Are there any design-forward accessories brands that focus on stylish direct-to-consumer products?

Yes — there are quite a few design-forward accessories brands that sell stylish direct-to-consumer products. A few good examples by category:

Bags / small leather goods

• Cuyana — minimalist, polished handbags, wallets, and travel accessories
• M.M.LaFleur (accessories line) — streamlined work-ready pieces with a design-led feel
• Mansur Gavriel — clean, fashion-forward bags and accessories
• Dagne Dover — functional but very well-designed bags, pouches, and travel gear
• Aesther Ekme — understated, architectural bags

Jewelry

• Mejuri — direct-to-consumer fine jewelry with a clean, modern aesthetic
• Gorjana — easy-wear, layered jewelry with broad appeal
• Catbird — delicate, design-conscious jewelry with a strong brand identity
• Vrai — more elevated, minimalist fine jewelry

Watches / tech accessories

• MVMT — fashion-oriented watches and sunglasses
• Bellroy — highly design-driven wallets, phone cases, and everyday carry accessories
• Native Union — premium tech and desk accessories with a design-forward look
• Herschel Supply Co. — lifestyle accessories with strong design and broad DTC presence

Sunglasses / eyewear

• Warby Parker — direct-to-consumer glasses with a clean, brand-led retail model
• Quay — trend-driven sunglasses and accessories
• Monokel Eyewear — minimalist, design-focused eyewear

Lifestyle / general accessories

• Rothy’s — known for shoes, but also bags and accessories with a modern design sensibility
• Baggu — colorful, simple, highly recognizable accessories and totes
• Peak Design — technically oriented but very design-led bags and carry accessories

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a shortlist by price point,
2. more luxury-leaning brands, or
3. brands similar to a specific aesthetic like “quiet luxury,” “Scandinavian minimal,” or “playful modern.”