Our Story:
In 1999, Jennifer Velarde started 1154 LILL Studio – the original custom handbag company in her small studio apartment at 1154 W. Lill Street in Chicago. She had signed up for her first street fair and decided at the last minute to bring her fabric swatches along with her bags to take custom orders in the booth. She loved pairing fabrics, colors and textures together in interesting ways, and thought others would enjoy this creative outlet as well. She was right. Women were drawn to this unique concept and the framework for 1154 LILL Studio’s original “design your own bag” concept was born. Read the full history/timeline.
Since those early days, Jen and the entire LILL team have grown 1154 LILL Studio into a nationwide business that allows customers to interact creatively, express their individuality and create lasting memories of shared experiences – all around the collaborative design of handbags and accessories. Customers may design online, or in-person in LILL boutiques or at LILL on Location handbag parties across the country. Proudly made in America, LILL Bags are individually tailored to your exact specifications in our Chicago headquarters. We can’t wait to see the LILL bag YOU’LL design.
Our Beliefs:
We believe that the bag you carry is a reflection of your personality. We believe that you can create memories while you create your LILL Bag. We believe that LILL is even better when shared with friends. We believe that having a creative outlet makes you happy. We believe that girl’s nights out are a necessity. We believe that our stores should be warm, friendly places. We believe that color and texture can brighten your outfit and your day. We believe that you can never have too many LILL Bags!
Above all, we believe in our amazing team of people, the quality of our products and fabrics and the originality of our custom handbag concept. Thank you for believing in LILL! |
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