ITALIAN DESIGNER HANDBAGS WHOLESALE SOURCES

Make A Fortune Selling Designer Handbags

By: Manuel Ortiz Braschi

© 2009 Manuel Ortiz Braschi. All Rights Reserved.

Table Of Contents

Introduction

Chapter I: A Brief History Of Designer Handbags.

Chapter II: Why Designer Handbags Are So Popular.

Chapter III: The Truth About Designer House Brands. Authentic vs. Counterfeit, And Getting The Best Possible Quality For Your Money.

Chapter IV: Fake Designer Handbags - Learn How to Spot A Fake Designer Handbag.

Chapter V: Authentic Designer Handbags Wholesale Sources.

Chapter VI: Additional Wholesale Sources – Spain, UK, Argentina & Costa Rica.

Introduction

Welcome to the “Italian Designer Handbags Wholesale Sources” Directory and thank you for purchasing this e-book. You will not be disappointed.

It is a well known fact that designer handbags are extremely popular and that you can also make a ton of money if you can find the perfect source to get them at real wholesale prices. The designer handbag industry is extremely lucrative. Designer handbags are one of the hottest and most sought-after products by women in stores and on the internet. However, you are also aware that finding legitimate wholesalers of designer handbags is not easy, and very hard to get, to say the least.

If you have spent time all over the internet then you probably know that there are scam artists out there that claim to have the real authentic handbags that you want. Maybe you were able to find a few wholesalers who claimed to sell authentic merchandise, yet you were burned time and time again in the end when they did not deliver on their promise. If you are in search of real Italian designer handbags sources then you have made the right decision by getting this directory. It will save you a lot of time and money.

I have worked with dozens of real designer handbag manufacturers, wholesalers, authorized dealers and distributors personally throughout the years. I have contacted every single one of them to be certain that they are reputable and honest people. Every single company in my Italian Designer Handbag Wholesale Directory on this e-book has been thoroughly screened and approved as a legitimate seller. Now you can use this valuable information and hard earned contacts to start your own business selling one of the hottest products around: Italian Designer Handbags!

Chapter IA Brief History Of Designer Handbags

Handbags have been around since practically the beginning of time. Even ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs show people wearing bags around the waist.

Handbags have come a long way since then, and are available in every imaginable shape, color, size, and style. They are considered a must-have item for women around the world.

In Medieval times, bags were worn around the waist. Wealthy women’s bags were bejeweled and quite ornate. Even back then, a fancy bag was a sign of high status.

In the 16th century, bags became larger and began sporting straps that could be worn across the body. These bags were convenient for travelers. In the 17th century, bags became more varied, incorporating different fabrics, shapes, and colors. The bags were often smaller, and were carried by men and women.

The handle bag became popular in the 1700s. These bags were called reticules. It was at this point in time that women began collecting numerous handbags for every occasion.

The early 20th century saw the beginning of the use of the term “handbag,” which was used to describe carry-on luggage. Bag designers began modeling smaller ladies’ bags after this type of bag, and the term stuck. The early 1900s also brought forth the addition of various compartments in the bags, which were meant for carrying such items as cosmetics.

This was another period with a fashion for light, skimpier dresses that weren't suited to pockets. It was also a period of growing independence for women, when women could go out on their own and travel without a man or a servant to carry things for them. The handbag was at once a fashion accessory chosen to match an outfit and a practical symbol of their new

independence, women could now go forth into the world carrying all they needed themselves, self-reliant and fearless. Handbags rose in importance as fashion accessories.

Modern fashion design houses came into play in the late 1950s and 1960s, and handbags haven’t been the same since. Channel, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton were the groundbreakers from those days, and are still making classy and sophisticated handbags today.

There are numerous handbag designers, all with unique styles and trademark details. Owning numerous luxury bags is still a symbol of high social status, although designer bags are somewhat more attainable than they were in previous years. Today they can be bought, used, or even borrowed, making them more accessible to everyone.

Chapter IIWhy Designer Handbags Are So Popular

Today the handbag has an almost iconic status in the world of fashion. A practical accessory that no woman can do without, over the last fifty years it has also taken on the role of status symbol, a badge of style reflecting a woman's self-image and the image she wants to project to the world.

It seems that everyone is carrying a designer handbag these days. Formerly only carried by rich and famous ladies, designer bags are popping up everywhere. Teenage girls have been carrying them as status symbols, while up-and-coming career women consider a designer bag a must-have.

A-Listers such as Paris Hilton are often credited with making designer accessories so coveted. People see them with a different bag every day, so they might feel that owning at least one luxury bag should not be out of reach. But that’s only part of the picture.

Dressing for success is vital for young people fresh out of college and just beginning their careers. A designer handbag is a highly noticeable accessory that can accent any outfit. Those who cannot afford to buy a new designer suit for every job interview feel that a designer bag will be a valuable asset that can help them make a good first impression.

Quality is a practical reason for carrying a designer bag. Many ladies are tired of buying an inexpensive purse that looks great on the shelf, only to have it become worn-out and shabby looking within a month or two. The top designers believe in putting their names only on quality products, so they make their bags to strict quality specifications.

And it isn’t just women who are carrying designer bags. Men have discovered the luxury and quality of designer bags as well. Many new models are geared toward men, with briefcase and luggage-type styling and more masculine colors. Businessmen, and other men who are on the go, appreciate being able to carry their necessities in style.

There are many reasons that designer bags are increasing in popularity. The fact that they are a symbol of status and impeccable taste is just one motivation for owning one. But the public’s love affair with designer handbags goes much deeper than that; for some they are irresistible.

Today, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, there is a handbag for every role a woman could wish to play, every image she ever dreamed of projecting. Our handbags can be our portable offices, complete with laptop, phone and papers; they can carry the beauty secrets that transform us from jet-setting professional to glamorous seductress; they are the trustworthy guardians of our identities, our pills and potions, even emergency rations. They can equip us for a weekend of activity with friends or bulge with the essentials of a young family.

Chapter IIIThe Truth About Designer House Brands.

Authentic vs. Counterfeit, And Getting The Best Possible Quality For Your Money.

Let's face it; women and handbags go hand in hand, literally. And yet, with the unlimited possibilities available on the World Wide Web, there are now more and more ecommerce web sites and auction site sellers appearing out of nowhere with very tempting promises to sell you "world famous brands" like Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and number of other famous designer handbags at "unbelievable" savings, "huge discounts" and so on. Who are they kidding?

Here is what you need to know about very famous Italian and French Designer Houses and their "Global Strategy" in selling handbags. World famous designer houses DO NOT sell their goods to the "independent entrepreneurs". There are no "close out" handbags sales, or wholesale distribution through the "secondary channels".

Most of these authentic and very expensive handbags are produced in the limited quantities, and they are usually "sold out" during "current season".

These famous authentic "brand name" handbags are sold throughout the world exclusively through the boutiques that are owned by these companies. If some "unsold" merchandise still remains at the end of the season, most of the time, it is simply destroyed by the famous brand owners in order to keep their very "hot" brands "on top of the world"!

This strategy of "supply vs. demand" apparently is working very, very well due to the sometimes "drastic measures" taken to protect respective brand's pricing and their brand name.

The most exclusive designers are particularly keen on this marketing strategy. In the garment industry, there is a “dislabeling policy” in which the designers' names and labels are simply removed from the garments then sold to the discount stores. However, handbag labels are usually imbedded or attached to the handbag in such way that they can't be removed. Handbags are simply destroyed by the brand owner (BUT NOT SOLD FOR LESS).

However, some very successful and very popular Designer houses do sell their authentic handbags to their licensed and authorized dealers. When such merchandise is sold to any "authorized dealer", the cost charged by the designer house is very, very high, and in most cases licensed dealers are not allowed to add more than 10-15% "mark up" to their cost of goods. In other words, the dealer's cost is only 10-15% lower that retail cost set by the designer house. As you can imagine, none of the legitimate dealers of designer brands with the high cost of "doing business", would ever offer or promote major price cuts, "sales" or huge discounts for such high fashion famous brand handbags.

