alienina

Founded in 2008 by Italian designer Eliana Venier, Alienina began as a project to give new life to everyday objects. The brand is known for its distinctive bags and accessories, which are handmade in Italy using unconventional and repurposed materials. Inspired by traditional crafts and the natural environment, the designs transform items like sailing ropes, climbing cords, and cotton wicks for oil lamps into unique, wearable art. Approximately 90% of the materials used are production scraps, reflecting a deep commitment to sustainability and innovative upcycling.\n\nEach Alienina piece is crafted by hand, ensuring no two are exactly alike. The brand’s signature woven style results in soft, tactile accessories with an organic feel, often described as “architectures to wear.” Initially a jewelry line, Alienina gained wider recognition after expanding into handbags, catching the eye of publications like Vogue Italia and collaborating with brands such as Comme des Garçons. Now co-led by Eliana Venier and Pilar Concheiro, the brand continues to merge artisanal Italian craftsmanship with a modern, eco-conscious design philosophy from its studio in Perugia.