Marni was founded in 1994 by Swiss-born but Milan-based Consuelo Castiglioni, who has remained the label’s chief designer over the years. Marni offers its wearers unique silhouettes as evident in the eye- catching Fold Handle handbag, while bold colors come to life in youthful pieces like the Drawstring Tote or Convertible Backpack. Though Castiglioni drives the design, frequent artistic collaborations influence the brand’s cult status. But the perfect partnership is really between you and the must-have Marni.
Established in Boston in 1845, the company was founded on the simple passion of creating the finest leather goods for the horse and buggy rider. Seen on celebrity and socialites around the world the brand plunged into the starlight after Grace Kelly used a Mark Cross overnight bag in Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Rear Window. Since then, demand for the appropriately named, Rear Window Overnight Case and the Grace Box bag have skyrocketed. The brand relaunched in 2011, and since then the bags have been re-proportioned to carry modern essentials, yet still evokes the feel of the original. Currently, Mark Cross is known for its bold structured bags that modernize elements of vintage style with a nostalgic feel, crafted from the finest materials. Bags such as the Hadley tote and Dorothy shoulder bag exemplify the brands’ nod to its roots and heritage, while forging on in a modern way.
