# Dagne Dover

> Dagne Dover is a New York-based direct-to-consumer accessories brand founded in 2013 that designs hyper-functional bags - backpacks, totes, diaper bags, and luggage - engineered around organization and everyday problem-solving. Built by three women who bootstrapped rather than chasing venture capital, the brand is known for its signature neoprene 365 Collection, recycled Repreve linings, and an 'Almost Vintage' resale program that extends the life of its products.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Melissa Mash (Co-founder & CEO), Deepa Gandhi (Co-founder & COO), Jessy Dover (Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer)
- **Team size:** ~51 employees
- **Products:** 365 Neoprene Collection, Signature Leather Collection, Diaper Bags (Indi, Wade), The Luggage Edit, Almost Vintage Resale
- **Notable:** Built a cult-favorite, women-founded accessories brand without traditional venture-capital dependence, Grew a devoted customer base largely through word of mouth rather than paid advertising, Launched a full rolling luggage collection (The Luggage Edit) in 2024 after three years of development

## Products & services

- **365 Neoprene Collection** — Signature line of water-resistant, washable neoprene bags including the Dakota Backpack and Landon Carryall, known for lightweight durability and organized interiors.
- **Signature Leather Collection** — Pebbled-leather bags such as the Allyn Tote, blending premium materials with the brand's organizational design language.
- **Diaper Bags (Indi, Wade)** — Diaper bags that don't look like diaper bags - the Indi Backpack and Wade Tote flex from playdates to work to travel.
- **The Luggage Edit** — First-ever rolling luggage collection with carry-on and checked suitcases, garment bags, convertible duffles, and packing cubes; three years in development.
- **Almost Vintage Resale** — Buy-and-sell resale marketplace, powered by Archive Resale, letting customers give pre-owned Dagne Dover bags a second life for cash or store credit.

## Achievements

- Built a cult-favorite, women-founded accessories brand without traditional venture-capital dependence
- Grew a devoted customer base largely through word of mouth rather than paid advertising
- Launched a full rolling luggage collection (The Luggage Edit) in 2024 after three years of development
- Committed since 2018 to making each new collection from as close to 100% recycled materials as possible
- Introduced the Almost Vintage resale program to extend product lifecycles and cut carbon versus buying new
- Featured in Forbes, WWD, Good Morning America, and named to best-of lists (e.g., Forbes Vetted best weekender bags)

## Latest updates

- **2024-06** — Launched The Luggage Edit, the brand's first rolling suitcase collection, after three years of development.
- **2024-11** — Introduced the Almost Vintage resale program in partnership with Archive Resale for buying and selling pre-owned bags.
- **2025-12** — Featured in Inside Retail on Melissa Mash's path from Coach to co-founder and the brand's product-first playbook.

## Links

- Website: https://www.dagnedover.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dagne-dover
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dagnedover
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dagnedover
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dagnedover
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dagnedover
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dagnedover

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Last updated: 2026-07-26