BIOGRAPHY

FIVETWOFIVE is a Harlem fashion house founded by Ari in 2021, rooted in the belief that a bag is more than an accessory—it is part of how we move through the world.

Every Sunday, Ari and her sisters would leave their home with their mother to attend church. Her mother always made it a point that the ladies should leave the house with a purse. It wasn’t simply about fashion. A purse meant being prepared—carrying everything you needed so you could move through the day without digging through pockets or wondering where to put the essentials.

What began as a Sunday ritual became an everyday habit. As Ari grew older, she began to see the bag differently. Especially in New York, where one day can take you from work, to school, to dinner, to a night out, your bag becomes part of your rhythm.

FIVETWOFIVE was born from that idea: a bag should be as prepared as the person carrying it.

Designed in New York, FIVETWOFIVE creates bags for anyone who values personal style, functionality, and confidence. The brand is rooted in the lived experience of navigating New York City while creating pieces that move beyond traditional ideas of who a bag is “for.”

Because a bag isn’t just for fashion. It carries what you need to have a great day.