This Vancouver-based handbag brand run by sisters Sally,
Angela, and Wei Wei Chang has captured the shoulders of bag devotees who love
their eclectic designs, playful details, and not-so-scary price tags. Launched
in 2003, Gaya bags show a hint of European sophistication, no doubt influenced
by Wei Wei’s design studies in Florence, Italy, but are classic enough to
complement jeans and cocktail dresses alike. Recent styles showcase bold colors
like rich violets and blueberry tones, and are embellished with pretty bows,
oversized rosettes, and hippie-style fringes. Also look for Gaya’s understated
clutches and evening bags that make essential wardrobe staples.
–Jessalynn Keller