Spinner Carry on luggage that fits all essentials for a weekend get away Mark Talucci and Todd Elliott. founded THE SAK in 1989 with a singular handbag. created from a unique fabrication. The immediate success of this bag revealed a great demand in the marketplace for accessories crafted from unique textiles. Encouraged. they began developing distinctive. richly textured weaves. and. in 1994. launched THE SAK's signature fabrication. Tightweave. This exclusive textile. designed into modern handbag shapes. garnered a tremendous following. and propelled the THE SAK to become the fourth largest handbag company in the United States.