Carrying Stories: How R. Riveter Heirloom Bags Honor the Past and Empower the Future
At R. Riveter, we believe that every bag carries more than your everyday essentials—it carries a story. Through our Heirloom program, we transform meaningful materials into one-of-a-kind handbags, allowing our customers to carry memories, legacies, and love on their shoulders.
We’re honored to share a few of these extraordinary Heirloom stories, each stitched with purpose and pride.
A Father's Military Uniform, Reimagined
When I was 20 years old, I lost my dad unexpectedly. Of a few things he kept over the [years,] one was his Army uniform when he joined at the age of 18, he had kept it for over 40 years. I was never sure what to do with it but could never part with it. One day I saw a story about your company and what it did with the uniforms. it took me a while to be OK with parting with my dad‘s uniform, after 27 years but I knew that he'd have been OK with this instead of sitting in the closet I could carry it with me every day in addition to the bag for myself. I also had two smaller pouches made for my two children. [They] never met their grandfather so this was something they could also have [from] him. I cried when the bags came. They were exactly what I had envisioned, and I have carried it ever since. I love that. It was turned into something that I can use and think of him every day Instead of hanging in my closet, that means a lot to me.
-Katie
Why Heirloom Matters
Every Heirloom bag is a vessel for stories, strength, and sentimentality. Whether it’s the fabric of a loved one’s uniform, the lace from a wedding dress, or the leather from a cherished jacket, these bags honor the past while empowering the present.
We are humbled to be part of these journeys and invite you to create your own Heirloom story. Learn more about the process here and start transforming your memories into something beautifully meaningful.
Ready to carry your story?
Discover the Heirloom program and start your journey today.
