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Each bag is designed and developed in our Antwerp based atelier

"Finding a bag that combined practical functionalities with elegance was quite a challenge. This made me start designing one myself, with a focus on long-lasting materials and an eye for detail and craftsmanship.

Not driven by the traditional and fast paced fashion industry, I wanted to create timeless pieces that focus on both form and function, being able to stand the test of time."


— Lies Mertens

Behind every bag hides the story of someone fascinating. They inspire us, they become the model and their name becomes the name of the bag. The process from idea to design is shaped by the conversations we have, connecting their functional wants and needs with a design that fits our aesthetic.

We aim for a human approach

Each bag is crafted by hand, ensuring both quality and sustainability. We work in close collaboration with artisans, persuing the finest craftsmanship. We maintain strong partnerships with two family-run production ateliers, located in Italy and Belgium/Tunisia.

"I'm always keeping the material in mind. Since founding the label, I've consistently been invested in researching durable, upcycled or innovative materials. For me, finding the right material is a crucial aspect of the design process.”

We select only European materials, handpicked for their quality, durability and authenticity. Each bag is constructed from sustainable materials, thoughtfully selected for their quality, traceability and long-lasting characteristics.

An overview of leather materials:

Royal nappa
Very soft type of leather on full grain calf, with a rich and waxy handfeel, semi-anilin finish, natural small millgrain. Royal Nappa is softer in terms of tannage and the hand touch is more waxy then Calfino
Calfino
A soft nappa type of full grain leather on calf, with a nice handfeel and semi-anilin finish, natural small millgrain.
Full grain
A full grain leather with a pebble, it is a pre-embossed soft grainy leather
Shiny black
A high shine pigmented bovine full grain leather, with a  special mill effect

MycaNova

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Vegea

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