CASE STUDY: VALEXTRA
Founded by Giovanni Fontana in Milan in 1937, Valextra is a storied Italian leather goods brands. Valextra was born of excellent craftmanship and a commitment to engineering beauty. Today, the…
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THE GLOSSARY: PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
Each pair of shoes, piece of jewellery and bottle of perfume has a rich life story. From tanning leather to being transported across seas to sourcing the finest botanicals –…
HOW OUR BRAND COMMUNITY IS SUPPORTING THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS
…outbreak, we continued most of our production, working with the artisans from their homes and family workshops, for the tanning, leather craftsmanship and weaving coffee the lining. Only the production…
TRANSPARENCY AND AUTHENTICITY ARE KEY INGREDIENTS IN LUXURY AND THEY’RE NO LONGER NEGOTIABLE
…and Bapst emphasised how artisans are key to their success: “We have more than 4000 artisans making products with their hands every day, 95% of them having had no leather…
SKIWEAR IN 2020 WILL BE VEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE
…the traditional down-filled, fur-lined pieces so frequently spotted on the slopes? It means alternatives like plant-based down, synthetic fleece from global organic textile standard-certified wool, and sustainably-made vegan leather. Club…
A MORE SUSTAINABLE LUXURY GIFT GUIDE
…vital part of the brand’s essence. Return to Nature Clutch: made from luxury biodegradable leather Vanity kit: made from Econyl In Flight tote: made from used plastic bottles SEPAI The highest cosmetic quality…
MEET THE LEADERS: NERI KARRA
…produces high quality leather bags and accessories that are built to last, respecting the materials and skills used in their creation. We caught up with the founder, Neri Karra, to…