The most desirable leather goods, whether they be handbags, shoes, clothing, or accessories, are known for their craftsmanship, durability, and incomparable style. It’s no surprise, then, that they are produced by some of the biggest names in fashion.
What you may not know is that luxury brands such as Fendi, Gucci, and Prada started by working with leather long before they grew into the multifaceted companies they are today.
Louis Vuitton
Named the world’s most valuable luxury brand for six years in a row, Louis Vuitton is synonymous with leather goods of the highest quality. The brand, properly known as Louis Vuitton Malletier, is also famous for its luggage, prêt-à-porter clothing, shoes, jewellery, watches, sunglasses, and other accessories.
the brand uses cowhide leather for to make its Monogram Louis Vuitton handbags. If you need to authenticate a bag, you should check the receipt, logo, colour fade, stitching, trim, and stamp.
Chanel
When Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel founded her fashion brand in 1909, she started by making hats, and from there, progressed to women’s sports clothes. However, it wasn’t long before she revolutionised women’s fashion by avoiding restrictive corsets and bodices in favour of designs that were comfortable and practical yet flattering.
After expanding her use of different textiles, Chanel also started producing leather goods such as handbags. Her designs were as exciting as the best AFL Premiership betting today, and they are still considered to be true classics in the world of fashion. Chanel Classic Flap Bags are made using velvety lambskin leather.
Gucci
One of the most highly regarded fashion brands, Gucci was founded on leather. Its history begins when Guccio Gucci moved from Italy to Paris and then London, where he worked at the Savoy Hotel.
Guests’ high-end luggage made such an impression on him that, when he returned to Florence, Italy, in 1920, he opened a shop that sold exquisitely designed luggage and other leather goods such as handbags and shoes. Later, joined by three of his sons, he opened more shops and expanded the range to include knitwear and silk garments.
Prada
Prada was established by Mario and Martino Prada in 1913 as a company dedicated to producing leather goods. Six years later, the brand began supplying the Italian royal family with luxury goods, and to this day, its logo still includes the crest of the House of Savoy.
The brand’s royal appointment made it even more desirable among Europe’s fashionable set. Ever since then, Prada has been associated with top-of-the-range clothing, shoes, handbags, travel accessories, and perfume.
Fendi
Fendi has been associated with leather and fur since it was founded by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in Rome in 1925. The pair were joined by their daughters Alda, Anna, Carla, Franca, and Paola, and in 1965, renowned designer Karl Lagerfeld joined the fashion house.
Lagerfeld, who was appointed a creative director of women’s ready to wear and furs, helped to raise the brand’s profile even higher. The Baguette, Peekaboo, Pequin, and 2jours handbags are among the brand’s most iconic products.