In fact, in some "fancy boutiques" selling authentic licensed handbags to the "very rich", there is a "waiting list" for customers wanting to purchase such handbags. In some places, wealthy customers are so eager to get an exclusive handbag, that they bribe (excuse us, we mean offer "substantial tips") the sales person to be the first in line to purchase such a bag. Then another bribe may be paid to the manager before the purchase is finally made.

The marketing and pricing strategy established by the world famous design houses is working out just fine for them. There is no way around it.

As you can see, so called "Great Deals", "very special" prices or "big discounts" for the very famous Italian and French world famous brand handbags are simply misleading. In most cases you will be offered illegally made "fakes" or counterfeits (unless the authentic handbag is sold as "used", or by an individual, who purchased such a handbag for themselves or received it as a gift).

The main point is: there is no independent "parallel secondary market" for such handbags. You should be well aware of this fact. We want you to be a wise shopper and to get the most value for your hard earned money.

Now we want to share with you some facts about so called "Designer Inspired" or "replica" handbags...

Even if such items appeared to be well made, they are ILLEGAL!

Copyrights and anti-counterfeit laws are enforced in all civilized countries, where they forbid, sale, trade, manufacturing and OWNERSHIP of such handbags!

These laws carry criminal prosecution for the violators. You are strongly advised against knowingly purchasing or being connected to such illegal merchandise in any shape or form.

Sometimes it is very hard to know if the handbag you are purchasing is the "real Gucci" or one of the other equally famous brands. Some "replicas" are made very well, and only the experienced expert could verify the authenticity.

Even, when visiting Italy, you are able to find your way to some so called "designer's brand name" discount warehouses, most of the items there would also be "fakes". If you are lucky, and ask very specific questions about their "paperwork trace", the honest wholesaler will politely tell you that they cannot guaranty the authenticity of their "beautiful" merchandise... Never the less, there are many such "wholesale" places in Italy selling "beautiful things" which can't be "guaranteed" for authenticity.

Such businesses in Italy are apparently doing very well because there are plenty of "independent entrepreneurs" from various countries buying "unguaranteed" merchandise, which consequently may end up on your lap if you purchasing it at "such a good price..."

If you are really in the market for one of these very expensive, famous authentic handbags, and you want to protect your substantial investment:

Purchase your bag only from the original boutiques owned by the designers' company themselves or from well-established authorized dealers.There is another "angle" in this designer's handbag business. Today, due to the very high cost of qualified labor, many famous American and Italian designers manufacture their handbags exclusively in China, India and Thailand. In the best case scenario (but not always), Italian leathers are sent

to these countries, where hard working people over there under sufficient supervision make nice handbags. There is nothing wrong with owning such legitimate and licensed bags. However, don't be confused by the famous designer names, and don't assume, that you are buying the most desirable, "Made in Italy" handbag.

It is our hope that after reading this article we assisted you in a better understanding of how to avoid "being taken" by unscrupulous people who take advantage of the very natural desire of every woman to own beautiful authentic famous designer handbags for a fraction of the cost.

Chapter IVFake Designer Handbags - Learn How To Spot A

Fake Designer Handbag

Designer handbags are a coveted status symbol. So, it is no surprise that fakes are abundant. These fakes are often passed off as the real thing to unsuspecting buyers. Here are some things to look for to make sure you are purchasing a genuine designer bag.

Some impostors are not even modeled after a genuine designer bag. If you’ve never seen a similar bag from the purported designer, do some research before you buy. Most designers have websites that showcase all of their models, so it’s not difficult to find out if the style is, in fact, authentic.

Most authentic handbags come with some sort of ID card or certificate of authenticity. Designer packaging and dust bags are also common. These can be, and often are, counterfeited. But if the bag doesn’t come with anything to verify its origins, you should certainly beware.

Craftsmanship is very important. Designer handbags are carefully crafted, usually by hand, which is why they are so expensive. Imitation bags are usually mass-produced, resulting in lower quality. Check the stitching for

straightness and durability. Check the fabric for color and quality, and check any fasteners and zippers for durability and functionality.

If you already own a bag by the designer in question, look for identifying stamps, embroidery, or other trademark markings on your bag. If you don’t, research the bags online or at a known, reputable retailer. Zipper pulls and buckles are common places for these. If these markings are not present on a bag purported to be manufactured by the same designer, it could be an indication of a knock-off. Also check the quality of the marking. It should not be crooked, blurry, or otherwise imperfect.

These are some of the signs of a fake designer handbag. But many imposters are skilled at imitating designer bags down to the last detail. The best advice is to stick with reputable retailers. Especially when buying online, do your homework and make sure that the seller is an authorized retailer of the brand offered. This will help ensure that you get the quality product that you are paying for.

Chapter VAuthentic Designer Handbags Wholesale Sources

The phrase “Made in Italy” remains one of the best-known trademarks of quality and style in the world today, even as outsourcing sends more and more work overseas.

Discerning shoppers especially love to see those three little words on leather goods. Below you will find a complete list of Italian Designers Manufacturers & Wholesalers.

DESMO

The Company’s handcrafted, classic leather designs that stand the test of time, have made the Desmo name itself synonymous with high fashion couture. “When you have a high-end, classic product that does not change every three months, you know it will be one of the last to die”. Fantappiė and his father Mario who founded the firm in 1975 have been exposing that specific philosophy for 17 years. Not ones to pounce on the latest trendy colors, prints or treatments simply for the sake of making fashion news, the firm focuses on their customers’ interests in innovative yet classic designs.

Desmo’s products are in high demand in Europe as well as the Far East and North and Central America. Still, the Fantappiė’s like to maintain close, personal contact with their customers and boutiques. “We want to stay in touch with style expectations by promoting constant communication to all those interested and involved in Desmo”, says Fantappiė. “We believe excellence is achieved by paying rigorous attention to detail”. Check out Desmo’s online boutique, where they have hand-chosen a collection of their famous handbags exclusively for online customers. Many prestigious stores throughout the world carry Desmo accessories.

DESMO S.R.L.Via Matteotti 22/b50060 San Donato FronzanoFirenze, Italy

Phone: +39-0558652311Fax: +39-0558652277Website: http://www.desmo.itE-mail: info@desmo.it

MARINO ORLANDI

Handbags, suitcases, attaché' cases, briefcases, underarm bags, wallets, check book holders, key cases, vanity cases, belts, matching handbags and shoes.

Marino Orlandi collections include all the accessories men and women of today need on the different occasion of their day. All the products are designed by the company's stylists: every model is unique in its kind and its originality is guaranteed by an exclusive design patent. Every detail displays excellence: from colour shades to the grain of leather, from metal parts to the company's logo which stylishly personalizes the products. Marino Orlandi, a name in the leather goods world.

The firm was established by Mr. Marino Orlandi at the end of the seventies, and from the very beginning it has proved to be uncompromising in their search for high quality, in the materials used as well as in workmanship and image.

MARINO ORLANDIVia Cluentina, 35/35A – PiediripaMacerata (MC), Italy

Phone: +39-0733281294 / +39-0733281870Fax: +39-0733281505Website: http://www.marinoorlandi.itE-mail: info@marinoorlandi.com

PIEROTUCCI

Established in 1972, Pierotucci is a leather factory with its own retail leather and jewelry stores located in Florence, Italy. Pierotucci is proud to be one of the few retail stores that carry on the old Florentine tradition of selling hand-crafted leather goods directly from its factory.

Pierotucci began as a small leather shop in the historical Florence center where Piero designed and manufactured all the leather goods himself, supplying local retailers with his creations. In the early 1980's Piero started developing private label merchandise for famous designers such as Dunhill, Bally, Valentino Garavani, Fratelli Rossetti, Cole-Haan, and most recently, Hugo Boss.

Throughout this period, business continued to grow and in early 1990 Piero achieved an even greater demand for his merchandise. In 1994, the handiwork of Pierotucci became available to the general public through the opening of the Leather goods shop which was quickly proceeded by the Art & Jewelry Shop. In 2002 came the unveiling of Pierotucci.com which was designed to offer Pierotucci's quality leather goods throughout the world.

