Soltek blends French glamour and minimalist NYC evolution into timeless collections. The founder, Marie Odile Sharkey-Berard, was born in France and received her education in fashion in Paris before emigrating to New York in 1970. There she worked at Charles Jourdan, Roger Vivier and Arche.

In 2010, she decided to start Soltek Inc., and design her own line of fashion accessories, beginning with handbags. Marie Odile first made her handbags in Naples, Italy, but she chose to move production to Manhattan, NY and is currently working with wonderful craftsmen in the heart of the Fashion District! Marie Odile designs bags ranging from totes and clutches to crossbodys and satchels, and she uses an incredibly diverse portfolio of materials: cow leather (plain or printed/embossed); canvas; cork; hemp and vegan leather substitute.

At Soltek we think that a good handbag is one that suits your style but a great handbag is one that suits your lifestyle. Marie Odile’s designs are always colorful, stylish and timeless: ready to suit your lifestyle!