Established in 1947, Milan-based Zagliani is synonymous with luxury handbags and accessories crafted from the finest exotic skins and leather; collections include women’s and men’s bags and small leather goods.
The company works with the highest quality materials which it combines with tannings and exclusive treatments that are developed each season. These treatments enhance the lustre, colour and textures of the leather and allow Zagliani to work with the materials in a very unique way.
A key treatment for the season SS12 will be the rubberised crocodile and python skins. Pieces rendered with this treatment are given a powdery and velvet feel making them extremely tactile and durable.
In previous seasons, special finishes such as gold leaf have been incorporated into the designs. “For SS12 we have introduced serigraphed python as well as skins enhanced with Swarovski crystal powders which provides the skins with a glittery sheen,” explains General Manager, Macadou Falls.
Exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail are integral to the designs of its bags. The new season incorporates the simplicity of design, combined with the finest materials and new exclusive treatments. The treatments of the skins allow Zagliani to realise a greater range of possibility in terms of designs due to the softness and pliable nature of the skins. Traditionally tougher materials such a crocodile and galuchat can be incorporated into softer and more fluid designs.
“We have decided not to have a logo on our products as materials and products speak for themselves,” comments Falls. “Our bags are equally recognisable by the unique treatments to the skins and also the range of colours of the products.”
Indeed, the staple styles in Zagliani’s collections are iconic pieces that have been loved by clients season-on-season; these styles are introduced in new colours and finishes each season.
In addition to its international flagship store, located in Sloane Street, London, the brand is also available in more than 45 countries, in the highest-end multi-brand stores and department stores, and Zagliani operates through a combination of concessions, shop-in-shops, franchises and own stores.
For the full article, please see the February 2012 issue.
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