The year 2006 started with the opening of the new Pierotucci boutique located in the heart of Florence's shopping district on via Tornabuoni. There it stands proudly among other fine Italian high fashion boutiques such as Versace, Ferragamo and Prada.

Pierotucci is open to forming business-to-business collaborations in any part of the world. Would you like to sell our Pierotucci products in your country? Are you interested in retailing/adding our "Made in Italy" lines in your shop? Contact us specifying the articles and quantity required! Send an email to wholesale@pierotucci.com

PIEROTUCCI President: Mr. Marco TucciVia Lungo L'Ema, 1750015 Bagno a RipoliFirenze, Italy

Phone: +39-055643058Fax: +39-055645522Website: http://www.pierotucci.comE-mail: sales@pierotucci.com

GIANFRANCO SISTI

Manufacturers of high quality fashion handbags made in Italy. Company started in 1981.

STUDIO DESIGN SRLVia Giovanni da Verrazzano 14/1650054 FucecchioFirenze, Italy

Phone: +39-0571242759Fax: +39-0571261569Website: http://www.gianfrancosisti.itE-mail: info@gianfrancosisti.itE-mail: Administration: marco@gianfrancosisti.itE-mail Commercial: andrea@gianfrancosisti.it

I SANTI

The sole-proprietor firm Santi Amato was established for the manufacture of bags and other leather goods at 13 Via Melzo, Milan. The first leather goods shop was opened at 21 Corso Indipendenza, in Milan, under the sign Valigeria Indipendenza di Santi Amato. Despite having been a POW, Santi maintained commercial relations with Germany and participated in the Offenbach Fair, from which he drew inspiration for an Italian leather goods fair.

Through his work with ANIPEC (the leather goods manufacturers’ association), Amato Santi was instrumental in launching Mipel, the international leather goods showcase, the first of its kind in Italy. In the same year, the Diva bag factory was opened in Chiesina Uzzanese. It was named after Diva, Amato’s wife. The "I SANTI" brand collections are still made in this corner of Tuscany.

The firm moved to its current headquarters at 2 Via Corio near the Porta Romana district in Milan. At the same time, the company opened its first airport shop, in Linate’s domestic-flights hall. Soon after, another shop was opened in Malpensa airport and the firm’s leading store on Corso Lodi in Milan.

Thanks to Amato Santi’s guidance, the Ci.Pi.Elle (Consorzio Pellettieri Lombardi, Lombardy leather goods manufacturers’ association) was set up to promote exports of leather bags and accessories. I Santi held many events to celebrate its 50 years of activity. "I SANTI" is 60: that many years passed since the faraway day in march 1947 when the firm took its first step in the world of leather goods.

Ever since, through continuous progress - the fruit of Amato Santi's business acumen and the commitment of whole family - the brand has exported throughout the world, becoming synonymous with quality and meticulous eye for detail.

I SANTIVia B.Corio, 220135 Milano (Mi)Italy

Phone: +39-025416981Fax: +39-0255012455Website: www.isanti.itE-mail: info@isanti.it

FURLA

Furla was incepted in 1927 when founder Aldo Furlanetto began his travels across Europe as a trader in accessories. In the Seventies, the torch was passed down to his children; Giovanna, Carlo and Paolo, and they launched the first Furla bag collection. It was instant success.

Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, Furla produces many categories of product including; handbags, shoes, small leather goods, belts, scarves, and jewelry. It has established itself as the successful international accessories brand known today.

One of Furla’s most exceptional characteristics is its 196 free-standing stores present across 64 countries. The brand is also carried in over 1,000 specialty shops and department stores worldwide.

Furla collections are handcrafted in Italy and are known for simple and elegant style. Made from the finest leathers and materials, the brand continues to invest in research and technology to assure constant innovation in all its lines and categories.

Maintaining the tradition of a decades-long family heritage is a major priority for Furla, and Aldo’s three grandsons now work in the company with Giovanna Furlanetto.

In 2007, Furla appointed Paolo Fontanelli as Chief Executive Officer presiding over its Corporate Office and 9 subsidiaries (USA, France, Spain, UK, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Germany, and Australia).

This marked the first time corporate leadership was attained outside the family. It reflects the entrepreneurial spirit to invest in the growth and future success of the company.

Wholesale Inquiries

If you are located in USA, Canada & Latin America and would like to carry the Furla collection in your shop, please contact us at: 212-213-1177.

FURLA LICENSING (USA), INC389 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10016-3320

Phone: 212-213-1177Website: http://www.furlausa.comE-mail: info@furlausa.com

GIANNI CHIARINI

Manufacturer of high quality fashion handbags and accessories; made in Italy.

CONTEMPORARY BAGS & ACCESSORIES S.R.L.Via Pistoiese, 245/150145 Firenze, Italy

Phone: +39-055375580Fax: +39-055311196Website: http://www.giannichiarini.itE-mail: info@contemporarybags.it

ROBERTA GANDOLFI

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags made in Italy.

ROBERTA GANDOLFIVia Massarenti 2440013 Castel Maggiore (BO)Italy

Phone: +39- 051703410Fax: +39 -051702614Website: http://www.robertagandolfi.com

BERGE

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags made in Italy.

BERGEVia Molinaretti 30/32Cividino di C.Calepio BergamoItaly

Phone: +39-0307438902Fax: +39-0307438929Website: http://www.pelletteriepalazzolesi.comE-mail: palazzolesi@pelletteriepalazzolesi.com

ARCADIA

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags made in Italy.

Arcadia produces and distributes for both men and women in the leather sector of the fashion industry. Their style is casual, sporty and classic, paying particular attention to accessories, details and color matching. Established in 1975, today represents one of the best firms in the leather goods sector.

PELLETERIA ARCADIAVia Delle Industrie, 1364013 Corropoli (TE), Italy

Phone: +39- 086183275Fax: +39- 086183276Website: http://www.arcadiabags.it

MAURIZIO TAIUTI

Manufacturer of tailor made high fashion Italian handbags and accessories.

Mr. Taiuti started his business in 1958 and is now one of the main producers in the creation and production of high fashion women handbags and accessories made in Italy. His collection express elegance in the shapes, keeping pace with fashion.

MAURIZIO TAIUTI S.P.A.Via Di Vacciano, 1950015 Bagno A Ripoli (FI), Italy

Phone: +39-055645778Fax: +39-055645023 Website: http://www.mauriziotaiuti.itE-mail: info@mauriziotaiuti.it

CROMIA

Manufacturer of high quality handbags, shoes and accessories made in Italy.

LAIPE S. P. A.Lavorazione Italiana Pelletteria SPAVia Walter Tobagi, 262029 Tolentino (MC), Italy

Phone: +39-0733971541Fax: +39-0733971563

Contact: Sergio SciamannaWebsite: http://www.cromia.itE-mail: info@cromia.it

PLINIO VISONA

Manufacturer of high quality handbags made in Italy.

Their Mission is to create handbags to surprise and excite every woman. Unique and creative handbags are the choice of rich skins in the fantasy of exclusive natural colors. They are design by talented Italians and linked to the manufacturing tradition and craftsmanship’s of the Vicenza area. Manufactured exclusively in Italy.

PLINIO VISONA ItalyVia O. Da Pordenone, 536100 Vicenza, Italy

Phone: +39-0444922680Fax: +39-0444924747Website: http://www.pliniovisona.itE-mail: info@pliniovisona.it

MARCO BUGGIANI

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags made in Italy.

Since 1980 Marco Buggiani produces and distributes leather handbags. The style is put into the hands of great Italian designers. The entire manufacturing is made in the country to realize that call “Made in Italy”!

MARCO BUGGIANIVia G. Falcone N. 1950054 Fucecchio (FL) Italy

Phone: +39-057123309Fax: +39-057120667Website: http://www.marcobuggiani.itE-mail: info@marcobuggiani.it

CARLO PULICATI

Manufacturer of high quality fashion handbags made in Italy.

