Elizabeth and Connie met in business school. They bonded instantly over fashion and their love for simple sophistication. Following graduation, they went on their separate ways to pursue their careers.

Years later, a reunion trip was planned and upon meeting each other for the first time at the airport, Elizabeth and Connie had the same horrified thought: “Why is she carrying that bag?” Instantly, they were talking a mile a minute about carry-on bags! The bags that they had packed for the trip -- a simple nylon duffel and an uninspiring canvas gym bag -- gave no indication of the passion each knew the other had for style.

They discovered that they both had been searching for a travel bag in the functional luxury space, but with no luck. At this stage of their lives, functionality and convenience was important, but shouldn’t there be room for a bit of style, too? That was the night when ectu was born!

With a sleek, minimalist edge and supple leather build, ectu’s pieces are crafted for those who appreciate modern and contemporary aesthetics. The svelte collection brings to surface the ultimate combination of classic elements, function, and clean lines that make each ectu bag the perfect solution to a multi-dimensional lifestyle.  ectu embodies a well-edited compilation for the modern woman who values artistry, craftsmanship, and durability.