But wait, that’s not all from Campomaggi !

Campomaggi washed leather bags, which lean to a masculine or a unisex market, are being tamed with a feminine touch.  The Caterina Lucchi line from Campomaggi offers the same influence of large shapes, washed and/or distressed leather, comfortable forms and slightly bulky appearances but with the gentile touch of soft, supple colors often mirroring the delicious colors found in nature.  The Collection Spring 2012 plays with pastel shades as well as vibrant greens and yellows.

Philosophy : Dedicated to a woman with a strong personality that stands out from the crowd and is the protagonist of her life.

The collection plays with romantic notes and a gypsy-chic inspiration with an eye on the current trends and translate them into spacious and functional everyday bags.

Laser cut leather lace designs for summery touch

Experimentation of new concepts such as shoulder straps made of leather ring and the laser cuts giving a fresh summery feeling.  The front pocket has a leather lace cover that opposes the idea of a heavy bulky leather.

Whitened Vivid Colors in washed leather

They are bags with a distinctive character: rectangular shapes, patchworks and strong colors reminding of the 80´s are the marks of this collection, while whitened vivid colors are often interspersed with softer colors.

Leather ring shoulder straps for a lighter bag

More Leather Fashion Accessories from Campomaggi

Just updated our New 2012 Collection from Campomaggi with two new pieces – a credit card holder and a cell phone (or iPhone or Smartphone or iPod) holder. Both come in the two classic Campomaggi washed leather colors of dark brown and cognac.  Now all the new gadgets are available in two colors including the iPad case.

These leather fashion accessories are the per compliment to your Campomaggi collection – they fit into any of the bags and match up with the rustic look that is so characteristic with this line.  Coming in February we will be highlight a new bag with an enticing external pocket in lattice leather … opps I have said too much!

Hear is a sneak preview of the two new pieces,  click on the photos for more details and prices:

Gadgets from Campomaggi . . . to complete your collection

We have added to our Campomaggi messenger bag and business bag collection.  Well, actually more than added to it we have expanded our collection to include some necessary gadgets for today’s shoppers.  Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize – but I am not sure if they meant that to mean iPad cases, wallets and belts! But it didn’t stop us from trying out these new items from Campomaggi to our 2012 New Collection.

The distinct washed leather look translates well into these Campomaggi unisex belts .  Though the chain link with the leather woven inside is more on the feminine side – the distressed leather belt with the metal studs can definitely go either way – sexy and casual on a lady and rugged and manly on any guy. Either belt is approximately 3.5 cm high and is available only in the color shown here.  These are most definitely accessories worth adding to your wardrobe because not only will they compliment any of the Campomaggi bags but they are the perfect touch for a pair of jeans – in blue, black or brown.

More on the masculine side are the two new gadgets – one is a Campomaggi wallet with a chunky chain which hooks to your belt loops, while the wallet tucks safely into your back pocket.  Though there is a place for business cards and a zipped section – I can also see this as ideal for holding your tobacco, filters and paper.  It has the feel of a mix between Harley Davidson Biker – the chain is very unique and a more country feel with the rich earthy tones in the leather.

This mini pouch from Campomaggi with  detachable cross body strap will easily fill a plethora of needs – any time you need to be hands free, this gadget will fit the bill.  It has a simple snap closure and is available in the dark cognac.  There is a cell phone pocket on the external part of the pouch, underneath the flap and an unlined section for keeping keeps and other personal gadgets.

Finally a piece that everybody can use – male or female alike!  This iPad case in the delicious washed leather (available in two shades – dark and light brown) has a security snap closure.  The inside of this iPad bag is lined with a thick felt, reminiscent of the blankets used to protect horses while wearing a saddle – so it will surely be enough to give added protection to your iPad.

Campomaggi is on her holiday wish list

Pierotucci is not made up of only leather craftsman!  We have a large showroom with all of our jackets, bags and accessories and in this shop we have an informed bi (and sometimes tri) lingual sales staff.  They are the ambassadors for Pierotucci and we depend on them to know the details of each bag as if they had made each one.  Since they are a little camera shy… we have enticed them to select their favorite bag. 

Sawako has been with Pierotucci for almost two years.  She came to Florence to study paintings and learn how to restore them to their original splendor.  When asked who she likes the most out of all the Italian artists – she said its hard to choose just one… however she came up with the name Caravaggio rather quickly… followed by Michelangelo and Raffaello.

