Introducing
The Pleated Cutout Clutch
An American classic, rebuilt to be kept.
It has carried summer for generations - to the shore, the market, the ferry dock, year after year. An icon that was never meant to be precious. Only useful. Only loved.
Now, pleated and sculpted into a silhouette it was never meant to be, the Boat and Tote becomes the Pleated Cutout Clutch. Familiar at a glance. Entirely new in the hand.
Made in limited quantities. Made to be kept. Made to be yours alone.
One-of-a-Kind.
Always Limited.
Every North & Knox bag is made to be made yours. Your tote, your colors, your details - built to order in limited quantities, in a combination no one else has.
The style may return. Your bag never repeats.
The Kisslock Tote
The Kisslock Tote begins as an authentic L.L.Bean Boat and Tote, rebuilt by hand into a structured silhouette that closes with a kiss. The vintage frame gives it its name and its posture: soft canvas, held in shape, finished with hardware chosen to match. It is the bag customers reach for every day, the one that goes on the trip tomorrow and collects the compliments. Made to order in my studio, one at a time, and made to be yours alone.
Quantities have been open for holiday delivery - order by November 28th.
Luxury Reimagined
Collector
Commission
Design your own unique handcrafted design from your own keepsake tote or one sourced to your specifications.
Reviews from our Collectors
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "New My bag is perfect. I love it so much. Quality and craftsmanship are amazing. Working with Nichole on the design and little elements of my bag was a dream. She listened to what I wanted and delivered 100%. In addition, the bag was pakaged beautifully and even came with a pouch of loose lavendar to make the bag smell lovely. If you decide to buy a bag from North and Knox do so with confidence! Highly recommend. Cannot say enough good things about my bag and experience working with Nicole on it."
- Kmberly F., Collector Commission
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Beautiful bag truly a work of art!!!"
Mariann B., Collector Commission
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "I’m absolutely in love!! This tote is so amazing!! Perfection 💜"
- Lori F., The Kisslock Tote - Cream and Black
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "I am obsessed! I worked with the designer to get the exact design I wanted and they keep the true details of this 1970's tote. This came out better than I imagined."
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "I've been eyeing this bag for months and finally pulled the trigger. The hardware detail is unlike anything I've seen at this price point. It feels like something you'd find in a boutique in Paris. I can't belive this is hand-made"
- Kathleen K., The Birk & Tote - Classic Navy Edition
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![A handbag with a gray body, blue handles, and a green strap with a zipper and lock. Upcycled Up cycled L.L. Bean boat and tote to large boatkin inspired bag the birk and tote]()
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "I am so happy! I saw the original Boatkins but no way $1800! I worked with Nichole and got my own special design, at a better cost, and I love everything about it! This is now my everyday bag."
- Amanda T., The Birk & Tote - Blue Jay and Mint Collectors Edition
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![Torn and damaged white tote bag with blue straps, and hardware details. Upcycled Up cycled L.L. Bean boat and tote to large boatkin inspired bag the birk and tote]()
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "The quality exceeded my expectations. The canvas is soft but structured, and the gold hardware is substantial, not cheap. I've already gotten so many compliments. Worth every penny."
- Jenna R., The Birk & Tote - Blue Jay Collectors Edition