Carlo Pulicati manufactures Innovative handbag lines respecting the handbag tradition, in which the attention to detail is the signature of the Pulicati style. Very unique handbags.

CARLO PULICATIVia ComunaleVecchia 9380126 Napoli, Italy

Phone: +39-097523495Website: http://www.carlopulicati.com

FALOR

Manufacturer of high quality fashion handbags made in Italy since 1981.

FALOR S.L.R.91, Via Ciurini Bernardino50051 Castelfiorentino (FL) Italy

Phone: +39-0571631311Fax: +39-0571684177Contact: Giampero SalorniE-mail: info@falor.191.it

BRACCIALINI

Manufacturer of high quality fashion handbags and accessories; made in Italy.

BRACCIALINI S.R.L.Viale Hanoi, 2450065, PontassieveFirenze, Italy

Phone: +39-0558367010Fax: +39-0558313159Website: http://www.braccialini.itE-mail: info@braccialini.it

RIONI

Manufacturer of high quality handbags, purses and luggage made in Italy.Rioni Moda Italia is well-known for their Signature: Designer Handbags, Designer Purses and Luggage. Rioni also specializes in Italian: Leather Handbags, Jacquard Purses and Canvas Designer Handbags. They are known for their superior craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, outstanding durability and exquisite design theory.

All their products are handmade and crafted by skilled experts and professionals.

RIONIUSA Showroom247 E. Main StreetAlhambra, CA 91801

Phone: (800)-688-6280 or (626)-308-0883Fax: (626)-308-0087Website: http://www.rioni.comE-mail: sales@rioni.com

BLU STYLE

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags made entirely in Italy from the finest hides and materials. Large selection of modern classic fashion bags,and belts also available for Private Label programmes. BLU STYLE typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but

also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. BLU STYLE products are also great for Internet shops.

BLU STYLE produces his merchandise exclusive and only in Italy, so that they can guarantee a perfect service with a product of high quality. BLU STYLE products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market. These products are designed along the latest fashion trends. Minimum regular sale: 20 assorted pieces.

BLU STYLEStrada Statake 16 6164014 - Martinsicuro (Teramo)Italy

Phone: +39-0861760673Fax: +39-0861760673

When calling or writing please contact Miss Angela Corda, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 08:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday.

GLENI

An Italian fashion company manufacturing high quality leather handbags for upscale boutiques. Authentic Italian style Exclusive bags and accessories made of pure python and alligator leather. Broad selection of high-quality pure leather articles for business professionals such as bags, briefcases, file folders, wallets and belts.

GLENI typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable

minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. GLENI products are also great for Internet shops.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. GLENI products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market. These products are designed along the latest fashion trends. We offer: widest selection of python and alligator handbags made of beautiful top-quality natural leather as well as carrying cases for professionals, briefcases, file folders, wallets and gifts. Our range is constantly growing providing something for just about any special occasion - whether you are promoting sales or making exquisite gifts. Moreover we would be glad to produce custom promotional materials meeting your specifications and budget. Minimum regular sale: 20 assorted pieces.

GLENIVia N. Sauro, 3263037 - San Benedetto del Tronto (Ascoli Piceno)Italy

Phone: +39-0735657565Fax: +39-0735657565Website: http://www.gleni.itE-mail: gleni@gleni.it

When calling or writing please contact Miss Cristina, our Sales Manager. Please call between 10:00AM and 07:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Their staff is fluent in English, German, Russian and Italian.

BAIADERA

Manufacturer of fine exclusive leather handbags individually hand-painted. One-of-a-kind fashion bags available in several models. All handbags and fashion belts are entirely manufactured in Italy.

BAIADERA typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. SUPINO – BAIADERA products are also great for Internet shops.

These products are designed along the latest fashion trends. We offer: sell bags, handbags, travel bags, sandals and belts. Minimum regular sale: 10 assorted pieces.

BAIADERAZona Asi Sud - C/O POLO DELLA QUALITA'. MOD.317781025 - Marcianise (Caserta)Italy

Phone: +39-0823821456Fax: +39-0823821456Website: http://www.baiadera.itE-mail: info@baiadera.it

When calling or writing please contact: Miss Maria Rosaria Supino, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Their staff is fluent in English.

THE ITALIAN ART FACTORY

Exclusive luxury leather handbags enriched by superb artistic motifs. One-of-a-kind lady bags and leather goods - including some made from fine fabric and leather. Custom production is available, offering full design and style service.

THE ITALIAN ART FACTORY produces top quality made in Italy neckties, scarves, leather goods, women hand bags, plexiglass trays and silver. Most of our products, inspired to artworks worldwide, come with

very special packaging, and are particularly interesting for museum merchandising, corporate gifts, retail upscale boutiques and duty frees. Products and packaging, that are not expensive, can be expressly made or customized for our wholesale clients.

Lines are silk, leather goods (with a special technique to insert enamel images), women handbags, plexiglass trays with embedded printed cotton, and silver coupled with images. Production is flexible so that images and materials can be adapted to customer needs. They are available to consider co-branding opportunities.

THE ITALIAN ART FACTORYVia Madonnina 1320121 - Milano (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-0272002011Fax: +39-0272002011Website: http://www.italianartfactory.comE-mail: maraldi@tin.it

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Maraldi, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 07:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Their staff is fluent in English, German, & French.

IDT

Wholesaler of the best designer branded luxury handbags, past seasons and current collections, from the most famous Italian fashion labels. Large ever-changing selection of branded designer and leather bags.

IDT is an Italian company located in Turin: They have different years of experience in branded closeouts and 3 buyers who are always looking for new offers. IDT has different foreign clients and thanks to our web site we offer the possibility to have a look at all the offers we have and to buy them

without moving from the office. Photos, detailed packing list, prices everything it is on our web site! And that's not all, because if you need a branded product discounted we can give you an offer in few days.

We have often clothing and accessories from Ferrè, Ungaro, Diesel, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and a lot of other different brands. IDT typically sells its products to wholesalers and retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops, boutiques and Internet shops are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products.

IDTVia Dogliani 1510152 - Torino (Torino)Italy

Phone: +39-0115692658Fax: +39-01119508535Website: http://www.brandsdistribution.com

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Carlo Tafuri, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Their staff is fluent in English, German, French & Spanish.

CARNIANI

Manufacturer of fashion shopper handbags made from high quality materials in a large variety of fashion colors. All bags are entirely made in Italy. The year 2008 represents an important date in the history of Carniani, after 25 years of experience in luxury packaging. From this evolution comes the Mark Carniani Fashion.

Thanks to a young and organized staff, they’ve created an innovative line of bags and accessories, in which the quality and attention to detail made it

possible to obtain models with the highest finish and elegance. The materials and processing are completely Italians. Tradition and avant-garde. Design and craftsmanship. They are the binomials representing the essence of Carniani Fashion.

CARNIANI & C. SRL typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products.

CARNIANILocalità Ceciliano52100 - Arezzo (ArezzoItaly

Phone: +39-0575321118Fax: +39-0575322642Website: http://www.carnianifashion.itE-mail: info@carnianifashion.it

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Nicola Carniani, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Their staff is fluent in English.

EVATINI

Brand of luxury trendy handbags mostly made from fabrics and resin, enriched by hard stones, fantastic Swarovski crystals and other precious accessories. Best jewel bags entirely made in Italy.

EVATINIVia Palmanova 213a20132 - Milano (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-0227200939Fax: +39-0227200939

MARIANO LA BARBERA

Brand of high quality leather handbags available in a large range of models made entirely in Italy from the finest materials. Fashion bags also matching the shoes and clothes from the same designer. Serving upscale boutiques.

They are a fashion house that, by means of its collections, proposes a first-rate and completely Made in Italy manufactured product. They manage on their own all the production cycle that goes from the textiles’ search to the patterns’ developing, until the realization of the sales repetition. They manufacture a total look (which also includes leather goods and accessories) entirely made in Italy and characterized by a couture and craft standard quality. They perform during the usual commercial seasons and moreover (starting from this year) they are going to propose an Atelier high-quality collection.

