Simitri
Emerging · $200–$400 · Colleyville, United States
Handmade evening clutches covered in sequins, beads and embroidery, maximalist bags that refuse to be forgettable.
Think: party bags with personality
The buy: the embellished evening clutch
What to buy
the embellished evening clutch
Categories
Occasions
Why Simitri is worth it
Simitri's clutches are hand-sewn in India in sequins, beads and swinging fringe, the kind of party bag that does the work of jewelry.
Artisans in India stitch every piece by hand, layering sequins, glass beads and metallic thread over silk or faux silk, with a velvet lining inside. The color runs loud, from ombre sequins to jewel-toned fringe, while the shapes stay simple and structured so the surface gets all the attention. No real leather is used anywhere in the line.
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Is now a good time?
The sale pattern
From 1 months of sale tracking.
A sale landed in the last few days — Simitri runs one about every week.
- Runs a sale
- most weeks
- Last sale
- running right now
- Typical markdown
- 45% off
- Deepest we’ve seen
- 45% off
About Simitri
Designer Gayatri Chopra and her sister-in-law Simran Kaur started Simitri at Kaur's dining table in 2015, naming it with a blend of their two names, and grew it from a home base in Colleyville, Texas.
Chopra grew up in India and designs each collection with artisans there, drawing on embroidery traditions like zardozi. The label became known for sequin and fringe clutches made to be the brightest thing in the room.
- Founded
- 2015
- Founded by
- Simran Kaur and Gayatri Chopra
- Based in
- Colleyville, United States
- Made in
- India
- Made of
- Sequins, glass beads and metallic thread on silk or faux silk, velvet linings, vegan leather
- Shipping
- Ships across the US for a flat $10 with free returns in the contiguous states (3-5 day $15, 1-2 day $30); ships worldwide, with international shipping, duties and taxes paid at checkout so nothing is due on delivery.
- Where to buy
- Simitri's own site · Our Simitri picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Weight
Reviewers love the shine, but several say the bags are heavier than they look, so expect a solid clutch rather than a featherweight one.
- Craft
Each style is made in limited quantities. The sequined ombre styles, its most popular, take over eight hours each by hand.
- Straps & repairs
Send a measurement and the brand will adjust the strap to where you want the bag to sit. Sold-out bags can often be pre-ordered through the site chat, and manufacturing defects are repaired or replaced even years later.
- Shipping
Shipping within the contiguous US is a flat $10, with faster options at $15 and $30. International orders pay shipping, duties and taxes at checkout, so nothing is due on delivery.
- Returns
Full-price pieces can come back free within 30 days in the contiguous US. Sale pieces can't be refunded at all, and orders placed with most promo codes can only be swapped once for another bag.
What Simitri is made of
Simitri doesn't list fiber content, like “100% silk”, on most of its product pages, so we can't say what its pieces are made of. We checked 146 pieces in October 2026.
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Simitri, answered
- What is Simitri?
- Simitri is a small Texas label making hand-embroidered evening clutches in sequins, beads and fringe, plus statement earrings and headbands, all made by artisans in India.
- Is Simitri a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for party bags with real handwork: every piece is sewn by hand in India, the sequined ombre styles take hours each, and the line is cruelty-free, with no real leather.
- Who founded Simitri?
- Sisters-in-law Gayatri Chopra, the designer, and Simran Kaur founded it in 2015.
- Where is Simitri from?
- Simitri is based in Colleyville, Texas, and its bags are handmade in India.
- What are Simitri bags made of?
- Sequins, glass beads and metallic thread over silk or faux silk, with velvet linings. Totes use vegan leather; the brand never uses real leather.
- Does Simitri ship internationally?
- Yes, worldwide, with shipping, duties and taxes paid at checkout. Within the contiguous US, shipping is a flat $10 and full-price returns are free.
- Can you return Simitri sale pieces?
- No. Sale pieces can't be refunded, and orders placed with most promo codes can only be exchanged for another bag. Full-price pieces can be returned within 30 days.
- Where can I buy Simitri?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Simitri picks.
- When does Simitri go on sale?
- Across the 2 sales we have tracked, Simitri has run one most weeks. A sale landed in the last few days.
- How much does Simitri discount?
- Their sales consistently reach about 45% off.
- Which brands are like Simitri?
- If you like Simitri, look at Sarah's Bag, Noam Hazan, The Vin Store and Audette.