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Valeria Massai

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With Fabrique since 2024 43 works Valeria Massai is an Italian accessories designer whose career spans some of the most influential luxury fashion houses of the last two decades. Raised in a medieval Tuscan village, her early fascination with design began simply—with pencils and sketchbooks—laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to craftsmanship.

Inspiration

"Beach to City" collection solves that all-too-familiar problem: needing a bag that complements both your beachwear and your city outfits. These functional pieces move smoothly between beach days and city errands, keeping their elegance no matter where you take them.

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Works

Soft Rialto Double-Flap Shoulder Bag in Soft Velvety Suede

~~$598.00~~ $550.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$112.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$112.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$112.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$112.00

Duomo Mini Bag Charm in Suede Leather

$126.00

Brera Beach Large Handwoven Tote Bag

~~$613.00~~ $564.00

Arc Braided Leather Belt in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$198.00

Arc Braided Leather Belt in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$198.00

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Bag in Soft Velvety Suede

~~$784.00~~ $706.00

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Bag in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

~~$841.00~~ $757.00

Clio Slouchy Swing Bag in Smooth Top-Grain Leather

~~$813.00~~ $732.00

Clio Slouchy Swing Bag in Smooth Top-Grain Leather

~~$784.00~~ $706.00

Soft Rialto Double Flap Bag in Oil-Waxed Cowhide Leather

~~$598.00~~ $550.00

Soft Rialto Double Flap Bag in Nappa-Finish Top-Grain Cowhide

~~$598.00~~ $550.00

Rialto Small Handbag in Top-Grain Cowhide Leather

~~$813.00~~ $732.00

Aura Hobo Bag in Vegetable-Tanned Cowhide

~~$999.00~~ $899.00

Aura Hobo Bag in Spanish Suede

~~$941.00~~ $847.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Pebble-Grain Top-Grain Cowhide Leather

~~$1,099.00~~ $989.00

Rialto Small Handbag in Pebble-Grain Top-Grain Cowhide Leather

~~$813.00~~ $732.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$284.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$284.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$284.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Matte Cowhide Leather

$284.00

Duomo Double Buckle Small Hobo Bag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

~~$555.00~~ $472.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Calfskin Leather

~~$1,142.00~~ $1,028.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

~~$1,084.00~~ $976.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Nappa Leather & Water-Resistant Canvas

~~$899.00~~ $764.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Calfskin Leather

~~$1,127.00~~ $1,037.00

Duomo Medium Hobo Bag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

~~$698.00~~ $629.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

~~$555.00~~ $472.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

~~$570.00~~ $484.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

~~$570.00~~ $484.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

~~$570.00~~ $484.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Medium in Full Grain Leather

~~$698.00~~ $629.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

~~$555.00~~ $500.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

~~$555.00~~ $500.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Suede

~~$527.00~~ $474.00

Brera Convertible Tote Bag Large in Full Grain Leather and Suede

~~$927.00~~ $834.00

Brera Convertible Tote Bag Large in Dutch Calfskin and Suede

~~$999.00~~ $899.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Large in Nappa Leather

~~$756.00~~ $642.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Medium in Nappa Leather

~~$698.00~~ $629.00

Duomo Medium Hobo Bag in Suede

~~$670.00~~ $603.00

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Soft Rialto Double-Flap Shoulder Bag in Soft Velvety Suede

~~$598.00~~ $550.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$112.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$112.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$112.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$112.00

Duomo Mini Bag Charm in Suede Leather

$126.00

Brera Beach Large Handwoven Tote Bag

~~$613.00~~ $564.00

Arc Braided Leather Belt in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$198.00

Arc Braided Leather Belt in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$198.00

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Bag in Soft Velvety Suede

~~$784.00~~ $706.00

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Bag in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

~~$841.00~~ $757.00

Clio Slouchy Swing Bag in Smooth Top-Grain Leather

~~$813.00~~ $732.00

Clio Slouchy Swing Bag in Smooth Top-Grain Leather

~~$784.00~~ $706.00

Soft Rialto Double Flap Bag in Oil-Waxed Cowhide Leather

~~$598.00~~ $550.00

Soft Rialto Double Flap Bag in Nappa-Finish Top-Grain Cowhide

~~$598.00~~ $550.00

Rialto Small Handbag in Top-Grain Cowhide Leather

~~$813.00~~ $732.00

Aura Hobo Bag in Vegetable-Tanned Cowhide

~~$999.00~~ $899.00

Aura Hobo Bag in Spanish Suede

~~$941.00~~ $847.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Pebble-Grain Top-Grain Cowhide Leather

~~$1,099.00~~ $989.00

Rialto Small Handbag in Pebble-Grain Top-Grain Cowhide Leather

~~$813.00~~ $732.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$284.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$284.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$284.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Matte Cowhide Leather

$284.00

Duomo Double Buckle Small Hobo Bag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

~~$555.00~~ $472.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Calfskin Leather

~~$1,142.00~~ $1,028.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

~~$1,084.00~~ $976.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Nappa Leather & Water-Resistant Canvas

~~$899.00~~ $764.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Calfskin Leather

~~$1,127.00~~ $1,037.00

Duomo Medium Hobo Bag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

~~$698.00~~ $629.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

~~$555.00~~ $472.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

~~$570.00~~ $484.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

~~$570.00~~ $484.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

~~$570.00~~ $484.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Medium in Full Grain Leather

~~$698.00~~ $629.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

~~$555.00~~ $500.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

~~$555.00~~ $500.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Suede

~~$527.00~~ $474.00

Brera Convertible Tote Bag Large in Full Grain Leather and Suede

~~$927.00~~ $834.00

Brera Convertible Tote Bag Large in Dutch Calfskin and Suede

~~$999.00~~ $899.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Large in Nappa Leather

~~$756.00~~ $642.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Medium in Nappa Leather

~~$698.00~~ $629.00

Duomo Medium Hobo Bag in Suede

~~$670.00~~ $603.00

Background

Valeria Massai is an Italian accessories designer whose career spans some of the most influential luxury fashion houses of the last two decades. Raised in a medieval Tuscan village, her early fascination with design began simply—with pencils and sketchbooks—laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to craftsmanship.

She trained at Prada, where she developed a rigorous understanding of accessories design and product development, before contributing to collections at Miu Miu, Jil Sander, and Helmut Lang. These formative roles sharpened her sensitivity to proportion, materiality, and the balance between creativity and restraint.

Massai later joined Bottega Veneta, where she spent 11 years and ultimately became Women’s Leather Goods Director. Working under Daniel Lee, she played a central role in creating some of the house’s most recognisable and defining bags, reinforcing her reputation for combining innovation with timeless appeal. Her experience also includes work with Christian Dior and Bvlgari, further grounding her expertise in high-end luxury.

Today, Massai works from her farmhouse studio in the Tuscan countryside, leading a small, close-knit team. Her process moves fluidly between the calm rhythms of rural life and the demands of the international fashion world, drawing inspiration from both. This duality—heritage and modernity, intimacy and scale—defines her design philosophy.

Her collaboration with Fabrique, launched in 2024, reflects this approach. The collection transitions effortlessly from beachside ease to city sophistication, crafted using sustainable materials and traditional techniques. Designed to evolve with the wearer, her bags prioritise meaning, durability, and enduring relevance—pieces intended to be used, lived with, and passed on.