MARIANO LA BARBERA typically sells its products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Upscale boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. MACO - MARIANO LA BARBERA products are also great for Internet shops. After their third collection, they have just decided to start looking for business partners that would be able to increase their sales network. So, they wish to consider some collaboration partnerships, with a long-term view, that could become distribution agreements or agency contracts.

MARIANO LA BARBERAVia Costanzo Cantoni 820158 - Milano (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-0236599365Fax: +39-0236599364Website: http://www.marianolabarbera.com

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Minoia, the Sales Manager.Please call between 09:30AM and 05:30PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Their staff is fluent in English.

FIORANGELO

Manufacturer of fashion leather handbags in different styles and materials. Trendy bags and matching shoes available. The company was established in 1976 as a manufacturer of Woman Shoes but during the years it has increased her range of products and today it manufactures very fine handbags, belts, hats and others accessories matching with the shoes.

FIORANGELO means shoes, handbags and other accessories too of refined design and high quality. The variety of leathers and the innovation in shapes, mark the top elegance in international taste as well as most trendy fashion style. All the products are branded FIORANGELO, brand that is regularly registered all around the world.

All products are 100% Made in Italy in the factory of Falerone, where designing, production and quality control take place. The wide technical experience allows the production of exclusive shoes and handbags singled out by excellent quality and design. Refined materials combined with innovative technological solution, which add up the value of comfort. The planning of research and designing projects is coordinated by the company

which takes advantage from the cooperation and contribution of talented designers.

FIORANGELO sells its high quality and fashion products to retailers in a lot of countries all around the world. A group of experienced manager handles the commercial organization. Selling is managed from the headquarters in Falerone and supported by participation in the eventful calendar of exhibitions and by important operative role played by FIORANGELO's international showrooms. FIORANGELO also sells some of this products in his 10 own brand-shops.

FIORANGELOVia Molino Vecchio 1/c63020 - Falerone (Fermo)Italy

Phone: +39-0734719253Fax: +39-0734750725Website: http://www.fiorangelo.it

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Augusto Gaudenzi, the Sales Manager. Please call between 08:30AM and 06:30PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English, French, Spanish, & Russian.

RONCHI

Brand of high quality leather handbags entirely made in Italy from the finest materials and designed along classic and trendy styles. Exclusive fashion bags produced in low quantities, including nice soft briefcases. Private Label available.

RONCHI BAGS is an artisan firm that has work the leather for 3 generations. Company manufacturing high quality leather handbags, canvas bags stone washed and accessories for man and woman for upscale boutiques. Low minimums at a great value for your money.

With three generations in the world of bags, it was established in 1999. It offers high quality products featuring remarkable style content, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing processes and the choice of the materials. More, our products are made by skilled Italian personnel mastering the best experience in the field.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. Our production is also very accurate in the least details. The leather is Italian and uses some Italian consortium of vegetable tanning with the certificate of true Italian Skin. These products are designed along the latest fashion trends. They also offer private label.

RONCHI BAGS typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. RONCHI BAGS products are also great for Internet shops. We are looking for distributors for new markets.

RONCHI BAGSVia Bellinghiera 5735013 - Cittadella (Padova)Italy

Phone: +39- 0499401970Fax: +39- 0499401970Website: http://www.fiit.itE-mail: info@fiit.it

CARBOTTI

Carbotti SRL is an Italian fashion company manufacturing high quality leather handbags for upscale boutiques. Low minimums at a great value for money! Over 50 years experience in designing and supplying top quality leather handbags targeted to mid-high markets thanks to their outstanding style and craftsmanship features.

Established in 1950, CARBOTTI is one of the most appreciated Italian manufacturers of high-quality women's handbags. The real strength of CARBOTTI is its great flexibility in responding to ever new fashion trends, along with its unsurpassed style tradition and skilled manual labor.

Each handbag is entirely made by hand, in Italy, with the best materials (calf and kid leather, fabrics, and attractive metal fittings). Each of our handbags is attached to a TRUE ITALY Tag (or Label), where you can find a specific Authenticity Code and a Serial Number. The CARBOTTI collection is designed by skilled Italian stylists in close collaboration with its manufacturing bureau.

Thanks to their outstanding style and quality features, CARBOTTI handbags are targeted to the most demanding market. They come in a wide range of styles and colors so to meet every taste and budget. Highly skilled craftsmanship and fine materials make them be a unique experience for each woman. CARBOTTI handbags are regularly reviewed in Italian top fashion magazines.

CARBOTTIVia P. Del Tocco, 3174015 - Martina Franca (Taranto)Italy

Phone: +39-0804858075Fax: +39- 0804858075Website: http://www.carbotti.itE-mail: info@carbotti.it

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Giovanni Carbotti, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish.

GIOCONDA

Brand of highly stylish handbags featuring a very peculiar Italian design. One-of-a-kind bags made from leather or the best and most innovative materials, for luxury boutiques. Offers also high quality briefcases and fashion accessories, also for corporate gifting or promotional purposes. Low minimums at a great value for your money.

GIOCONDA, established in Milan, is an Italian company dealing directly to small and big customers. It offers high quality products featuring a remarkable style content, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing processes and the choice of the materials. More, our products are made by skilled Italian personnel mastering the best experience in the field.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. GIOCONDA products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market. These products are created and designed along the latest fashion trends. We offer: designed fashion articles of all the series of our web catalogue; during the year we offer seasons collections, summer, winter, and so in accord with the more important fashion shows in Italy. Minimum order per series or per invoice's amount.

GIOCONDA typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. GIOCONDA products are also great for Internet shops.

GIOCONDAPiazza della Chiesa 6

20099 - Sesto San Giovanni (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-0226224211Fax: +39-0222473961Website: http://www.gioconda.itE-mail: gioconda@gioconda.it

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Sergio Iaggia, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:30AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.

STUDIOZETA

Fashion leather handbags; including bags with matching shoes. Style advice and Private Label manufacturing is available.

STUDIOZETA is an Italian fashion company manufacturing high quality leather handbags for upscale boutiques. Low minimums at a great value for the money.

STUDIOZETA, established in 1996, it is an Italian society that gives with guarantee, footwear and purses of fashion. He offers tall products of quality that represent a content of extraordinary style, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing trials and the choice of the materials. More, our products are served as Italian and specialized personnel that the better experience of the field dominates.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. STUDIOZETA products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market. These products are designed along the latest fashion trends. We offer: Shoes, boot, purse end bags.

STUDIOZETA typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions.

Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. STUDIOZETA products are also great for Internet shops.

STUDIOZETAVia G.Gabussi 1040128 - Bologna (Bologna)Italy

Phone: +39-0516389499Fax: +39-0516389499

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Mauro Zecchini, the Sales Manager. Please call between 08:30AM and 07:30PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in Japanese, Italian and English.

GIULIA BARSANTINI

Buying office, helping buyers to source fine leather handbags, briefcases, travel bags, purses, wallets, belts and other leather accessories. Private Label service available.

GIULIA BARSANTINI, established in 1995 is an Italian company dealing with quality assurance and market research....buyers assistance and fashion advisor...... It offers high quality products featuring a remarkable style content, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing processes and the choice of the materials. More, our products are made by skilled Italian personnel mastering the best materials available.

GIULIA BARSANTINI offers contacts with Private label manufacturers which are generally contractors which also work for brand name.

GIULIA BARSANTINI sells its superb products to anyone interested in private label, especially Boutiques in Italy and would like to sell to Fashion

Groups Overseas. This is the right style for cold climates such as Canada and North America and Northern Europe – interested in Germany, Denmark, Norway and Finland. No big minimums. Also available is a group of T-Shirts for women, for the moment in soft warm cotton with the same printed Logo.

