About Us

Lost Generation is an independent fashion brand that is owned and operated by a Catawba Indian woman from Rock Hill, SC. Our core line of handbags is manufactured in small batches at a home studio from soft, slouchy leather reminiscent of the deer skins that the Catawba people have tanned and made into clothing for millennia. We are focused on using natural materials in timeless designs to create pieces that can be handed down to the next generation, and today, can transition from day to night and season to season effortlessly with details chosen specifically to align with our inspiration–our founder's two grandmothers, both from the Lost Generation–such as fringe, braids, or beading like you might find on Native regalia or patterns of tiny flowers as on vintage fabrics. Our brand started with leather bags and accessories, and we are currently designing a capsule collection of fashion apparel.

All pieces are made for everyday use. We use minimal shapes, a little personality, and great materials to share our design vision as well as our values.