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GADINO

Abigail big handmade in italy - bag in soft calf leather, $1250
Leyia small handmade in italy - bag in soft calf leather, $685 Midnight - big shopper, handmade in Italy in soft leather, $785
Abigail big handmade in italy - bag in soft calf leather, $1250 Leyia small handmade in italy - bag in soft calf leather, $685 Midnight - big shopper, handmade in Italy in soft leather, $785

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After a few years of making sure quality, style, design and production is perfect, Gadino is now getting attention around the world from small independent shops to luxurious department stores like Bergdorf Goodman and Harvey Nichols. I want to bring Italian craftsmanship back to the market and all items are created at artisan factories. All bags come in the softest calf leather, are handstiched, in classy and sophisticated style and target an audience that wants the best quality.

The line started with two good friends traveling in the far-east. We were inspired by all the colors, materials and and new ideas we found in the Asian countries and the line has later evolved from this inspiration to a more complete and luxurious line. Being obsessed with great leathers, rich colors and good quality, moving the production to Italy was required although producing in Asia for several years has given me valuable experience.

Producing in Italy is both a quality issue as well as a ethical issue, refusing to buy in to the "high-profit at the cost of the workers." First, The way the animals are threaded prior to production in the western world is more restricted than in Asia. Second, The leather produced in Italy contains much less chemicals than leather produced simply because these chemicals are not allowed in western Europe. Factory workers producing the leather are therefore not exposed to these chemicals and nothing be wasted into nature. At my factories I also know that the workers and the subcontractors are well paid, and not exploited. My aim is to deliver goods that are of good design and also ethical, prices are higher but the handbags are very well sewn and will last you a lifetime.

Getting the full collection produced in other materials than agreed on, having to discontinue the whole seasons deliveries. After launching the Limited Edition, Gadino has twice been on Forbes list over the "most extravagant handbags in the world" alongside Chanel and Hermes. Getting great reviews and feedback from customers and press gives an extra kick to what you do.

 
What is your name? Hilde Palladino
Where are you from? Norway
Where do you live now? Norway
How old are you? ...
Do you have a design background? Yes.
Do you still have a day job? No.
What year were your bags born? 2001
Bag brand name: Gadino
What is their retail price range? $150 - $300
Where can a shopper buy your bags? www.gadino.no
For more information, contact: www.gadino.no

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