GIULIA BARSANTINIVia Puglia 450145 - Firenze (Firenze)Italy

Phone: +39-055311802Fax: +39-055311802

When calling or writing please contact Mrs. Julia, the Sales Manager. Please call between 10:00AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English and Italian.

SASA GROUP

SASA GROUP is a large distributor of genuine stock lots of designer branded clothing and accessories.

SASA GROUP, established in 1995, is an import-export fashion company dealing with the best high fashion brands, both overstock and regular items, successfully supplying retailers, wholesalers, apparel companies and department stores with the finest quality available. In particular we are specialised in men’s apparel and women accessories.

On demand we can as well customise our productions accordingly to particular requirements in terms of quality, sizes and other details.

All of the best products of the most popular brands; for Men and Women. Handbags, Fashion Accessories, Knitwear, Suits, Tailors, Coats, Jackets,

Shirts, T-shirts, Underwear, as well as anything else that is cool and fashionable.

SASA GROUPVia Pascoli 17Segrate (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-0270208343Fax: +39-0270208335Website: http://www.sasagroup.comE-mail: info@sasagroup.com

When calling or writing please contact Mrs. Alexandra, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English and Italian.

JTF

JTF is an Italian fashion company manufacturing high quality leather handbags for upscale boutiques. Low minimums at a great value for your money.

JTF, established in 1983, is an Italian company dealing with leather handbags, leather accessories, fashion accessories (scarves, hats and gloves), leather jackets and all the best Italian brand names. It offers high quality products featuring a remarkable style content, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing processes and the choice of the materials. More, our products are made by skilled Italian personnel mastering the best experience in the field.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. JTF products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market.

These products are designed along the latest fashion trends. It's possible to realize articles with private labels and private brand name. Minimum regular sale: 20 assorted pieces but it depends on articles.

JTF typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. JTF products are also great for Internet shops.

JTF Via Aretina 24950136 - Firenze (Firenze)Italy

Phone: +39-055690434Fax: +39-055690265Website: http://www.pollastri-pg.comE-mail: pandgactingfor@dada.it

When calling or writing please contact Miss Chiara, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English, Italian and French.

MAXIMA

Luxury alligator handbags and accessories, such as wallets and belts, coordinated with matching shoes. Best fashion women's bags made from the most precious skins.

MAXIMAVia dell'acqua 63/6520023 - Cerro Maggiore (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-0331515495Fax: +39-0331420964Website: http://www.tittidellacqua.com

CIPO BAXX

Brand of "total look" women's casual clothing, including a broad range of trendy jeans, T-Shirts, sweaters, fashion belts and handbags. Great-looking streetwear for young people.

CIPO and BAXX ITALIA is an Italian fashion company manufacturing high quality Young Fashion Products and Accessories. Low minimums at a great value for the money.

CIPO and BAXX ITALIA, established in 2008, is an Italian company dealing with Young Fashion It offers high quality products featuring a remarkable style content, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing processes and the choice of the materials. More, our products are made by skilled Italian personnel mastering the best experience in the field.

All products are made from start to finish in Europe. CIPO and BAXX ITALIA products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market. These products are designed along the latest fashion trends.

CIPO and BAXX ITALIA typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality European fashion

products. CIPO and BAXX ITALIA products are also great for Internet shops.

CIPO and BAXX ITALIAVia Beata Giulia 1550052 - Certaldo (Firenze)Italy

Phone: +39-0571668702Fax: +39-0554641415Website: http://www.cipobaxxshop.com

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Rusch, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 09:30PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Their staff is fluent in English, German, Italian and Spanish.

ITALY TRADE FASHION

ItalyTradeFashion.com is an Italian exporting wholesale, and retail on-line company specialized in selling at distance, all the most important brands of handbags, accessories, jeans, and apparel, either stocks from previous years, or new collections, with low minimums at competitive prices.

ItalyTradeFashion.com is an Italian Export wholesaler dealing with stocks of designer apparel and accessories by the most prestigious designers, 100%

AUTHENTIC, coming from the latest new collections with hottest trends and latest styles, at interesting prices, with a range of discount on the retail Italian price, which may go up to 45% for the new collections, and up to 75%-80% for the older ones.

The firm proudly offers just only high quality products, 100% authentic, coming just from some Italian very reputable authorized suppliers. Actually, all products are made of high quality materials, new, very fashionable, and

all of them come with tags, authenticity cards, and with any other item belonging to each brand-name article.

Buyers may find always new stocks coming either from older or from latest collections of branded casual jeans, apparel, and designer accessories like handbags, wallets, belts, hats, scarves... and more.

The company offers mainly the following products and brands: 1) stocks of jeans by Diesel, Miss Sixty, Energie, and others..., either old or new collections. 2) Stocks of handbags, shoes, and other accessories by Prada, Fendi, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, D squared, and so on...

ItalytradeFashion.com sells at distance its luxury products to e-shops, boutiques, and final consumers in the following countries: Usa, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Greece, Latvia, Republik Czeck, Taiwan, and South Korea, Hong Kong....

ITALY TRADE FASHIONVia Giuseppe Grassi 5273040 - Neviano (Lecce)Italy

Phone: +39-0836618610Fax: +39-0836618610Website: http://www.italytradefashion.comE-mail: info@italytradefashion.com

ITASTYLE

Manufacturer of high quality classic and trendy women's shoes, including high-heel models made from precious exotic skins. Offers also matching leather handbags, purses and belts.

ITASTYLE is an Italian fashion company 1) manufacturing high quality leather shoes for man and woman, handbags, leather accessories; men’s Clothing of high quality; 2) offer authentic designer sunglasses, clothing and accessories, overstock and regular items The Company’s “style”: only the best Italian products. We work with love and respect to “Made in Italy”.

ITASTYLE products: Buying our goods you can be 100% sure they are handmade by Italian masters from tanning to finest finishing. LUXURY shoes, bags, leather accessories, leather bags and accessories for business professional. Our products are realized in more elegant and exclusive leather of calf, python, alligator, ostrich, lizard, etc. Men’s Clothing: very STYLISH AND CLASSIC trousers, shirts, suits. We are proud of declaring that our Men’s Clothing is made in full handcrafted in our workshop. Authentic designer sunglasses, clothing and accessories; all made with stylish high quality.

Our service: - we satisfy all requirements in size; - it is possible to ask for different kinds of materials (to change leather or bottom or lining – for shoes; to change fabrics – for clothing - the order with large and small quantity; - we are able to offer Private Label too; - we produce new models and over – stocks from our regular production; - buy ready – to – ship products in a short time; - delivery time for all packages is 2-4 days.

ITASTYLE is successfully supplying retailers, wholesalers, apparel companies, department stores (in various countries and regions) with the finest quality of “made in Italy”.

ITASTYLE Via Circumvallazione 681027 - San Felice a Cancello (Caserta)Italy

Phone: +39-3338435128Fax: +39-0823804226Website: http://www.itastyle.itE-mail: info@itastyle.it

When calling or writing please contact Mrs. Elena Nikitina, the Sales Manager. Please call between 08:00AM and 09:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English, Italian and Russian.

ANGELSHOES

ANGELSHOES is an Italian fashion company manufacturing high quality leather shoes and handbags for upscale boutiques. Low minimums at a great value!

ANGELSHOES, established in 2003, is an Italian footwear company dealing with shoes and bags. It offers high quality products featuring remarkable style content, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing processes and the choice of the materials. More, our products are made by skilled Italian personnel mastering the best experience in the field.

ANGELSHOES typically sells its superb SHOES to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. ANGELSHOES products are also great for Internet shops.

ANGELSHOESVia San Crispino 4347030 - San Mauro Pascoli (Forlì-Cesena)Italy

Phone: +39-0541812266Fax: +39-0541930066Website: http://www.angelshoes.itE-mail: info@angelshoes.it

When calling or writing please contact Mrs. DANIELA GRILLO, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 07:00PM GMT+1,

Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Italian.

FRANCA LEONARDI

STUDIO FRANCA LEONARDI is an Italian fashion company that manufactures high quality leather handbags for upscale boutiques. The real Italian luxury: the excellence.

