Iconic…

There are an incredible number of handbags on the market. It’s hard to create something that hasn’t been done before. Yet it does happen from time to time, and it’s no coincidence that it’s almost always the same luxury brands that sell in some of the world’s most expensive streets

What’s the trick? Why these same brands? It’s pretty simple… Such brands have decades of proven tradition, with decades of experience and the best facilities for production and trade. It’s very difficult to keep up with such major players, yet some “young” brands manage to do so from time to time. Where’s the recipe for success then? Who has the chance to create the next handbag icon and infatuate women around the world?  

The process of creating a luxury handbag is long and demanding. It all starts with an inspiration, a first idea, an idea of how big the handbag should be, for what occasion (business, event, casual…). Then you start sketching, erasing, redrawing, you feel when it’s really THE ONE! The design is life-size with all the details. The next stage is to create a pattern and sew a prototype. This is where it all comes out. It’s the birth of something new, the moment of surprise when a concept materializes into reality. If the design is good, usually only small details are fine-tuned. Adjustments are always followed by a new sample to see the final look. When the result is perfect, it is a great success and such a model can be put into production. If it’s still not right, it’s better to move on and begin a new design. There are more than enough boring and similar handbags…

“It’s the birth of something new, the moment of surprise…”” 

Luxury only for a select few…? Sometimes, I come across the question whether such a luxurious handbag can be afforded by an “ordinary” mortal. It’s clearly about priorities. If you really want a piece like this, it’s like anything in life, just go for it. Your reward will be a long-lasting, sometimes lifelong “companion” that you will love and be proud of. 

Just think of how many cheap handbags you’ve bought and they’ve fallen apart after a few seasons, not to mention that they haven’t made much of a showing in their last moments, quite the contrary. Wouldn’t it be better to invest in a piece that will adorn you for years and bring out your true self? A piece that you might one day pass on to your daughter and she will love to wear it? That’s definitely worth it.  

A handbag can also be an interesting investment… more and more often designers are resorting to limited editions, making them more exclusive, desirable and highly valued investment goods. But in this case, it’s really about pieces from the most renowned brands and artists. In my opinion, a handbag, like a painting or jewellery, can be a work of art. Here, the proportion is that the more handicraft was invested in a handbag, the more valuable it is. All this can only really be achieved with small quantities and the skilful, patient hands of an artist.

“ If you really want a piece like this, just go for it…” 

At LOVELILI, we create handbags that are timeless, traditional in shape, ones that could be worn across generations, but certainly not boring. We place emphasis on the highest quality workmanship and materials used. We work only with the best manufacturers in Florence. It is only there that our designs can materialize into a real product and a masterpiece in the hands of skilled craftsmen with a deep tradition. This is the only way we can guarantee the highest quality. We like to use the term “silent luxury” which describes us best.  

Thank you for being with us. Lili