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Handcrafted in Italy

True old-world craftsmen in the Florentine leather industry have unfortunately become an elusive bunch. Tradition, craftsmanship and quality are less of a priority for established luxury brands so it took a considerable amount of whispering around Florence to find the level of craftsmen that would help us bring this ambitious idea to reality. Carefully handmade at a small, discreet, family-operated workshop in the suburbs of Florence each bag benefits from over 350 years of collective experience creating some of the world’s most precious leather items.

Craftsmanship

Visit the workshop in Florence, Italy

##Our craftsmen source this beautiful vegetable tanned calfskin typically reserved for the highest end luxury brands from Santa Croce’s famed Badalassi Carlo Tannery. Luxuriously supple, full-grain Italian calf leather undergoes a natural, chemical-free tanning process that lasts over 40 days and is a secular tradition. This technique ensures the creation of 'life tools characterized by becoming more valuable over time. Archibald London A $3,000 Men’s Scarf for $575? A New Kind of Bargain by S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

Material

##We claim this to be comparable to the finest examples in the world, but what does that even mean? For us, they are made to such a standard that it makes you feel an inch taller - an item made of the very best and handcrafted to the very highest standards. Prepared to last and last well, to accompany you through all the ups and downs, the best times and the very worst absorbing any wear and serving as a diary for your life.

Quality

• Handcrafted by master artisans in Florence, Italy • Badalassi Carlo Minerva Vegetable Tan Leather (Santa Croce, Tuscany, Italy) • Raccagni two-way zippers • Palladium plated brass hardware by Dos Pablos e Hijos (Madrid, Spain) • Padded, full leather shoulder straps • Poly-cotton twill lining • Internal zipped pocket • Gently polish in small circles with a dry cotton cloth

>SS - The Francis Leather Backpack v2 in Olive - Final Sample

  • Handcrafted by master artisans in Florence, Italy
  • Badalassi Carlo Minerva Vegetable Tan Leather (Santa Croce, Tuscany, Italy)
  • Raccagni two-way zippers
  • Palladium plated brass hardware by Dos Pablos e Hijos (Madrid, Spain)
  • Padded, full leather shoulder straps
  • Poly-cotton twill lining
  • Internal zipped pocket
  • Gently polish in small circles with a dry cotton cloth

This revised version of our classic calfskin backpack is the ideal everyday companion, designed to withstand constant internal and external use. It is handcrafted by Italian artisans in Florence, Italy, using only the finest, first-pick, full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian calfskin sourced from one of Santa Croce's most prestigious tanneries. The leather will darken to produce a beautiful and unique patina with use. The grained detailing, padded shoulder pads, and structured profile will transition effortlessly from the boardroom to the bar, with ample compartmentalised space to fit all your daily essentials.

Previously featured in photoshoots, they're not brand-new but more or less in new condition.

Specs Blueprint

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Specs Blueprint

Design note

This revised version of our classic calfskin backpack is the ideal everyday companion, designed to withstand constant internal and external use. It is handcrafted by Italian artisans in Florence, Italy, using only the finest, first-pick, full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian calfskin sourced from one of Santa Croce's most prestigious tanneries. The leather will darken to produce a beautiful and unique patina with use. The grained detailing, padded shoulder pads, and structured profile will transition effortlessly from the boardroom to the bar, with ample compartmentalised space to fit all your daily essentials.

Previously featured in photoshoots, they're not brand-new but more or less in new condition.

Details & Care

  • Handcrafted by master artisans in Florence, Italy
  • Badalassi Carlo Minerva Vegetable Tan Leather (Santa Croce, Tuscany, Italy)
  • Raccagni two-way zippers
  • Palladium plated brass hardware by Dos Pablos e Hijos (Madrid, Spain)
  • Padded, full leather shoulder straps
  • Poly-cotton twill lining
  • Internal zipped pocket
  • Gently polish in small circles with a dry cotton cloth

Handcrafted in Italy

True old-world craftsmen in the Florentine leather industry have unfortunately become an elusive bunch. Tradition, craftsmanship and quality are less of a priority for established luxury brands so it took a considerable amount of whispering around Florence to find the level of craftsmen that would help us bring this ambitious idea to reality. Carefully handmade at a small, discreet, family-operated workshop in the suburbs of Florence each bag benefits from over 350 years of collective experience creating some of the world’s most precious leather items.

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Product Material

Our craftsmen source this beautiful vegetable tanned calfskin typically reserved for the highest end luxury brands from Santa Croce’s famed Badalassi Carlo Tannery.

Luxuriously supple, full-grain Italian calf leather undergoes a natural, chemical-free tanning process that lasts over 40 days and is a secular tradition. This technique ensures the creation of 'life tools characterized by becoming more valuable over time. Archibald London A $3,000 Men’s Scarf for $575? A New Kind of Bargain by S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

We claim this to be comparable to the finest examples in the world, but what does that even mean?

For us, they are made to such a standard that it makes you feel an inch taller - an item made of the very best and handcrafted to the very highest standards. Prepared to last and last well, to accompany you through all the ups and downs, the best times and the very worst absorbing any wear and serving as a diary for your life.

Product Quality

Our craftsmen source this beautiful vegetable tanned calfskin typically reserved for the highest end luxury brands from Santa Croce’s famed Badalassi Carlo Tannery.

Luxuriously supple, full-grain Italian calf leather undergoes a natural, chemical-free tanning process that lasts over 40 days and is a secular tradition. This technique ensures the creation of 'life tools characterized by becoming more valuable over time. Archibald London A $3,000 Men’s Scarf for $575? A New Kind of Bargain by S. Christian (03/05/2017), The Wall Street Journal.

Product Material

We claim this to be comparable to the finest examples in the world, but what does that even mean?

For us, they are made to such a standard that it makes you feel an inch taller - an item made of the very best and handcrafted to the very highest standards. Prepared to last and last well, to accompany you through all the ups and downs, the best times and the very worst absorbing any wear and serving as a diary for your life.

Product Quality
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$4400
Prada
$3900
Bottega Veneta
$1996
Archibald

Product

Saffiano leather backpack View

Small Intrecciato Backpack View

Calf Leather Backpack

Made In

Italy

Italy

Florence, Italy





Lead Craftsmen

Unknown

Unknown

Cristina M.

Material

Saffiano leather

Calfskin

Calfskin

Craftsmanship + Material

Unknown

Unknown

995





Packaging

Unknown

Unknown

$9.75 USD

Duties and Logistics

Unknown

Unknown

~$86 USD





True Cost

Unknown

Unknown

$1090.75 USD





Sale Price

$4400

$3900

$1996





Brand Margin

Unknown

Unknown

Retailer Mark-up

~200%

~200%

*leaves naked margin around 18%

Effective Mark-up

~700% (x 8)

~800% (x 9)

(Brand + Retailer)

$1996
Archibald
$3900
Bottega Veneta

Product

Calf Leather Backpack

Small Intrecciato Backpack View

Made In

Florence, Italy

Italy




Lead Craftsmen

Cristina M.

Unknown

Material

Calfskin

Calfskin

Craftsmanship + Material

995

Unknown




Packaging

$9.75 USD

Unknown

Duties and Logistics

~$86 USD

Unknown




True Cost

$1090.75 USD

Unknown




Sale Price

$1996

$3900




Brand Margin

Unknown

Retailer Mark-up

*leaves naked margin around 18%

~200%

Effective Mark-up

~800% (x 9)

(Brand + Retailer)

SS - The Francis Leather Backpack v2 in Olive - Final Sample 

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