STUDIO FRANCA LEONARDI SRL has been supplying the largest multinational companies for many years with promotional leather articles. Now the company is expanding its sales to department stores and wholesalers, as a consequence of a success due to high product quality (all items are made in full grain genuine leather processed by vegetable tanning), reliability, and timely deliveries.

From Milan, the fashion capital of Italy, Franca Leonardi represents all that you have come to expect from the "Made in Italy" label. Synonymous with high class and quality, Franca Leonardi, inspired by the professional experiences of her creator, satisfies every practical requirement with elegance and style: a perfect cocktail.

The demand for our creations bearing our proud name has been growing because of our singular creativity, professionalism and the reliability of Franca Leonardi, the vigilant guardian of the "Made in Italy" phenomenon.

Franca Leonardi's demands only the highest quality standards and continuously backs this promise with the passionate and dedicated craftsmanship of her staff, composed exclusively of superior masters in the leather arts.

STUDIO FRANCA LEONARDI usually sells to selected boutiques and distributors, while its superb leather handbags are a favorite product for the managers of large corporations.

STUDIO FRANCA LEONARDIViale Papiniano 3620123 - Milano (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-024987643Fax: +39-0243919396Website: http://www.francaleonardi.itE-mail: info@francaleonardi.it

When calling or writing please contact Mrs. Franca Leonardi, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 06:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. The staff is fluent in English, Italian and French.

PLANETBAG

PLANETBAG is an Italian fashion company manufacturing high quality leather handbags for upscale boutiques.

PLANETBAG was established in 2001, as a manufacturer of leather handbags, successfully supplying retailers and wholesalers with the finest quality of "made in Italy" handbags available. It offers high quality products featuring remarkable style content, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing processes and the choice of the materials. More, our products are made by skilled Italian personnel mastering the best experience in the field.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. PLANETBAG products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market. These products are designed along the latest fashion trends. We offer "handbags Planetbag styles" and also we are able to produce products as "private label" on customer's requirements.

PLANETBAG typically sells its nice products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries in Europe. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products.

PLANETBAGVia Carducci 2720090 - Trezzano sul Naviglio (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-024456553Fax: +39-0248499484Website: http://www.planetbag.itE-mail: info@planetbag.it

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Franco Moreschi, our Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 06:30PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. Our staff is fluent in English and Italian.

TE&DO

Designer and manufacturer of luxury exotic leather handbags, including the finest bags made from python, crocodile, alligator and ostrich. Also manufacturing bags and accessories for the most famous brands. Private Label available.

The TE&DO Company is Domenico Capellupo, stylist active for thirty years in fashion accessories. The TE&DO's bags boast fine leather, and show an outstanding softness and lightness. They are characterized by a discrete luxury, are made up of clean geometries and elegant details, of craftsmanship but also of a touch of fashion in the usage of contrasting materials.

Sophisticated tribute to femininity with a timeless charm. TE&DO's bags are addressed to a dynamic and sparkling woman who nonetheless does not give up her elegance.

Already in the best boutiques of the main Italian cities, the TE & DO collection is exported to the USA, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Korea and Russia, being spokesman of a reality that considers creativity and craftsmanship among the fundamental requirements needed to look at a business future rich in consensus on a wide scale.

Long time partnerships with the most important fashion firms highlight the expertise of Mr. Domenico Capellupo's and its supportive highly qualified staff.

TE&DOVia Durini 1520122 - Milano (Milano)Italy

Phone: +39-0277099103Fax: +39-0276025749Website: http://www.tedomoda.comE-mail: tedomoda@tiscali.it

LUXURY

IL PONTE VECCHIO-FLORENCE, is an Italian fashion company manufacturing high and medium/high quality leather handbags for upscale boutiques.

IL PONTE VECCHIO-FLORENCE, is an Italian company located in Tuscany, just in the middle between Florence and Pisa, where there is on of the most important leather areas of Italy. It offers high quality products featuring remarkable style content, thanks to a great care devoted to the manufacturing processes and the choice of the materials. More, our products are made by skilled Italian personnel mastering the best experience in the field.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. LUXURY products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market. These products are designed along the latest fashion trends. We got your interest for Italian suppliers of a wide range of merchandise like hand-bags, belts, wallets and purses either for lady and man.

All the articles are fully and top-class accessorized. We produce two lines with the name "laurasole" in high quality and medium/high quality. High quality is produced with materials expensive from the origin; these are real python, alligator, horse, pony and ostrich. These skins are specially cured and worked (e.g. pony skins area laser printed, other skins are hand-printed), furthermore they are accompanied by the certificate "cites" stating the origin of the skin and giving guarantee about its truthfulness.

Medium/high quality is produced with particular leather of first quality. We use skins printed alligator, python, ostrich and so on. These articles have different prices and very competitive.

LUXURY typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. LUXURY products are also great for Internet shops.

IL PONTE VECCHIO - FLORENCEVia Aldebaran 1356020 - SAN MINIATO (Pisa)Italy

Phone: +39-0571450985Fax: +39-0571451986

Website: http://www.laurasole.itE-mail: info@laurasole.it

When calling or writing please contact Mrs. Laura Biscardi, the Sales Manager.

LUXURY COMPANY FASHION GROUP

Distributor of overstocks and closeouts of luxury branded clothing for men, women and children, shoes, leather goods and handbags. Offers also unbranded stocklots of high quality Italian fashion products.

With Luxury Company Fashion Group - Europe our intention was to create a new style of Luxury on Line shop, because we do not want to offer the usual designer labels and the usual items you can find on all the other Web sites, who really all sell the same things. Our Fashion Group wants to offer exclusive products and accessories made by selected brands (though less famous).

The Luxury Company Fashion Group - Europe is the continuation of an activity which was created immediately after the Second World War by my grandfather who was already working in the High Fashion sector of fabrics and stoles in a Buying Office, traveling around the world by ship. The business was passed on to my father and then on to me. We export High Fashion clothing, accessories and leather-goods, costume jewelry, watches and pens and also perfumery and luxury gift items.

Our Fashion Group wants to offer exclusive products and accessories made by selected brands that give pride of place to the “True” quality of genuine Italian handcrafted products. Luxury Accessories not intended for the masses, exactly because they are made in limited series or in small quantities.

Our philosophy is simple: to offer every visitor an Extraordinary Shopping Experience. Ninety percent of our offers, and therefore our products, come directly from the firms with which we enjoy excellent reliable and direct business relationships.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. LUXURY COMPANY products are manufactured from only the best and most advanced materials available on the market. These products are designed along the latest fashion trends from the most famous designers.

LUXURY COMPANY typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. LUXURY COMPANY products are also great for Internet shops.

LUXURY COMPANYVia Roma 9350028 - Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (Firenze)Italy

Phone: +39-0550512355Fax: +39-0558050655Website: http://www.luxury-company.comE-mail: info@luxury-company.com

When calling or writing please contact Mr. Toshi Matsuno, the Sales Manager. The staff is fluent in English, French, Japanese and Italian.

INNOCENTI

Manufacturer of fine leather accessories such as wallets, key-holders and fashion purses. All products are entirely made in Italy using the best

materials and the most skilled artisan manpower from Tuscany. Private Label available.

Innocenti, established in Vinci, is an Italian company is involved in the production of small leather goods; it offers high quality products with a substantial content style, thanks to a great attention to the processes of production and the choice of materials. Furthermore, our products are made by skilled Italian mastering the best experience in the field.

All products are made from start to finish in Italy. INNOCENTI products are made from only the best and most advanced material available on the market. These products are designed on the latest fashion trends.

INNOCENTI typically sells its superb products to wholesalers and department stores, but also serves retailers in various countries and regions. Specialty shops and boutiques are very enthusiastic customers, because of affordable minimums for our high quality Italian fashion products. INNOCENTI products are also great for Internet shops.