When asked to  select one of her favorite handbags she went right to our collection of Campomaggi bags.   She explained that not only does she love the feel of the distressed leather that Campomaggi uses but she feels as if the the colors are “real”.   The leather briefcase style she selected has plenty of room for all over her paints and brushes.  She already has one Campomaggi in her private wardrobe so this bag here is on her Holiday Wish List!

Campomaggi for iPad & Netbook

Sometimes a beautiful distressed leather and fantastic structural design is not enough – you need space, and lots of it. This messenger bag has all three qualities made of the signature distressed leather from Campomaggi and following the simple lines in the messenger bag design, it was easy to add inches to the right and left, up and down to create a super sized messenger bag.
Name of Product: Campomaggi Messenger Bag, super sized

Producer / Brand : Campomaggi from Italy

Super sized Messenger Bag from Campomaggi

Size : W 14,80 x H 11,30 x D 3,50 These are approximate with Campomaggi since the production style influences the shrinkage of leather, and this is variable from bag to bag.

Price Range : 550.-USD

For : Unisex

Made of : cowhide that has been immersed in water giving it a unique wrinkled, distressed effect to the leather.

Brief description:   Flap closure with 3 position click lock, internal pocket size width 28cm height 25cm, 2 pen holders, removable strap, top handle drop 4 cm, divider pocket lined in leather and cotton and it includes a signature protective dust bag

Zipped interior pocket holds iPad, sm laptop or Netbook

Pro’s:  Interior pocket with security zip for carrying a laptop, iPad or Netbook.  The adjustable and removable shoulder strap for alternate carrying options.  External lock on front flap.

Con’s: Though it is unisex, this bag tends to lend itself to a more masculine look.  One must take into consideration that the  interior measurements are not standardized.  Some people have noted that fist few times they have used the bag the color may rub off to lighter colored clothing – however this stops after the bag has been exposed to the elements a couple of times.

What I liked best about the bag: It’s large and made of a sturdy leather.  I liked the detachable shoulder strap for alternative carrying option  (top handle or carrying strap), this  make sthe bag versatile and convenient to carry light or heavy objects.  Though in today’s world nothing is truly safe from prying hands – it was nice to have a security lock on the exterior.

What I liked least about the bag: Tough, because I must say I really like this bag.  If anything it is the strong scent that the Campmaggi bags have at the beginning – it quickly wears off, however it can be quite overpowering at the very beginning.

What’s not to like with Campomaggi? Leather Briefcase with lock

Campomaggi has made a name for itself in the most elite of markets with its signature distressed leather look in rich earthy colors such as cognac, tobacco and dark brown.  The fact that no two bags will ever look exactly alike is one the intrinsic qualities about Campomaggi that make it so special.  The other interesting point is the leather which almost  seems as if you taken the chaps off of John Wayne and used them to make fashion defining designs for  carry ons, travel bags and business briefcases.

Name of Product:  Campomaggi Leather Briefcase with push button lock

Producer / Brand :  Campomaggi from Italy

Campomaggi Leather Briefcase

Size :  W 16,40 x H 11,70 x D 3,90  These are approximate with Campomaggi since the production style influences the shrinkage of leather, and this is variable from bag to bag.

Price Range : 700.-USD

For :  Women Men Unisex

Made of :  cowhide that has been immersed in water giving it a unique wrinkled, distressed effect to the leather.

Brief description:    Top handle, antique brass colored hardware, flap over closure with push-button & double buckle closure, zipped inside pocket, Cell phone pocket,  zipped outside pocket, Two open outside pockets,  average handle drop: 2 cm, adjustable canvas shoulder strap: 77 – 130 cm and cotton lining

Campomaggi Bag with 3 exterior pockets

Pro’s:  Unique distressed leather look, large inner compartment, several organizing pockets on the outside, sturdy leather supports heavy usage and travelling with this bag, inside zip pocket will comfortably hold a Netbook or iPad

Con’s:   Heavy bag at 2.5 kg (approximately 5.5 lbs), interior measurements are not standardized, in the beginning of wear the color may rub off to lighter colored clothing – this is only temporary

What I liked best about the bag:  The rustic almost western look about the bag, the way the leather has personality in this distressed look.  Even though it is a heavier bag it has two carrying options, this together with the rustic leather means it will withstand being dragged around from airport to airport.

What I liked least about the bag:  Since the buckles on the outside are functional and not just decorative, I find them nice to look at but they a bit of work to open and close – I probably wouldn’t be using them all the time.  I like the fact that my iPad fits in the inside pocket, but it doesn’t seem very protected from outside bumps.