Elevate’s 2026 Warehouse Sale: Shop with Purpose, Save with Impact
The time has come—Elevate’s biggest sale of the year is almost here.
Our 2026 Warehouse Sale is your opportunity to shop handcrafted, full-grain leather bags at up to 60% off, including retired styles, perfectly imperfect pieces, and select handcrafted favorites—all while fueling the mission behind every bag.
But this sale is about more than rare pricing.
Every bag you carry helps kickstart businesses, provide training for entrepreneurs, and create sustainable, localized solutions in some of the most overlooked and conflict-affected communities around the world.
And this year, the sale carries even deeper meaning.
It helps fuel the next season of Elevate as we continue expanding the impact of the Elevate People Project—our global initiative dedicated to launching sustainable businesses and creating long-term change where it’s needed most.
Mark Your Calendars
VIP Early Access: March 19
Public Access: March 20
Once these bags are gone, they’re gone—so get ready to shop intentionally and secure your favorites before they disappear.
Why We Do This Sale Every Year
At Elevate, our mission has always been about more than just beautiful leather goods.
From the very beginning, our heart has been about kickstarting businesses and empowering individuals in hard-to-reach communities.
The first business we helped launch was a leather workshop in Kolkata, India. The artisans began crafting incredible bags—and over time, those bags became something our community fell in love with.
But the real story has always been the people.
Today, that same model has been replicated hundreds of times across more than 17 countries through the Elevate People Project, helping launch small businesses that create lasting economic opportunity and generational change.
Our Warehouse Sale plays an important role in continuing that work.
This sale helps us:
• Stay committed to ethical and sustainable practices
• Ensure every handcrafted bag finds a home
• Reduce waste and honor the craftsmanship behind every piece
• Fuel the next season of Elevate’s global impact
Every bag that leaves our warehouse carries purpose.
Every bag helps create opportunity.
And every purchase helps propel the Elevate People Project forward.
Why Are These Bags on Sale?
Every Elevate bag is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans, making each one unique.
The bags featured in this year’s Warehouse Sale fall into a few categories:
Retired Styles
Some designs are being phased out to make room for future collections. This is your last chance to shop these beloved pieces before they disappear for good.
Perfectly Imperfect
Some bags feature natural markings like bug bites on the leather hide, subtle stretch variations, or small drip marks from the tanning process.
These marks don’t affect durability or quality—they simply add character and remind us that every bag is made from real materials by real hands.
We call them perfectly imperfect, and we believe everyone deserves to be used and loved.
Handcrafted Favorites & Select Styles
You’ll also find a handful of handcrafted favorites and select styles that are simply receiving temporary markdowns during the sale.
These include styles like the Tara Tote, Shirin Tote, Black Commuter Backpack, and Black DiMarco, along with other select pieces.
They’re the same beautiful, full-grain leather bags you know and love—just available at rare Warehouse Sale pricing for a limited time.
Even with these variations, every bag maintains the same standard of craftsmanship, durability, and mission-driven impact Elevate stands for.
Bestsellers, Retired Favorites & Handcrafted Classics
This year’s sale features a mix of bestselling bags, retired designs, perfectly imperfect pieces, and select handcrafted favorites.
Here are just a few you’ll find:
Nomad Crossbody
Our #1 best seller, inspired by ’70s vintage design, with an accordion-style interior and built-in wallet—perfect for travel and everyday wear.
DiMarco
A fresh take on our classic crossbody, including beautifully handwoven versions that highlight the incredible craftsmanship of our artisans.
Natalie Hat Tote
The perfect companion for travel lovers—crafted to securely carry your hat for vacations, beach days, and road trips.
Utility Tote
A beautifully simple carryall with an open interior, raw leather finish, and durable structure for everyday use.
The classic tote for any commuter or traveler with a zippered closure and secure phone pocket on the front to make your life easier, wherever you go.
A chic, hand-woven, and vertical tote that carries up to a 15" laptop along with all of your essentials and more. Take the Shirin to work, the farmer's market, or out for the night.
An Elevate best seller, the roomy backpack that holds everything and more, whether you are traveling across the world or to the office.
And for those who love rare pieces, you won’t want to miss these retiring favorites:
The Solma
A tribute to resilience, named in honor of a mother and daughter whose lives were transformed through the impact of Elevate.
Mini Totes
A small but mighty classic that has been a longtime customer favorite.
Euro Crossbody
A sleek and versatile staple designed for effortless, hands-free carrying.
More Than a Sale—A Bridge to What’s Next
This Warehouse Sale is more than an opportunity to shop.
It’s a moment that helps prepare Elevate for what’s next.
As we look toward the future, we are stepping even more fully into the work that has always been at the heart of our organization: empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening communities through the Elevate People Project.
Leather bags are one way you can partner with our mission—but they’re not the only way.
In the coming months, you’ll begin to see more stories from our global partners, more impact updates, and more ways to participate in the work we’re doing around the world.
You may notice our website evolving.
You may see more opportunities to donate or partner with us.
But one thing will never change:
Elevate exists to pursue lasting transformation in communities that are often overlooked and underserved.
An Invitation to Be Part of the Mission
When you shop the Elevate Warehouse Sale, you’re doing more than purchasing a bag.
You’re helping:
• Launch small businesses
• Provide training and mentorship to entrepreneurs
• Create sustainable livelihoods for families
• Build locally led solutions that strengthen communities for generations
This sale is our invitation for you to partner with us in that mission.
Because every bag has purpose.
Every bag represents opportunity.
And every bag helps fuel the impact of the Elevate People Project.
Shop the Warehouse Sale
VIP Access: March 19
Public Launch: March 20
Once these bags are gone, they’re gone—but the impact they help create will last for generations.
