Our Purpose

We lighten your step, powering
your curiosity to go your own way.

Live Light is our mantra. It is a mindset. We thoughtfully
create lightweight bags with quality materials that make it
possible for you to go explore and discover new places.
Our mantra supports a positive outlook on life. It is about
being true to yourself. It is living an organized and lighter
life both mentally and physically, where less is more. It’s
about looking on the bright side, seeing the glass half full,
and radiating optimism.

We strive to Live Light each and every day, and
we’d love for you to join us!

Our Purpose Our Purpose

Our Purpose

We lighten your
step, powering
your curiosity to
go your own way.

Live Light is our mantra. It is a mindset. We
thoughtfully create lightweight bags with
quality materials that make it possible for you
to go explore and discover new places. Our
mantra supports a positive outlook on life. It is
about being true to yourself. It is living an
organized and lighter life both mentally and
physically, where less is more. It’s about looking
on the bright side, seeing the glass half full,
and radiating optimism.

We strive to Live Light each and every day,
and we’d love for you to join us!

Our Mission Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to bring out the light that we all have within. Be who you are and who you were meant to
be. Live a vibrant and colorful life – go places you’ve never been before. Be curious. Go discover.
Embrace new experiences. Dare to live the life you’ve always wanted. Surround yourself with kind people.

Our mission is to bring out the light that we
all have within. Be who you are and who you
were meant to be. Live a vibrant and colorful
life – go places you’ve never been before.
Be curious. Go discover. Embrace new
experiences. Dare to live the life you’ve always
wanted. Surround yourself with kind people.

Our People Our People

Our People

We put our people first. We always have and we
always will. It is ingrained in our DNA. Good people
bring out the good in people, and good people are
the foundation of this brand. The incredible team
behind this brand is made up of a diverse group of
individuals who come from a variety of
backgrounds. They make up who we are.

We put our people first. We always have and
we always will. It is ingrained in our DNA. Good
people bring out the good in people, and good
people are the foundation of this brand. The
incredible team behind this brand is made up
of a diverse group of individuals who come
from a variety of backgrounds. They make up
who we are.

Our Company Culture

Our Company
Culture

Kipling fosters a culture where everyone is
welcome. We pride ourselves in creating an
environment that recognizes and celebrates
differences. Everyone is free to be their true
self and express who they are.

Our Company Culture
Say Hello Say Hello

Say Hello

What We Are Up To

Celebrating Pride (06.2022 / 06.2023): Kipling continues to bring awareness to the causes affecting the LGBTQ+ community by supporting the LA LGBT Center (Los Angeles, CA) with a corporate donation. Join us by rounding up your purchase to donate in-store or online!
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Women’s History Month (03.2023):  Kipling is a proud to be a Pledge Partner for Dress for Success’ annual 2023 #YourHourHerPowerCampaign in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.

What We Are Up To

What We Are Up To

What We Are Up To

Celebrating Pride (06.2022 / 06.2023): Kipling continues to bring awareness to the causes affecting the LGBTQ+ community by supporting the LA LGBT Center (Los Angeles, CA) with a corporate donation. Join us by rounding up your purchase to donate in-store or online!
Learn more

Women’s History Month (03.2023):  Kipling is a proud to be a Pledge Partner for Dress for Success’ annual 2023 #YourHourHerPowerCampaign in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.

PAST INITIATIVES

Celebrating Pride (06.2022): Kipling continues to bring awareness to the causes affecting the LGBTQ+ community and supported the LA LGBT Center (Los Angeles, CA) through a corporate donation and working with influencers donating to a charity of their choice.

#KiplingCanvas (06.2021): Our arts initiative created to celebrate inclusivity, equality, the spirit of coming together, and art!

Celebrating Pride (06.2021): Living Light means loving all. We made a corporate donation to Campus Pride, the leading national organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students. We are also donating products to LA LGBT Rainbowthon event and hosting an internal speaker event through It Gets Better.

