Leather is a renewable resource and one of the finest natural materials. It's both traditional and modern and has varied applications. Tanneries are aware that quality valuable leather can be obtained only from a quality rawhide which is the proof of animal welfare, health, and care that was given to the animal during its life. The certificate Pelle Conciata al Vegetale in Toscana guarantees, among other things, that no animal was killed for its skin.

A timeless leather bag, the result of thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship, may with proper care last its owner for a long time. Careful selection of materials for its making is a crucial step that defines not only the quality of the final product but also the ethical side of the entire production process. It is the reason why I rely exclusively on tanneries using the ancient tanning method requiring artisanal expertise and skills - vegetable tanning.

We are living in times of rapid change. Some traditional crafts have been already lost to history or are dying out along with the elderly craftsmen. Gone are the days when it was more convenient to repair an item than to buy a new one yet I still deeply believe in the benefits of handcrafted timeless pieces and the return of meaningful fashion.

The hidden meaning behind unique brand names has always interested me. I like to think there is a story, a deeper thought hidden within. The name itself has an incredible power to evoke a certain feeling or project an image in our subconsciousness even if we've never heard about the brand before.

In 2009, I was a naive outsider who didn't see beyond the glamorous facade of fashion. The classic stereotype of a teenage girl with a cliche dream of becoming the next designer star. I have come a long way since then and found my place within the fashion industry, a place I never thought existed.