INNOCENTIVia Limitese 132h50053 - Vinci (Firenze)Italy

Phone: +39-0571508028Fax: +39-0571508028Website http://www.innocenti.euE-mail: info@innocenti.eu

When calling or writing please contact Miss Debora, the Sales Manager. Please call between 09:00AM and 01:00PM GMT+1, Monday through Friday. The staff is fluent in English and Italian.

Chapter VIAdditional Wholesale Sources

Spain, UK, Argentina & Costa Rica

PUNTO TRES

Punto Tres designs and manufactures high fashion handbags and accessories with a high level of quality.

PUNTO TRESC/. Industria, 581-58708918 Badalona, Barcelona, Spain

Phone: +34-934425135Fax: +34- 934425171Website: http://www.puntotres.comE-mail: puntotres@puntotres.com

PETUSCO

Manufacturer of high fashion handbags and shoes in Madrid, Spain.

PETUSCO

Felix Boix, 928036 Madrid, Spain

Phone: + 34-913457091Fax: +34-913456277Website: http://www.petusco.comE-mail: petusco@petusco.com

DIMONI

Manufacturer of high fashion leather handbags in Alicante, Spain.

DIMONIc/o Julio Maestre S.L.- DimoniRonda Del Parque, 1-B03640 Monovar, Alicante, Spain

Phone: +34-966960976Fax: +34-966960 434Website: http://www.edimoni.comE-mail: export@edimoni.com

BARADA

Manufacturer of high quality handbags and accessories in Cadiz, Spain.

They are well known for specialization, rigor in manufacturing and first quality materials. Their collection, created by leather masters, is a sign of Ubrique’s long tradition. Each handbag is created with special attention and care, unique in the world, with the highest quality and finishing. Very unique!

BARADAAvenida De Cadiz, 4711600 Ubrique, Cadiz, Spain

Phone: +34-956461353Fax: +34-917472971Website: http://www.barada.esE-mail: export@barada.es

DIORBES

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags and accessories, that sells to distributors and retailers. He is also a distributor of other major brands made in Spain. Accepts Paypal.

DIORBES, S.L.Auditor Bohorquez, 3211600 Ubrique, Cadiz, SpainPhone: +34-956461447Fax: +34-956463872Website: http://www.diorbe.comE-mail: diorbes@gmail.com

ESPERANZA ROMERO

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags and other leather goods since 1993.

Factory is located in Ubrique, Spain, well known for its excellent leather works. They use the best raw materials such as cow, lamb, reptile, etc., and the highest professional skill for creating unique items.

ESPERANZA ROMEROMurillo 11CBox 4111600 Ubrique, Cadiz, Spain

Phone: +34-956464388Fax: +34-956463336Website: http://www.ucaldi.comE-mail: info@ucaldi.com

ISABELLA CORDON

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags and Accessories and one of the largest Andalusian fashion companies in Spain.

ISABELLA CORDONPoligono Industrial La Piel, nave 611600 Ubrique, Cadiz, Spain

Phone: +34-956468171

Fax: +34-956461974Website: http://www.isabellacordon.comE-mail: info@isabellacordon.com

LA ESPUELA

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags, shoes and accessories.

LA ESPUELAc/o Fernando PortilloAvenida De Los Viajantes #17Ubrique, Cadiz, Spain

Phone: +34-956462865Fax: +34-956461974Website: http://www.laespuela.com

LAURA DOMINGO

Manufacturer of high quality leather handbags, shoes and accessories in Spain.

LAURA DOMINGOCalle De Antonio Prieto, 5628026 Madrid, Spain

Phone: +91-4609578

Website: http://www.lauradomingo.esE-mail: tienda@lauradomingo.es

CLAUDIA

Smith and Canova a division of the Extras Group Ltd., began life in 1995 dedicated to establishing its own brand of high quality handbags, travel bags and accessories. Since those early days the brand has established a strong foothold in the UK and Irish markets. We now have a dedicated network of manufacturing bases worldwide supplying our many varied and valued customers.

While our product range has become more diverse incorporating products to suit most tastes and budgets, our emphasis on producing only the best quality products has remained. In recent years we have introduced, with great success, our Made to Order collections. This allows the options for those customers in need of a more exclusive collection, whether it is using their own designs or ours. We are now able to design and manufacture to our customers specific needs.

Their extensive collection has a wide price span for every level of achievement. They also have the facility to customize our designs or produce to your specifications.

To discuss your requirements and find out more about this service, please contact them.

SMITH & CANOVA HOUSE21 Upper Accommodation RoadRichmond HillLeedsLS9 8RZ

Website: http://www.smith-and-canova.co.uk

E-mail: sales@smithandcanova.co.uk

MY FLAT IN LONDON

Manufacturer of high quality fashion handbags and shoes known worldwide for their attention to detail. The leather used in the design of My Flat in London handbags is carefully selected from Italian tanneries.

Most of these leathers have been treated and are water and scratch resistant. The handbags are sold in over 450 stores worldwide. A number of items are directly offered from their warehouse.

MY FLAT IN LONDON4 Princess Road, Suite 204,Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Phone: +1-800 995-MFILPhone: +1-609-895-8190Website: http://www.myflatinlondon.comE-mail: service@myflatinlondon.com

BILLY BAG

Founded by Neal and Charlotte Gershinson, BILLY BAG (lovingly named after the family King Charles’ Spaniel!), has been designing beautiful handbags and accessories since 1998.

Following Neal’s ten years at Burberry, overseeing the global wholesale accessories business and Charlotte’s experience in the fashion and film industry, their combined talent and knowledge has been invaluable in developing the BILLY BAG brand.

Passionate about product, and keen to extend the range, BILLY BAG is forever building upon the core bag line, with new additions season after season. The collection now includes; Luxury leather travel goods and gifts, men’s bags and accessories.

After launching the first quirky collection in world famous “Harrods” in Autumn 1999, BILLY BAG is now stocked in over 150 prestigious retail outlets around the world.

Today, stock-lists include Selfridges, House of Fraser, Urban Outfitters and John Lewis in the UK, Le Bon Marche in Paris and David Jones in Australia.

BILLY BAG117 George StreetLondonW1H 7HF

Phone: +020-77230427Fax: +020-77242998Website: http://www.billybag.comE-mail: info@billybag.com

OSTROV

Manufacturer of exotic leather handbags in Argentina.

The company is focused in the manufacturing of genuine non traditional hides such as crocodile, caiman, ostrich and others. Founded in 1942 and located in the heart of Buenos Aires.

Their designers conceive models both in classic style as well as fashionable ones according to the latest seasonal trends. All the designs are fully lined in genuine leather.

OSTROVLavalle 2612 Oficina 603,Buenos Aires, Argentina

Phone: (5411) 4961-1233Fax: (5411) 4962-3384Website: http://www.ostrovich.comE-mail: info@ostrovich.com

COSTA

Costa Leather is a DIRECT MANUFACTURER of quality leather goods, providing a superior product at affordable prices with friendly prompt service. The products are individually handmade using the highest quality leather in the company's factory location.

Costa views working with leather as an art and maintain the same old world traditional methods of craftsmanship. Their artisans take pride and care in each and every handcrafted item that leaves their workbench. “We hope you will notice and appreciate this in every COSTA leather product”.

They offer their designs on a wholesale and retail basis. If you have designs that you would like to produce they offer professional pattern making services.

They sell their wholesale leather goods to boutiques, corporations, department stores, catalog firms, and online resellers.

They are looking for companies to purchase their wholesale leather goods. If you're interested in any of their products, please contact them and they'll discuss ways to meet your needs.

For all inquires please contact Mark J. Grandy at the factory in Costa Rica.

You may call them directly at the factory, by dialing their California number which rings directly to Costa Rica at no charge to you.

U.S. and Canada residents, please call (714) 465-3350

If you are outside the USA or Canada you may dial direct to any of the numbers below.

COSTA LEATHER

From Costa Rica: (506) 215-3625International: 011-506-215-3625Fax: 011-506-288-0052

Website: http://www.costaleather.comE-mail: markgrandy@costaleather.com

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