related to running an independent label. Soon thereafter, she launched Sukari in 2007.
