Alinari Firenze
Italian Leather Bag Guides & Style Journal
Stories, edits and guides from Florence
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GuidesWhere to Buy a Leather Bag in Florence: A Practical Guide
Markets, workshops or online: where to buy a leather bag in Florence, how to check quality on the spot and which questions to ask before you...
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The EditLeather Bag Gift Guide for Her: How to Choose an Italian Leather Bag
How to choose a leather bag she will carry every day: work totes, everyday top-handle bags, evening shoulder bags and crossbody styles, plus tips on colour,...
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GuidesShoulder Bag or Crossbody Bag? How to Choose a Leather Bag
Shoulder bag or crossbody? The real differences in comfort, capacity and style, and how to choose a leather bag that suits your day.
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GuidesLeather Bag Size Guide: Which Size Do You Need?
Tote, shoulder bag or something smaller? How to choose the right leather bag size, with real measurements of our Maxima, Navona and Alita.
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GuidesA Leather Bag for Bike, Rain and Office: Practical Tips
Practical tips for carrying an Italian leather bag by bike, in the rain and to the office.
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The EditGiving an Italian Leather Bag: A Christmas and Epiphany Gift Guide
How to choose an Italian leather bag as a gift: shape, colour, real versus faux leather and when to order.
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The EditLeather Bag Colours for Autumn-Winter 2026
Black, camel, red, grey and winter white: how to choose your leather bag colour for autumn-winter 2026.
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The EditWhich Italian Leather Bag Suits Your Day?
How to choose the right Italian leather bag for work, every day, weddings and travel, with sizes, shapes and finishes.
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GuidesWhat "Made in Italy" Means on a Leather Bag
What the Made in Italy label means on a leather bag, how it differs from Italian leather, and what to check before you buy.
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GuidesItalian Leather Bags Under £200: A UK Buyer's Guide
What you can expect from an Italian leather bag under £200, five checks before you buy from a UK-facing shop, and our made in Italy bags...
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GuidesBest Italian Leather Work Bags for Women in the UK
Our pick of Italian leather work bags for women in the UK, from 15.6-inch laptop totes to smart work handbags, plus free UK delivery.
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GuidesA Guide to Quilted Leather Bags
Diamond or channel quilting, shoulder bag or crossbody: how to choose, wear and look after a quilted leather bag.
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The EditThe Croc-Embossed Bag Trend for Autumn 2026
Why croc-embossed leather suits autumn, the colours to wear this season and how to style a croc-embossed tote from the office to the evening.
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GuidesWhat Fits in a 15.6-Inch Laptop Tote?
How big a 15.6-inch laptop really is, what fits in a laptop tote alongside it, and how to pack it so it stays neat all day.
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GuidesHow to Choose a Work Tote That Lasts
What makes a leather work tote last: the leather and its finish, structure, size, straps, lining and a few weekly care habits, with a checklist before...
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GuidesBest Italian Leather Laptop Bags for Women (2026 Guide)
How to choose an Italian leather laptop bag for work: laptop fit, structure, lining and straps, with a comparison of our totes for 13" and 15.6"...
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Stories from FlorenceWhy Florence is the home of leather craft
Florence has been associated with leather for centuries. Here is how the city’s guilds, tanneries and workshops built that reputation, and how it still shapes design...
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GuidesHow to clean and care for a leather handbag
A leather handbag can last for years with a little regular care. Here is how to clean, condition, store and protect it, whatever the weather.
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GuidesHow to choose a leather tote for work
A good work tote has to carry a laptop, look polished and survive the daily commute. Here is a practical checklist for choosing a leather tote...
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GuidesHow to tell real Italian leather
Real leather has tell-tale signs you can see, feel and even smell. Here is how to check a bag before you buy, and what labels such...
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