One of my favorite handbag designers is Franco Sarto. More than the name of a handbag brand, Franco Sarto the man is the driving inspiration and passion behind the actual designs. With all the style and punch of more expensive designers, Franco Sarto handbags offer fabulous, cutting-edge design at affordable prices.
About Franco Sarto
But who is Franco Sarto?
Franco Sarto was born in April 1949 in a small town named Dolo in Italy just 20 kilometers from Venice. As a teenager Sarto was working in a shoe factory as many Italians did in that region. He learned the business from the ground up, sitting on a stool and hand-lasting shoes with a hammer and nails.
In his early twenties he moved to the town of Stra, just ten kilometers away. This small town is the center of Shoe Design for all of Italy. He formed a partnership with another designer and set up a studio called Sarto and Candian. The two designers made models in their studio and sold the prototypes to visiting retailers and wholesalers from around the world. They also exhibited in the major European shows, and went from time to time to factories in Germany and Italy to design collections for various companies.
It is Sarto's start as a cobbler - and his passion as a designer - that makes him a rarity in the business; he designs his shoes both with the sweat and blood of a technician and the grace and beauty of a world-renowned fashion designer. To this day, Sarto hand sketches many of his designs and is well known for his drawings during public appearances.
Franco Sarto understands a woman's undying passion for handbags and is dedicated to keeping that passion alive by crafting beautiful handbags that bring joy to women around the world.
Franco Sarto Handbags
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Twill tote with leather trim and top zip and buckle ornamentation. Inside accessory pockets. Price ~ $99 |
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Franco Sarto Dome It Satchel handbag Large satchel with top zip, double straps and front pocket with snap enclosure adorned with buckle and leather trim. Price ~ $89 |
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Franco Sarto Dome It Tote handbag Tote with double straps, silver tone metal accents, contrast stitching. Front pocket and inside accessory pockets. Price ~ $79 |
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Franco Sarto Loop-D-Loop (L) handbag Top zip with double handles and metal accents. Front pocket with magnetic snap enclosure and inside accessory pockets. Price ~ $69 |
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Franco SartoLoop-D-Loop (S) handbag Small flap bag of tumbled leather with croco embossed trim and handle. Magnetic closure. Inside zip pocket. Shiny brass hardware. Price ~ $69 |
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Franco Sarto Oyster Bay Clutch handbag Hobo with top zip, single strap and magnetic snap enclosure. Adorned with gold-tone metal accents and mother of pearl disk. Inside accessory pockets. Price ~ $48 |
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Franco Sarto Oyster Bay Hobo handbag Hobo with top zip, single strap and magnetic snap enclosure. Adorned with gold-tone metal accents and mother of pearl disk. Inside accessory pockets. Price ~ $78 |
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Front flap with magnetic snap enclosure, buckle adornment on flap and inside accessory pockets. Price ~ $78 |