When considering the everyday handbag, silhouette, style and soul are top of mind. In this arena, Corîu’s work stands alone.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.