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Minor History
Headquarters: New York, NY
E-commerce: minorhistory.com
Social Media: Instagram

What: An accessibly priced brand of leather handbags designed for long-term use.

Price Range: $28-$468

Founders: Dave Ortiz and Topher O’Rourke

Origin Story: In 2006, Topher O’Rourke and Dave Ortiz started NextDoor Design & Manufacturing, a private label manufacturer with end-to-end supply chain solutions for handbag and accessories brands. A decade later, O’Rourke and Ortiz founded Minor History in 2015. The brand is meant to fill a void in the market for accessibly priced leather totes, handbags and wallets designed with modern silhouettes, effortless functionality and a sleek edge — as well as real, full-grain leather and solid brass hardware meant to last a lifetime.

Hero Products: The Little Times Tote ($138), The Times Tote ($172), The Coupe Wallet ($98), The Line Shoulder Bag ($88), The Afterparty Clutch ($70)

PR Representation: Electrify PR

How to get in touch: info@minorhistory.com (jobs/internships); dave@minorhistory.com (wholesale)

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