ISLI Studio is a circular design studio founded by Karima Bidar. Every piece is drawn in Paris and made by hand in Casablanca, largely from leather that already had a first life. For interviews, images or samples, write to contact@islistudio.com.
Recognition
Prix de la Mode du Monde Arabe 2026. Karima Bidar is a finalist in the Talent Accessoires category. Winners are announced on 30 September 2026 in Paris. Read the announcement on Le360.
La Caserne, Paris. ISLI took part in Résidence #1 Accessoires at La Caserne, the Paris accelerator for sustainable fashion. See the residency page.
Selected coverage
Handbag Designer 101, 17 September 2024. Karima Bidar joined Emily Blumenthal to talk about manufacturing in Morocco, working directly with artisans, and what small-run production really costs. Read or listen to the episode.
Prép'art. Karima Bidar's alumni profile, listing her training and her work as a designer. See the profile.
The studio in short
- Founded by Karima Bidar, who trained at ESAM Caen and at the École Supérieure de Design de Troyes.
- Drawn in Paris, cut and assembled by hand in Casablanca.
- Earrings and shoulder bags, released in small runs.
- Leather sourced as premium offcuts through La Réserve des Arts, so no two pieces come out quite the same.
- Bags stitched by Tarik, a master leatherworker who teaches the craft at the Maison de l'Artisanat in Casablanca.
- Free shipping worldwide.
Press enquiries
ISLI Studio, 4 rue Saint-Martin, 75004 Paris, France.
contact@islistudio.com