YiliY

The definition of functional elegance, Yiliy is at once discrete and refined, understated and chic. Call it the renaissance of functional beauty, where a handbag is about more than style alone. It’s a statement about life and personality, a piece that says: here is a woman who knows good design, who won’t be fooled by passing trends. Here is a woman with a full and busy life, whose time is precious, but refuses to compromise her own style. Much like the bag's designer, an Yiliy woman appreciates beauty and refinement - without sacrificing functionality. An Yiliy woman can, and does, have it all... and like an Yiliy bag, you won’t soon forget her.

Distinctive and Timeless. YiliY.

The Designer

Yiliy designs reflect a combination of old world meets new. Each handbag is a unique expression of designer Yilin Chen, who blends her passion for mixed media with her multicultural background to produce a line that is at once functional and elegant.

Born and raised in Taipei and Montréal, Yilin’s life has always been surrounded by bright colors, diverse people, and beautiful art.

After a successful career in the art world, Yilin spent four years as chief designer for a New York-based handbag line. In 2008, Yilin embarked on a personal journey of marriage and motherhood and in 2011, debuts her inaugural line of handbags.

A resident of Manhattan, Yilin and her family splits their time between New York and Montréal.