The Woven Clutch

FABRIZIO VERNIANI - Scandicci, Tuscany

Fabrizio Verniani began working at the age of 14 in his uncle's bottega on the Ponte Vecchio. Growing up around goldsmith shops, he stopped to see their art and learn their trade. Fabrizio learned the ancient art of chiseling and molding gold, and over the years, he transferred this treasured technique it to the production of the shells of clutches, specializing in rigid bags. Taking advantage of his experience in 1970, together with his friend Giulio Benvenuti, Fabrizio Verniani founded their company, which immediately centered around the production of luxury evening bags. Over time, their popularity grew to being purchased by American department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, and collaborating with international brands such as Chanel and Dior, that chose to make use of completely Italian products. Alongside Fabrizio Verniani's experience, his son Andrea Verniani's passion and work has been added for the past 30 years. This father and son team manages and administers the family business, focusing on sample collections. After more than 45 years of activity, Fabrizio Verniani has decided to recreate his own collection in collaboration exclusively for the women of MILANER.