SINCE 1885 GHERARDINI HAS EMBODIED ITALIAN STYLE IN LEATHER GOODS.

The Gherardini brand boasts a great history, the history of many, many years of activity; the very expression of renowned Florentine craftsmanship and artisan skill. That is why Gherardini rightfully deserves acknowledgment as an illustrious member of Made in Italy. Gherardini family members ran the company until 1990, giving it a unique finger-print in style and workmanship. They were able to create and regenerate, constantly re-searching and providing a response to the new needs of the customers, experimenting with new techniques and materials, or implementing the most revered traditions, for an ever more customized product. Tradition, craftsmanship and Made in Italy are still the distinguishing features of the company.

Garibaldo Gherardini opens his first artisan workshop specialized in the production of pencil cases in Florence.

The following are successfully introduced: envelopes, clutch bags with jewel closures, the use of brocades, satins, pleated leathers, for a refined luxury.

Garibaldo opens the first shop, in Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence.

The second Gherardini generation contributes to the expansion and success of the house.

Made in Italy takes off and leather goods production resumes on a large scale in the shop in Via della Vigna Nuova.

The current brand is born.

Thanks to the success of the Gherardini style, a new headquarters is built in via di Casellina in Scandicci (just outside Florence).

The first collection of leather garments for women parades in the “white room” of Palazzo Pitti.

Dawn of the Total Look: the Florentine house extends its production to clothing, glasses and scarves.

Creation of the “GHE” cotton fabric, with the collaboration of Gommatex Spa.

The innovative material capable of reducing the weight of the bag, will become “Ghe Softy” two years later with the replacement of cotton with Nylon.

Pitti Donna is born and Gherardini parades with his shirtdresses and leather-trimmed
trench coats: his icon is a little blonde who arrived from London, her name is Twiggy.

Creation of accessories dedicated to men.
The founders sell the brand.

The brand takes decisive action to relaunch its image.

The new ownership begins a process of repositioning the brand as a luxury brand.

Development of licenses for umbrellas and scarves, scarves and ties: total look objective.

Gherardini celebrates 125 years of history, with an exhibition at La Triennale di Milano and with the publication of the Monograph. New coordinated image that incorporates the traditional luxury values of the house.

Creation of new concept store Worldwide. The tailor-made project is born.

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