The Story Behind Sophia 21 | More Than a Handbag

Sophia 21 is more than a handbag. Created for Down Syndrome Awareness Month and in support of 21 Together, this very special limited edition is inspired by Trisomy 21 and a story that is deeply personal to me. Every detail carries meaning — from the 21 individually cut leather strips and intricate hand-stitching to the colours inspired by 21 Together and the symbolic X + I charms. The original Sophia 21 has been donated to 21 Together and will be auctioned at the charity’s 10th Anniversary Gala on 9 October 2026. Following the auction, pre-orders will open for just 10 individually numbered Sophia 21 bags, each accompanied by its own Certificate of Authenticity. Designed by Anya Sushko Handmade in England In support of 21 Together #DownSyndromeAwareness #DownSyndrome #21Together #BritishMade #HandmadeInEngland #AnyaSushko