Our Story

Our Story

Welcome to Auric. Luxury, redefined for you.

The Luxury Dilemma

Auric was born out of a simple frustration: the fashion industry forces you to choose between overpriced designer labels or cheap, short-lived synthetics. We founded Auric to bridge that gap, delivering authentic, luxury leather bags without the inflated price tag.

Decades in the Making

To deliver true luxury, we collaborated with the best. Auric operates as the exclusive UK merchant for Bessel, a master manufacturer in India with over 25 years of unparalleled expertise in premium leatherwork. This gives us a distinct advantage; we tap into a quarter-century of refined heritage, master craftsmanship, and world-class raw materials.

As a lean, independent brand, we skip the corporate fluffs/markups. Every penny you spend goes entirely into what matters: world-class materials, durable hardware, and timeless design.

The Materials We Love

We select our leathers for their character, quality, and how beautifully they age. Our core collections focus exclusively on four of the finest leathers, all finished with a premium, heavy-duty Premium Jacquard Lining for interior durability:

  • Natural Dry Milled (NDM): Famous for its soft, pebbled texture that gets suppler with use.
  • Nappa Leather: Silky, buttery-smooth, and incredibly lightweight for everyday luxury.
  • Oil Pull-Up: Enriched with natural waxes for a high-character look that beautifully changes tone when handled.
  • Crunch Leather: Heat-compressed for a glossy, deep, and rich luxury finish.

Handcarved Buffalo Leather

For pieces demanding ultimate strength, we step things up. Our handcarved bags and wallets are crafted from premium Indian buffalo leather, chosen for its incredible toughness. Each unique piece is intricately carved by hand, making it a true wearable art.

Made for Life, Not a Season

Every single Auric and Bessel piece is proudly and ethically crafted by skilled artisans in India. From reinforced stitching to carefully wrapped hardware, we design for the rhythm of daily life. Our bags don't just wear out—they wear in, telling your unique story in every crease and grain.