SCOUT Bags is a fast-growing Washington, DC-based brand known for stylish, functional, affordable bags. Our versatile products are designed to help modern women contain, organize, and carry all the stuff they—and their families—need to navigate and celebrate their busy days and lives.

Co-founded in 2004 by former Vogue editor and celebrity stylist Deb Waterman Johns, and her entrepreneur husband Ben Johns, SCOUT has become a cult-classic, known for its original, limited-edition patterns and versatile designs. With nearly four decades of experience in the fashion industry, Deb’s refined eye and creative vision is the driving force behind the dynamic SCOUT brand. Recently featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah Magazine, and USA Today (to name a few), SCOUT aspires to be a national lifestyle brand known as the lifelong quintessential bag source for modern women.

Apparel & Fashion

SCOUT Bags

Ben Johns

Debbi Dickinson Kelly

Lindsay Boyd

Laura Doherty

Mary Jo Slidell

Sara Beth Arancio

Kate Hanlan Kegan

Angelyn Fernandez

Shakara Pittman

Sales and Marketing

Finance and Administration

Leadership Team

Teams at SCOUT Bags

Sales and Marketing

Finance and Administration

Leadership Team