Carry yourself, differently. B Corp certified. Handcrafted in Australia. State of Escape is an international design brand connecting the contemporary woman to her curiosity through an intuitively created collection of accessories. Founded by Brigitte MacGowan and Desley Maidment in Sydney in 2013, State of Escape began with a shared idea: to evoke in others the desire to escape back to their true selves. The brand’s signature Escape tote ™ is a modern classic – simple, effortless, and beautifully handcrafted.