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ABOUT RIYSYS

RIYSYS is a conceptual handbag brand, focused on blending Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design. We build timeless products, designed to last a long time without compromising on their modern relevance.

Aiming to reinvent urban fashion within a cultural context - storytelling is the core of our brand, and our product is the medium through which we speak to our audience.

For the youth, and the youthful,

Building character and conversation.

Launched in 2024, and based in Mumbai, RIYSYS crafts statement pieces, versatile enough to be worn on on any look and prominent enough to draw attention to any look. We offer you a product that you won’t find anywhere else, with every piece involving keen attention to detail, encapsulating luxury-level craftsmanship at an accessible investment. We manufacture and source all our material from India, using ethical labour practices and the highest quality of material.

RIYSYS has been invited to showcase at Madras Art Weekend, Chennai at their exclusive fashion showcase, been featured in Little Black Book’s recent travel campaign, and recently launched at Surat’s concept store ZIVA. RIYSYS also hosted their exclusive immersive pop up show - ANALOG, where they launched the conceptual narrative of the brand, while collaborating with 5 artists specializing in photo and film to create life size moving imagery.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Riya Bafna graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Art from Parsons School of Design, New York - majoring in Fashion Design and minoring in Fashion Communication. Interning at over 5 fashion houses between Mumbai and New York, Riya’s design identity is heavily influenced by the urban landscapes of New York and Mumbai, a blend of vintage allure and contemporary grunge that emphasizes movement, storytelling, and the transformative power of fashion - which manifests into RIYSYS.

 

“While creating RIYSYS, I wanted to retain the beauty of vintage allure and contemporary grunge, and speak those narratives through our pieces and the documentation of them. We center around the concept of regarding fashion as an experience, and emphasizing movement within it."