Federico Badia handmade leather purses & bags are made with the finest quality of Italian leather, craftsmanship, and design. Each bag is elegant, unique, and crafted to last a lifetime. Federico & his wife Hannah are constantly inventing new designs for a variety of occasions. Browse our shop’s current collection, explore our made-to-order bags, or learn how to begin the process of creating a one-of-a-kind bespoke bag.
OUR COLLECTION
CROSS-BODY PURSES
BORSA MIRAMARE is sleek and elegant. The design is inspired by the castle of Miramare and the Adriatic coastline surrounding Trieste. This purse is perfect for carrying your essentials, especially during the summer months. The bag has a turn lock closure and an inner zippered pocket. The strap is streamline and fastens to the purse with metal clips, allowing the purse to transform into a clutch. €110 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Coral, Turquoise, Yellow, Lilac, and Metallic Sand.
TOLFETTA RUPE is a traditional Italian leather purse with elegantly balanced lines. We handcraft each purse from a heavy leather, which means that purses wear well and increase in personality and beauty with time’s passing. The Rupe easily fits books, iPad, and sketch paper. Lined in suede, the purse features a convenient front pocket, an inner zipped pocket, and business card pocket. The purse closes with a brass buckle. €195 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Dark Olive.
TOLFETTA ROCCA maintains the Rupe’s timeless style, but with slightly smaller size. This purse is also handmade of the highest quality full-grain Italian tanned leather. It features a convenient front pocket and inner zipped pocket. Lined in suede, the purse closes with a brass buckle. €180 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Tan.
TOTES & HANDBAGS
The ORVIETO TOTE combines the rustic and the refined into tote that has a unique shape. The hand stitched details reflect the texture and culture of the Umbrian countryside that surrounds Orvieto. Internally, the purse fastens with a magnetic closure and has double slip pockets. It can be held in the hand or worn over the shoulder and easily fits a computer and documents. €205 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Royal Blue, Black, Sand, and Walnut.
The UMBRIA TOTE is designed with clean, minimalist lines to showcase this marbled chestnut calf. We fell in love with the variation in color–sometimes you just need to celebrate beautiful materials. Internally, the tote features two open slip pockets and a magnetic closure. €195 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Chestnut.
The TRIESTE TOTE has clean, elegant lines. It is spacious and comfortable, containing both an outer pocket and internal double slip pockets. The purse fastens with a magnetic snap closure and can be held in the hand or worn over the shoulder. €200 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Navy & Cream combination.
Elegant and versatile TOTE TEVERE is a perfect companion for our complex world–spacious enough for a computer (or diapers & countless toys), yet sleek enough to fit comfortably under the arm. Shown here in bronze vegetable tanned calf with mahogany bridle leather handles. Internally, the tote has a sipped pocket and two open slip pockets. €260 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Bronze.
MESSENGER BAGS & SATCHELS
The ROMA MESSENGER combines a sleek elegance with versatility, large enough to easily accommodate a 13 inch computer and books, but slim enough to be used as a documents bag. This versatility makes the Messenger perfect for both professional and casual occasions. The bag’s strap is 3cm wide and fastens using a brass buckle. The bag is secured by a buttoned strap that fits through a metal rectangular closure. All the bag’s hardware and leather are made in Italy. €265 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Chestnut.
LA POSTINA, named for its resemblance to the leather bags worn in the past by Italian mail carriers, is a spacious and versatile bag that is 100% handmade and 100% Italian vegetable tanned leather. Depending on the occasion it works well as a purse, tote bag, or messenger bag. It easily fits books, documents, iPad, even most laptop computers, and also has an inner zipped pocket. The bag ships quickly and makes a fantastic gift. It is available many colors. €155 (plus IVA within the EU), currently available in Cobalt and Blush.
MADE-TO-ORDER
The TRIESTE SATCHEL, with its beautiful details and stitching, is an elegant combination of an attache and messenger bag. The handle and detachable strap mean that it can either be carried by hand or across the body. The bag closes with a metal and is lined in suede leather with an inner zipped pocket, a smaller open pocket (large enough for a cell phone or keys, and a business card pocket.. There is also an additional full length pocket across the back of the bag, which is perfect for documents. The Satchel easily fits a 13 inch laptop computer. €285 (plus IVA within the EU).
TOLFETTA BADIA is a sleek and smaller version of the Rocca. It too is completely handmade of high quality, durable Italian tanned leather, and features a useful front pocket, big enough for a cell phone or keys. The bag is lined in suede with an inner zipped pocket, and closes with a brass buckle. €165 (plus IVA within the EU).
TOLFETTA CAMPAGNA is inspired by the rural Umbrian countryside. This lightweight and unique bag is made from high quality Italian tanned leather and lined in suede. It easily fits a small notebook or camera. The purse fastens with a decorative tab and magnetic closure. €115 (plus IVA within the EU).
BORSA UNITA’ has a unique latticed leather flap, which makes it both whimsical and refined, and closes with a magnetic snap. The purse has a suede zippered pocket. The strap measures 130 cm and fastens to the purse with metal clips, allowing the purse to transform into a clutch. The purse fits a journal or book, wallet, cell phone, and other small sized essentials. €125 (plus IVA within the EU).
BORSA DEL POPOLO is sleek, lightweight, and versatile, but still large enough for a book, wallet, phone, etc. The bag is lined in suede and features an inner zipped pocket and a back slip pocket. The bag fastens with a magnetic closure. €165 (plus IVA within the EU).
BORSA DEL POPOLO MINI is a miniature version of the Borsa del Popolo. It is small and sleek, just big enough to fit a phone, small wallet, and lipstick. The bag is lined in suede. The bag fastens with a magnetic closure. €85 (plus IVA within the EU).
ROMA HANDBAG is spacious and elegant handmade from full-grain Italian tanned calf. The bag is lined with canvas and has an internal zipped pocket and two open slip pockets. €325 (plus IVA within the EU).
BESPOKE ORDERS
If there is a fantastic leather purse that you’ve always wanted, we can help you make your dream a reality. Bespoke orders allow the client, in conversation with us, to design their own bag. We create a unique, new design, which the client approves and then chooses the leather, stitching, lining, and hardware colors of the bag. We enjoy working directly with clients on bespoke orders to create something new and unique. For inquiries, contact us at info@federicobadiashoes.com