When considering the everyday handbag, silhouette, style and soul are top of mind. In this arena, Corîu’s work stands alone.
They present collection after collection of pieces that are not only classic, but structurally and sculpturally beautiful.
Each bag represents a legacy of dedicated craftsmanship – designer Giordano Lapegna’s roots in the leather industry date back to the late 1800s.
Corîu crafts their bags from organic Tuscan leather, a full-grain hide known for its earthy texture and finish.
The pieces are vegetable tanned using natural hardwoods such as Quebracho and Japanese Mimosa in a process that transforms the material from a rough, raw state into the soft, lush polish synonymous with high-quality Italian leather.
This treatment of leather, suede and brass come together in a symphony of timelessness.
Lapegna and his team refer to this as “the magic of the handmade” – a special quality held by goods that eschew mass production.
Unique and deliberate, each handbag is imbued with characteristics and personality inherent to the hand-making process.
This philosophy is plainly felt within Corîu’s work… a celebration of the true essence of craftsmanship.