Florentine accessories house known for its innovative Softy fabric and a rich heritage of Italian craftsmanship.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in Florence in 1885 by Garibaldo Gherardini, Gherardini began as a small artisan workshop specializing in leather cases before evolving into an icon of “Made in Italy” style. The brand is rooted in a deep history of Florentine craftsmanship, even tracing its family lineage back to Lisa Gherardini, the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. While renowned for its fine leatherwork, the house's most significant innovation came in the 1970s with the creation of Softy, a patented lightweight, durable, and silky fabric that revolutionized its handbag designs and became a signature material.