About Gabriela hearst
Gabriela Hearst launched her eponymous brand in 2015, bringing her minimalist aesthetic and commitment to community and sustainability to the luxury fashion world. After working in the industry in New York and Europe, Hearst founded her company with the goal of keeping production local to reduce environmental impact, while partnering with artisans to preserve craft.
Hearst's early bag designs married sophistication and versatility, featuring clean lines and functional yet elegant silhouettes. Her crossbody Nina Bag quickly became an iconic piece, with its distinctive curved flap closure and braided shoulder strap.
Central to Hearst's vision is ethical production and community empowerment. She works closely with artisan partners in her native Uruguay, providing stable incomes while preserving generations of technique and heritage. Her NYC atelier stitches each garment and bag by hand in a tranquil, respectful environment.
While Hearst's structured, modern styles have remained staples over the years, she has evolved her offerings to encompass vivid colors and bolder prints in recent collections. The core focus on sustainability and craftsmanship, however, remains unchanged.
The Nina Bag continues to be one of Hearst's most celebrated designs, gracing red carpets and street style blogs alike with its perfect fusion of sophistication and practicality. With its chic shape and subtle branding, the Nina Bag embodies the Gabriela Hearst philosophy.
In 2019, Hearst collaborated with luxury group Chloé, consulting on their first fully sustainable collection. True to form, Hearst spotlighted ethical production, female artisans, and enduring design.