Our Story

Where Legacy meets Luxury.

It began with a vision to celebrate who we are — and what we carry with us.

Johnson C. Smith University National Alumni Association flyer announcing the launch of the JCSU Alumni Bag Collection

The Vision

Culture, creativity, and the power of representation.

Sorority Me and the HBCU Heritage Collection were born from a passion for culture, creativity, and the power of representation. As the founder, I wanted to create something that felt different — something that could honor the traditions and legacies that have shaped generations while presenting them through a modern luxury lens.

Sorority Me reimagines the colors, symbols, and traditions of the four historically Black sororities as sophisticated luxury statement pieces. The HBCU Heritage Collection expands that vision, celebrating the institutions that have educated, empowered, and inspired generations of leaders.

Each tote is designed with intention. From the color palette and materials to the stitching, silhouettes, and details, every element is an opportunity to tell a story.

Portrait of S. Robinson, founder of Sorority Me and JCSU alumna

S. Robinson

JCSU Alumni 1996

Founder

Because these aren't simply totes

They are identity carried forward.

They are pride made tangible.

They are history beautifully reimagined.

Our collections are for those who understand that where you come from matters — and that your legacy deserves to be carried with distinction. This is more than fashion. It is culture. It is craftsmanship. It is lifestyle.

Legacy. Luxury. Limitless. Lifestyle.

How it works

Every purchase gives back.

01

Choose a bag

Each collection is designed in partnership with a specific HBCU.

02

We craft it

Made-to-order production runs. Materials that ripen with time.

03

20–25% returns

Directly to the partner institution's scholarship and program funds.

Gold-embroidered heritage seal detail

Limitless

A heritage tote for every HBCU.

We begin with Johnson C. Smith University. In time — Howard, Spelman, Morehouse, Hampton, FAMU, North Carolina A&T, Tuskegee, Fisk. Every institution with a story to tell, and alumni ready to carry it.

Alumna carrying the JCSU navy Heritage Tote with the gold Golden Bull seal of 1867
Alumna wearing the JCSU navy leather crossbody with gold trim and the Golden Bull seal

In the world

Legacy, worn out loud.

Alumni and supporters carrying JCSU everywhere they go — navy leather, gold trim, and the Golden Bull seal of 1867.