Ella Vickers Sailcloth Collection (EVSC) is a selection of handcrafted bags made of tough, recycled sailcloth from Americas Cup boats, Maxi yachts, high performance racing boats and left over sail maker's scrap. Because the sailcloth has been tested on boats around the world the eco friendly and water resistant EVSC bags have an international chic appeal. The array of sailcloth bags ranges from large carry-ons for loading gear and goods onto yachts to sleek shoulder bags and slim on-the-go bags for evening strolls and dance floors.
Designer and founder Ella Vickers’ voyage to the creation of EVSC began aboard the sailing yacht Columbia, the first 12-meter vessel to win the Americas cup. While holding down the first mate position on the yacht she was inspired by the incredible power in the multiple sets of sails that have taken the Columbia to many victories. One off-season, when Columbia had her sails replaced, Vickers recycled the old ones into bags. Everyone wanted one, two or three! Ella Vickers, Inc. and the Ella Vickers Sailcloth Collection was born
The designer’s years of racing sailboats all over the world and sewing yacht canvas taught her about the solid construction and marine grade components needed to create a line of bags that is eye-catching, smart and ocean durable. The result of her talent and vision now allows Ella Vickers to not only sell bags to friends but to also provide gear for new friends all over the world.
Ella Vickers' company has been creating quality marine canvas products since 1989. Her original company, Nauti Gear Inc. incorporated in 2002, becoming Ella Vickers Inc. in 2008 and continues to grow because of the meticulous attention to detail, quality components and snazzy yet functional designs. Customers also appreciate the polite, attentive service that arises from Ellas' Southern roots. The business has grown from its solid foundation of the designer/founder and a small group of seamstresses producing these specialty bags. Today the Ella Vickers Sailcloth Collection (EVSC) is sold around the world in trendy shops, nautical stores and on-line. Satisfied customers from Beaufort, NC to Cape Town, South Africa write and email Ella Vickers with praise for the products and descriptions of new ways they’ve discovered to use the bags. It is the sailcloth line they have been waiting for. Every owner can feel the grace and power of the amazing yachts that inspired the bags. They know they carry the Spirit Of The Sail in EVSC.
Ella Vickers Inc. headquarters are nestled on the North Carolina coast where Ella began sailing as a child. Her experience includes yacht racing in the Caribbean, South Africa and the US as well as cruising in Hawaii and the Bahamas. Working and traveling in the sailing world requires her to lug gear from one regatta to the next with attractive, functional bags that can stand up to the harsh wind, salt, and spray encountered every day in the boating and coastal lifestyle. The Ella Vickers Sailcloth Collection meets this challenge and expresses the charm of the coastal and boating life. The bags carry a variety of gear for long trips, day trips and short trips across town. This beautiful and utilitarian line of nautical, sporty and stylish bags also carries a bit of Ella’s own "nauti" personality. Even though she jets and sails across and around continents Ella has not forgotten her roots. If she is lugging one of her bags from dock to yacht or parking lot to plane there are still sailors, and a few airline passengers, who buy a EV Sailcloth Collection bag straight off her shoulder.
Thank you for your interest in this successful and growing company with a conscience.