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Céline Claire, Federico Gastaldi & Luna Palumbo

  • SCARLETVIRGO
  • Bag maker
  • Milan, Italy
  • Master Artisan
Céline Claire, Federico Gastaldi & Luna Palumbo Bag maker
Contact
Italian, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+39 0299201492
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When three work as one

  • • ScarletVirgo is a brand of handmade bags launched by three young friends
  • • They handcraft about a thousand pieces per year
  • • All items are made with Italian materials and can be customised

It all began with love. Federico Gastoldi and Céline Claire have been a couple in real life for years: they were in their twenties when they started sewing little purses and other small gifts for each other. In no time, their friends caught on and began asking for the same little items because they liked them so much. When Federico and Céline’s creations finally hit the local craft markets, it was a success. They decided to quit their jobs and in 2012 ScarletVirgo, their brand of handcrafted bags, backpacks and accessories, was officially born. Luna Palumbo joined them in 2015. From loyal customer and friend, she turned into a business partner. Nowadays, the three of them make about a thousand pieces per year in their workshop and boutique in Milan, where customers are welcome to go and watch ScarletVirgo pieces being carefully created.

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Little Kong, Il futuro

Little Kong is a city backpack for everyday use, designed to be comfortable and practical as well as stylish. Completely handcrafted, it’s made of faux leather and waterproof cotton, with neoprene details and metal finishes. It can be expanded thanks to clips on the side, adjustable zips and drawstrings, and has an ergonomic back of breathable material. Externally there are two large pockets closed with automatic magnets, while the inside is lined in cotton and provided with an organizer panel. It is part of the Motus Animi capsule collection.

Length 28 cm
Width 14 cm
Height 39 cm

Photo: ©ScarletVirgo
Little Kong, Abbi Coraggio

Little Kong is a city backpack for everyday use, designed to be comfortable and practical as well as stylish. Completely handcrafted, it’s made of faux leather and waterproof cotton, with neoprene details and metal finishes. It can be expanded thanks to clips on the side, adjustable zips and drawstrings, and has an ergonomic back of breathable material. Externally there are two large pockets closed with automatic magnets, while the inside is lined in cotton and provided with an organizer panel. As part of the Motus Animi capsule collection, Little Kong is here in the Abbi Coraggio (“be brave”) print.

Length 28 cm
Width 14 cm
Height 39 cm

Photo: ©ScarletVirgo
Olivia, Il futuro

Olivia is a transformable bag with a rigid structure and adjustable shoulder strap. It has an inside pocket and small metallic details. Made of red and black faux leather and waterproof cotton, Olivia belongs to the Motus Animi capsule collection, which is characterised by dreamlike prints. This one is called “future”.

Length 27 cm
Width 8 cm
Height 19 cm

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Mini, Firework Iron

Mini is a backpack made of faux leather and waterproof cotton, with drawstring closure and metal finishes. Internally equipped with practical pockets, it’s both elegant and functional. This model belongs to the Anima-le capsule collection, and this is the Firework Iron version.

Length 26 cm
Width 12 cm
Height 38 cm

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Tricky bag, Desideri Stellati

Tricky is a transformable shoulder bag that you can turn into a practical backpack just by changing the position of its adjustable straps. It’s made of faux leather and waterproof cotton and is equipped with zipped internal pockets. Part of the Sigilli Ancestrali capsule collection, this model is presented in the Desideri Stellati print.

Length 29 cm
Width 11 cm
Height 27 cm

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