About us

Our aim is to become representatives of Italian local brands not yet existing in Japan, and connect them with a public eager to discover the best of Made in Italy.
   
Despite the high quality of their products, we noticed how many Italian small brands have no visibility abroad and decided to do something about it. 
Italy is known for its design and craftsmanship in the leather sector, and beyond the internationally renowned brands, there are local artisans and emerging designers keeping this heritage alive.
    
The key words in our search for trendy and quality bags are Italian leather, sustainability and respect for the roots of craftsmanship.

    

MEET THE TEAM!


Paul Yang - Director
Paul is the former Director of General Electric Real Estate “GERE” in Tokyo, a global real estate company with over $80 billion in assets under management. He left GERE in 2009 to embark on entrepreneurial activities as well as providing strategic and marketing advisory services to real estate companies and to global companies entering a new market. Having attended Eaglebrook School in Massachusetts and subsequently Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University, a Masters of Engineering from the Civil Engineering School with concentration in Real Estate and Development from Cornell University and an MBA and Masters of Science in Finance from Boston College.

Laura Battistella - Founder and Co-director
Laura is building her background in the luxury industry, where she is currently developing her career working in the marketing team of an Italian Jewelry brand. She has an in-depth knowledge of the Japanese market, after graduating with a Master's Degree Programme in Languages and Economic and Legal Institutions of Asia, with a focus on Japan.

 
Chisato Sakurai - Advisor
She has an extensive experience as announcer and reporter, working for the Japanese national TV, as well as radio, events and ceremonies.
After establishing her first company focusing in M&A, in 2021 she launched comiproAI, a system that can scan viewers’ profiles with AI through facial expressions and voice emotions.