Our Story

About The Founder:

Prodigy Bag Company was founded in 2021 by Elliot Nelson, a seven-year veteran of the United States Navy. During his time in the military, he was able to travel to various different countries in the Middle East and Europe. While abroad he was able to see different expressions of fashion and get a better understanding of what made a product unique. The two things he noticed about every timeless brand he saw abroad was that the quality was impeccable, and especially for the higher end brands they were handmade.

 Returning back to NYC after his time in the service was up, he noticed that the quality of products sold in America weren’t up to par with items abroad and that the prices were much higher. He saw an opportunity to provide quality, hand-made bags to people at much better prices than competitors.

Naming the Brand:

The final question before launching was what to name the company. After reflecting on his own journey—on why anyone might choose a path that wasn’t part of their original dreams—Elliot chose the name “Prodigy.”

By definition, a prodigy is someone, especially a young person, endowed with exceptional qualities. For Elliot, this word represents the aspirations we have as young people—the dreams we hold onto before life leads us to make compromises for the future.

Naming the brand Prodigy Bag Company is a reminder of the person we were when we first dreamt big. It’s about staying true to those dreams, no matter how life evolves.

Mission Statement:

At Prodigy Bag Company, we’re committed to providing high-quality, handcrafted bags at fair prices. We take pride in our dedication to sustainability, crafting our products slowly and thoughtfully, with every detail perfected by hand. By working exclusively with eco-conscious manufacturers globally, we do our part to ensure our bags are produced without polluting local environments or contributing to fast fashion waste.