This Clever Travel Companion Gives Your Shoes Their Own Seat
From airport dashes and city adventures ending with dinner reservations, Sattaché is on a mission to make life on the move a little more stylish—and a lot less cumbersome.
Every frequent traveler knows the struggle: comfy shoes for the journey, smarter shoes for an important meeting or an evening out. The problem? If you can’t get back to your hotel to change, where do you put the spare pair without cramming them into your handbag, squeezing them into your carry-on, or resorting to an uninspiring plastic shopping bag?
Enter Sattaché, a New York City-based accessories brand that has turned this familiar fashion dilemma into a clever design solution. Its signature Classic Bag combines the polished look of a stylish handbag with a dedicated compartment for an extra pair of shoes—or whatever else you need to pack.
Meet the Founder: Irina Titova-Kashan
Sattaché was founded by entrepreneur Irina Titova-Kashan, whose international travels helped inspire the brand. Born in Leningrad, Russia, Irina developed a vision for accessories that combine thoughtful functionality, sophisticated design, and more environmentally conscious materials.
While traveling between cities and navigating busy urban environments, she noticed how frequently women needed to change footwear throughout the day. Irina recognized an opportunity to do things differently. Instead of asking women to choose between comfort and style, why not design a handbag that offers both? That simple observation became the foundation of Sattaché and its distinctive shoe-carrying design.
One Bag, Five Ways to Wear It
The star of the collection is the Sattaché Signature Classic Bag. Its appeal lies in how it combines the versatility of a convertible handbag with an unexpected feature for a fashion accessory. Wear it five ways: hand-held like a purse; over the shoulder like a handbag; crossbody like a messenger bag; as a cute, body-hugging backpack; and as a cool sling bag. The gold chain handle is both practical and decorative, but if that is too much bling for you, you can unclip it. The 5-way flexibility makes this bag suitable for everything from a polished office outfit to a casual sightseeing day to an evening out.
Available in three shades—Rouge, Onyx, and Navy—the design aims to complement a range of wardrobes and activities rather than look like a sports or shoe bag. It is slim, low-profile, and elegant; then it expands. Inside, a dedicated, full-length zippered shoe compartment keeps footwear separate from everyday essentials, while an exterior pocket holds other belongings like a wallet, passport, cosmetics, and phone. The attractive mauve lining is also anti-odor and antibacterial.
The Frequent Travelers Who Will Love It
While Sattaché is designed for everyday life as well as travel, certain travelers will find its concept especially appealing. Although it’s designed for women, it’s also really quite unisex.
The business traveler: Flying straight into a meeting? Wear comfortable sneakers through the airport, then switch to smart flats or heels when you arrive. Keep your footwear in its own compartment, separate from your laptop accessories, cosmetics, and other essentials.
The city-break enthusiast: Exploring London, Paris, or New York can mean thousands of steps in a day. Comfortable walking shoes are invaluable, but you may want something more elegant for dinner, a show, or a cocktail bar. The Classic Bag makes that change of footwear easier to manage.
The frequent flyer who likes to travel light: For those who prefer to keep their belongings organized and avoid carrying several separate bags, a convertible design has obvious advantages. The ability to switch between crossbody and backpack styles is particularly useful when navigating airports, public transportation, and busy streets.
The cruise passenger and resort traveler: Days spent sightseeing can call for supportive shoes, while evenings on board or at a restaurant may call for something dressier. A dedicated shoe compartment offers a convenient way to carry that second pair without mixing it with other essentials.
The physical, fitness-minded professional: Travelers who fit a workout or even a dance routine into a busy schedule may also appreciate having a designated place for an extra pair of shoes. The same goes for commuters who go straight from work to the gym or an after-hours activity.
A Thoughtful Approach to Materials
Sattaché also emphasizes sustainability in its design philosophy. The Classic Bag uses water-resistant materials made from recycled PET bottles and ocean fishnets, along with PETA-approved vegan leather accents. So if you get caught in a rain shower, it isn’t the end of the world!
Through its Sattaché Cares initiative, it also donates a portion of its quarterly proceeds to organizations advancing climate action and ocean cleanup. And we love any product that helps us offset our travel carbon footprint! Plus, the Sattaché is beautifully packaged and makes a unique and thoughtful gift.
Discover the collection at Sattaché’s official website.