Women’s History Month (03.2021): We recognized women-owned businesses & the female entrepreneurs behind them, by using our social media presence to shine light on their success.

Black History Month (02.2021): We participated in educational events to celebrate Black heritage & culture. Our retail associates wore a special designed pin to bring awareness to Black History Month.

Human Needs Pantry Donation (09.2020): We donated backpacks and pencil cases to Human Needs Pantry of Montclair, NJ to help underserved children get their school year started right.

Black Lives Matter Movement (06.2020): We are committed to support, educate, and reflect in the fight against racism and social injustice
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LGBTQ Partnership (06.2020): We provided a monetary donation to The National Center For Transgender Equality and Los Angeles LGBT Center, chosen by our partners from the LGBTQ community; @Chasingkendall and @Blueperk

Coronavirus Relief Fund (04.2020): We donated to the Global Giving Coronavirus Relief.

First Responders Donation (02.2020): We have donated over 7,000 waist packs and crossbody bags to medical professionals, working on the front lines to fight Covid-19.

Kipling + ACLU SUPPORT CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

As we have dedicated our purpose to inclusion and freedom of expression, we are excited to announce Kipling’s
support of the American Civil Liberties Union. We are collaborating with the ACLU to support an organization we
strongly believe is tackling issues that align with our purpose to support inclusion and diversity.

As we have dedicated our purpose to
inclusion and freedom of expression, we are
excited to announce Kipling’s support of the
American Civil Liberties Union. We are
collaborating with the ACLU to support an
organization we strongly believe is tackling
issues that align with our purpose to support
inclusion and diversity.

ABOUT THE ACLU

The ACLU is a nonprofit organization founded in 1920
to defend and preserve the individual rights and
liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by
the Constitution and law of the United States. The
ACLU was founded to ensure the promise of the Bill of
Rights and to expand its reach to people historically
denied its protections. The ACLU is a nationwide
organization with more than 4 million members, activists,
and supporters.

The ACLU is a nonprofit organization founded
in 1920 to defend and preserve the individual
rights and liberties guaranteed to every person
in this country by the Constitution and law of
the United States. The ACLU was founded to
ensure the promise of the Bill of Rights and to
expand its reach to people historically denied
its protections. The ACLU is a nationwide
organization with more than 4 million members,
activists, and supporters.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

We are committed to an annual corporate
donation to the ACLU. You can join us in
supporting the ACLU through our Consumer
Round-Up Program in stores. Our customers will
be able to round purchases to the next dollar
and the difference will be donated to the ACLU.

We are committed to an annual corporate
donation to the ACLU. You can join us in
supporting the ACLU through our Consumer
Round-Up Program in stores. Our customers will
be able to round purchases to the next dollar
and the difference will be donated to the ACLU.

With your help, we have reaised over $50,000 to support ACLU

As always, we appreciate your support!

About Kipling About Kipling

About Kipling

Founded in 1987 by three European designers, Kipling combines quality,
function and style to create the ideal accessory that enables you to
express your true self, discover the unknown, power your curiosity,
experience new places and live a lighter life. Designing bags that are
lightweight, stylish, and above all, functional, is our forte.

Kipling established itself as a global handbag brand by embodying a
carefree spirit and pioneering the use of its signature crinkle nylon in
expressive colors and patterns. Today, Kipling is sold in more than 80
countries internationally, and is a global leader in selling quality,
durable bags designed for everyone.

Founded in 1987 by three European designers,
Kipling combines quality, function and style to
create the ideal accessory that enables you to
express your true self, discover the unknown,
power your curiosity, experience new places
and live a lighter life. Designing bags that are
lightweight, stylish, and above all, functional, is
our forte.

Kipling established itself as a global handbag
brand by embodying a carefree spirit and
pioneering the use of its signature crinkle nylon
in expressive colors and patterns. Today, Kipling
is sold in more than 80 countries internationally,
and is a global leader in selling quality, durable
bags designed for everyone.