On the occasion of Pitti 104 Il Bisonte presents its new products for Spring-Summer 2024 and a new issue of its semi-annual Magazine, entirely dedicated to the places that make up its extremely short supply chain, where all its 100% made-in-Tuscany products come from.
THE CAPSULE COLLECTION
Manhattan
Inspired by the continuity between private and work life that characterizes a typical New York lifestyle, the Manhattan line offers three models that boast unique style and top quality, designed to serve as new archetypes to carry out their functions.
The line consists of three special pieces (a briefcase, a clutch and a bag) each with its own specific features that complement the others.
Functional, linear and timeless, La Cartella is a true new classic for work, a must-have for professional use.
Embellished and defined by an integrated handle that makes it both unique and recognizable, La Busta redefines the concept of a small briefcase.
In perfect style coherence with La Cartella and La Busta, La Borsa completes the line with a sculptural design framed by essential lines.
Made of the highest quality vegetable-tanned leather, all three models can be either carried or worn over the shoulder.
Malibù
The lightweight Malibù bag, on the other hand, recalls the free and relaxed spirit of the legendary West Coast, with its vaguely hippy style and rigorously handcrafted workmanship. Available in two sizes and a wide range of colors, Malibù is made exclusively with vegetable-tanned leather, without using chrome or other substances that might harm the planet and its people.
The SS24 Capsule Collection also includes a new version of the bestselling Sguardo line – a vintage leather shopper – illustrating absolute minimalism at its best.
Tribute to Florence, with 5 new lines
With the SS24 Collection, Il Bisonte returns to pay homage to Florence, birthplace of the brand which was established over fifty years ago. After having celebrated the beauty of its gardens, the uniqueness of its streets and the liveliness of its theaters, this time around the names chosen for the new lines evoke all the undiscovered wonders of its lesser-known museums.
The new handbags and accessories for men and women preserve the timeless beauty, casual elegance and absolute versatility that have always been hallmarks of Il Bisonte’s style, and distinguishes them with essential shapes elicited by the unique qualities of its vegetable-tanned leather.
On offer for women:
• the Bellini line, made up of four bags (a shoulder bag, an handbag and two bucket bags) characterized by a drawstring closure, with folds of soft leather taking shape around it;
• the Bigallo line, consisting of a wallet, card case and mobile phone holder (wearable crossbody and available with either a leather strap or brass chain), two pouches and a two-tone belt, all with a structured design resulting from careful craftsmanship;
• the Marini line, with two shoulder bags, a bucket bag and a tote in organic linen and cotton canvas with leather trim, which reinterpret some of the brand’s most beloved designs;
• the Novecento line, made up of three bags in leather featuring the classic Il Bisonte “baccellino” shape offered with a contemporary twist.
Instead for men there is the Galileo line which includes a travel bag, a briefcase, a cell phone holder with shoulder strap and three small leather accessories, all featuring soft lines that enhance the naturalness and beauty of vintage leather.
NEW COLORS AND NEW LEATHER
Grapefruit, Pistachio and Caffè Latte: the new delicate shades in the SS24 Collection. The first two call to mind nature and are inspired by the colors of the flowers and plants found in Orti Dipinti, the community garden in the center of Florence that Il Bisonte supports and helps to grow every day. Caffè Latte perfectly complements the brand’s classic colors, like natural and sepia, which – thanks to the tannin in the vegetable-tanning process – change day after day, all the while maintaining their beauty and uniqueness.
Alongside the traditional vegetable tanning, the SS24 collection also features a new nappa leather (full-grain, vegetable-tanned), notable for its amazing softness and beautifully natural grain.
A NEW HOME&OFFICE LINE
Along with its SS24 collection, Il Bisonte is launching a new line of top-quality items that bring the brand’s unmistakable style into the home and office.
Handcrafted with extraordinary attention to every detail, all items are made from our iconic vegetable-tanned leather and lined with the softest suede.
The new line includes
• four triangular and rectangular valet trays, available in two sizes, with hand-stitched corners and suede-lined interior;
• an upright desktop pen holder with hand-stitched corners and suede-lined interior;
• a desktop business card holder with easy-access front opening and suede-lined interior;
• a leather bookmark with hand-stitched tassel;
• two leather pen cases with zip or flap closure;
• two mouse pads (one rectangular and one round) and a desk pad, all in sturdy leather with suede-lined back
Completing the line is a marvelous leather and suede travel backgammon set, which rolls up and ties with a string and contains a large zippered pocket for the checkers and dice, as well as an exquisite, sturdy leather basket with a reinforced bottom, and two holes that serve as handles.
The entire Home&Office line comes in four colors: natural, caramel, coffee and black.
A NEW HOME&OFFICE LINE
Along with its SS24 collection, Il Bisonte is launching a new line of top-quality items that bring the brand’s unmistakable style into the home and office.
Handcrafted with extraordinary attention to every detail, all items are made from our iconic vegetable-tanned leather and lined with the softest suede.
The new line includes
• four triangular and rectangular valet trays, available in two sizes, with hand-stitched corners and suede-lined interior;
• an upright desktop pen holder with hand-stitched corners and suede-lined interior;
• a desktop business card holder with easy-access front opening and suede-lined interior;
• a leather bookmark with hand-stitched tassel;
• two leather pen cases with zip or flap closure;
• two mouse pads (one rectangular and one round) and a desk pad, all in sturdy leather with suede-lined back
Completing the line is a marvelous leather and suede travel backgammon set, which rolls up and ties with a string and contains a large zippered pocket for the checkers and dice, as well as an exquisite, sturdy leather basket with a reinforced bottom, and two holes that serve as handles.
The entire Home&Office line comes in four colors: natural, caramel, coffee and black.
Il BISONTE MAGAZINE #2: 30KM TO DISCOVER
On the occasion of Pitti 104 Il Bisonte presents a new issue of its magazine. The stars of this edition are the small towns and villages where all the brand’s bags and accessories are produced.
Imagined as an invitation to partake in a slow journey to discover an authentic and little-known Tuscany containing naturalistic and historical-artistic treasures of inestimable value, the magazine guides readers to those places where its extraordinary artisans – who have always been part of Il Bisonte’s supply chain that is concentrated within a 30-kilometer area in the province of Florence – live, work and keep ancient traditions alive.
“Places matter,” explains Il Bisonte CEO Luigi Ceccon in his editorial, “and that is why our bags and accessories are designed and produced here, and could not be made elsewhere. Our territory possesses an artisan know-how that, century after century, has become embedded in the area, fostering irreplaceable skills. The architecture and landscapes are shaped in such a thoroughly unique way that they continue to provide an inexhaustible source of inspiration. The 30 kilometers of marvels that make up Il Bisonte’s artisan supply chain is the indispensable constant in our history and production philosophy which is based on environmental and social sustainability.”.
