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Repeating myself.
September 30th, 2008 — Handbags, eco, luxury, news from antonello @ Luxury eco-conscious fashion
The fashion luxury handbag industry dilemma.
September 29th, 2008 — Development, Handbags, eco, luxury from antonello @ Luxury eco-conscious fashion
I cannot get tired of repeating myself that the luxury industry is returning to the idea of craftsmanship and individuality. Knowing where the item is made helps (at least for me!) to emphasise its luxury status.
It is common to hear, that designer has moved the productive activities to another country where the labour costs are cheaper. It is an odd reality, a widely spread reality. Given that I am from Italy, more specifically from the Italian region of Sardinia. I order hand-woven fabrics from Sardinia and I want to produce the handbags in Italy (mainland). Easy concept! “Act locally…..think globally”.
I personally think, the accessories market looks too close to what the big names are doing and at the end the collections are too similar and difficult to sell. I have noticed that there is scarce orientation to research, many companies rely too much on current trends forgetting to research more on the future trends and majority do not experiment with new materials.
The luxury handbag market should really consider to concentrate on materials, perhaps eco-friendly materials (produced locally), to regain its exclusivity.
Online Stores It is common to hear, that designer has moved the productive activities to another country where the labour costs are cheaper. It is an odd reality, a widely spread reality. Given that I am from Italy, more specifically from the Italian region of Sardinia. I order hand-woven fabrics from Sardinia and I want to produce the handbags in Italy (mainland). Easy concept! “Act locally…..think globally”.
I personally think, the accessories market looks too close to what the big names are doing and at the end the collections are too similar and difficult to sell. I have noticed that there is scarce orientation to research, many companies rely too much on current trends forgetting to research more on the future trends and majority do not experiment with new materials.
The luxury handbag market should really consider to concentrate on materials, perhaps eco-friendly materials (produced locally), to regain its exclusivity.
Continue reading → The fashion luxury handbag industry dilemma.
The latest must have!
September 28th, 2008 — Handbags, eco, luxury, news from antonello @ Luxury eco-conscious fashion
The latest must have guilt free handbag comes from Pibiones by Antonello.
“Pibiones pay tribute to the best of Italian eco luxury fabric choices. Trialling authentic Sardinian hand weaving methods in ethically managed factories, the collection of accessories are handcrafted by a handpicked group of leading handbag manufacturers in villages in mainland Italy.
Shedding light on Italian textiles and putting localised Italian handiwork and the importance of its preservation back on the map, Pibiones designer Antonello Tedde prides himself on only working with experts in accessories production and ultimately bringing Sardinian production methods back into the global consciousness.” London Fashion Week, BFC
Reviewing the past
September 28th, 2008 — Design, Handbags, eco, luxury from antonello @ Luxury eco-conscious fashion
I did talk before about this antique hand-woven textile. I discovered in an old wooden chest at my parents in Sardinia. It has been in the family from 1814: my great, great grandmother drew the designs and prepared dyes from local plants. She dyed the wool from my granddad sheep for her own work. She created a bedspread that remained in the family for few generations.
Its the time to review the past and look forward to achieving more in the coming years. This ecourages me to continue to work hard in the coming years to avoid the disappearance of the Sardinian hand-woven fabrics.
Ideas for my design
September 28th, 2008 — Design, Handbags, accessories, eco, luxury from antonello @ Luxury eco-conscious fashion
Where do I get design ideas? The only sources are the Sardinian fabrics and my imagination. Then, I have to make sure the idea I think is so brilliant, is developed into a concrete form. I normally start studying a particular hand-woven fabric and than I start making the pattern. The most important thing is to ensure the weavers and manufacturer understand how to produce it.
I try to be present in every production phase, to correct and redefine every component and detail. For the next Spring Summer 09 collection, I have based the handbag collection on roses and geometrical patterns.
I try to be present in every production phase, to correct and redefine every component and detail. For the next Spring Summer 09 collection, I have based the handbag collection on roses and geometrical patterns.