WELCOME TO BAS AND LOKES

We're a small dedicated team of makers specializing in luxuriously handcrafted leather, suede and canvas watch and travel accessories. We thrive on making exemplary every day carry goods you'll love taking on life's daily adventures with you.

LUXURIOUSLY HANDCRAFTED IN SYDNEY

NEW YORK CITY. December 2009. Bas and Lokes opened its virtual doors one snowy winter evening in a small NYC apartmet with holiday music playing and “Coquito” in hand.

I started Bas and Lokes with my father because i had a growing watch collection and couldn't find unique handcrafted watch straps for them. This was something that was almost nonexistent at the time. I saw a big gap in the market. My father and I shared a love for making things with our hands and quickly set out to fill this gap and we weren’t just filling it—we were leading a movement toward craftsmanship, precision, and artistry that was fading fast in an increasingly mass-produced world. Driven by my love for watches and the desire to bring beauty and craftsmanship to the world, we spent evenings perfecting each strap, excited about this new adventure together.

What started as a personal project quickly transformed. Within 24 hours of launching online, every strap sold out. We knew we had struck something special.

I'm Jade and I run Bas and Lokes from Sydney, with the help of a small but talented team, including my two spirited mini poodles, Soda and Lex. In 2024, we expanded into handcrafting luxe toiletry bags and limited-edition every day tote bags—a dream that had been brewing for years and we plan to introduce more bags and carry accessories in the coming months. Watch this exciting space.

With our incredible customers worldwide, we continue to push the boundaries of luxury craftsmanship, constantly evolving and delivering products that are as handsome as they are meticulously crafted.

Every item we craft from the watch straps to our bags is made by hand in small batches, with exemplary attention to detail. When you hold one of our pieces, I want you to feel the thought and care that went into making it, right down to the stitching.

I love creating something that feels personal, rare, and thoughtful. That exclusivity is a key part of what makes us special.  Over time, we’ve remained committed to small-scale production, to maintain that level of excellence and attention to detail. This approach not only supports sustainability but also offers you something truly special—products that aren’t mass-produced, but thoughtfully made to enhance and upgrade your life. Products purposely built for your every day adventures.

None of this would be possible without you. We're proud to have a growing fan base of some of the most interesting customers worldwide and making friends in all parts of the globe. Thanks so much to every past and present customer for the love.

And a shout out to all of those incredible blogs, magazines and newspapers who have featured us on their websites and pages. We love you.

Surround Yourself with People Who Believe in Your Dreams. Those first few weeks when Bas and Lokes was born, working alongside my father, were magical—filled with creativity, laughter, and the thrill of building something from the ground up. We weren’t just making straps; we were setting the foundation for a brand that would redefine craftsmanship and we were having a really great time together doing it.

My father’s role at Bas and Lokes was short-lived, nevertheless, his influence is everlasting. His creativity, support, and passion helped shape me and therefore what Bas and Lokes has become. Those moments in our first weeks were some of my most cherished memories with him. He passed away way too young back in 2016, but his spirit lives on in every product we create.