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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

Black Rialto calfskin leather handbag with double flap and slender shoulder strap

Black Rialto double flap calfskin leather handbag worn as a backpack

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Calfskin Leather

$25,216.00

Duomo Medium Hobo Bag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

$15,616.00

Brera Convertible Tote Bag Large in Dutch Calfskin and Suede

$22,336.00

Black full grain leather hobo bag with a sculpted trapezoid shape and long shoulder strap

Black full grain leather hobo bag worn over the shoulder with a structured trapezoid silhouette

Duomo Hobo Bag Medium in Full Grain Leather

$15,616.00

Duomo Medium Hobo Bag in Suede

$14,976.00

Brera Convertible Tote Bag Large in Full Grain Leather and Suede

$20,736.00

Black leather double-flap shoulder bag with a long adjustable strap

Black Soft Rialto double flap shoulder bag in nappa finish cowhide worn by a woman

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

$12,039.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

$12,736.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Calfskin Leather

$25,536.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

$12,416.00

Dark brown leather hobo bag with a slouchy silhouette and long adjustable shoulder strap

Woman wearing a blue striped shirt with a brown leather slouchy hobo bag

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Bag in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$16,935.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

$24,256.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Medium in Nappa Leather

$15,616.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Suede

$11,776.00

Burgundy leather double flap shoulder bag with a slim strap

Model carrying a dark brown leather Rialto designer handbag with a relaxed shoulder strap

Soft Rialto Double Flap Bag in Oil-Waxed Cowhide Leather

$12,039.00

Brown nappa leather hobo bag with a structured trapezoid silhouette and a single shoulder strap

Brown Nappa leather hobo bag with a curved shoulder strap and front patch pocket

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

$12,416.00

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

$12,416.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

$12,736.00

Aura Hobo Bag in Vegetable-Tanned Cowhide

$22,336.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Large in Nappa Leather

$16,896.00

Soft Rialto Double-Flap Shoulder Bag in Soft Velvety Suede

$12,039.00

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

$20,096.00

Handwoven beige and brown tote bag with dark brown leather handles and front pocket

Woman carrying a large handwoven beige and brown tote bag with a dark leather panel

Brera Beach Large Handwoven Tote Bag

$12,327.00

Clio Slouchy Swing Bag in Smooth Top-Grain Leather

$16,359.00

Cream slouchy leather shoulder bag with a curved silhouette and long adjustable strap

Beige Clio slouchy leather shoulder bag carried with a denim dress

Clio Slouchy Swing Bag in Smooth Top-Grain Leather

$15,783.00

Brown suede hobo shoulder bag with a slouchy shape and long adjustable strap

Brown suede hobo bag worn over the shoulder with a casual denim jacket

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Bag in Soft Velvety Suede

$15,783.00

Rialto double flap handbag in pebble grain cowhide leather with a single top handle

Woman carrying a taupe double flap leather handbag over her shoulder

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

$24,576.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

$12,736.00

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

$18,176.00

Earth tone calfskin leather card holder with embossed clover detail, front view on white background

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$2,247.00

Pink nappa leather hobo bag with a soft trapezoid silhouette and slim shoulder strap

Pink nappa leather hobo bag worn over the shoulder by a woman in a black dress

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

$12,416.00

Red calfskin leather card holder with embossed floral detail, flat front view from Bag Collection.

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$2,247.00

Brown suede hobo bag with a slouchy silhouette and long shoulder strap

Brown suede Aura hobo bag worn over the shoulder with a denim outfit

Aura Hobo Bag in Spanish Suede

$21,056.00

White calfskin leather card holder with embossed floral design, front flat view on a neutral background.

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$2,247.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$6,336.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Matte Cowhide Leather

$6,336.00

Rialto Small Handbag in Top-Grain Cowhide Leather

$16,359.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$6,336.00

Brown calfskin leather card holder with embossed clover design and stitched edging, front view.

Brown calfskin leather double layer card holder with embossed floral detail, front view flat lay.

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$2,247.00

Duomo Mini Bag Charm in Suede Leather

$2,535.00

Earth tone vegetable-tanned leather belt with arc braided detail and square gold-tone buckle, flat lay view.

Earth tone braided leather belt with gold buckle, shown on model waist with white skirt and patterned top.

Arc Braided Leather Belt in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$3,489.00

Earth tone braided leather belt with small gold buckle, flat lay on neutral background

Earth-tone braided leather belt with gold buckle detail, cinched at waist on white lace dress, front view.

Arc Braided Leather Belt in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$3,489.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$6,336.00

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Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Calfskin Leather

$25,216.00

Duomo Medium Hobo Bag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

$15,616.00

Brera Convertible Tote Bag Large in Dutch Calfskin and Suede

$22,336.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Medium in Full Grain Leather

$15,616.00

Duomo Medium Hobo Bag in Suede

$14,976.00

Brera Convertible Tote Bag Large in Full Grain Leather and Suede

$20,736.00

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

$12,039.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

$12,736.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Calfskin Leather

$25,536.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

$12,416.00

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Bag in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$16,935.00

Rialto Double Flap Handbag in Top-Grain Nubuck Leather

$24,256.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Medium in Nappa Leather

$15,616.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Suede

$11,776.00

Soft Rialto Double Flap Bag in Oil-Waxed Cowhide Leather

$12,039.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

$12,416.00

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

$12,416.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

$12,736.00

Aura Hobo Bag in Vegetable-Tanned Cowhide

$22,336.00

Duomo Hobo Bag Large in Nappa Leather

$16,896.00

Soft Rialto Double-Flap Shoulder Bag in Soft Velvety Suede

$12,039.00

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

$20,096.00

Brera Beach Large Handwoven Tote Bag

$12,327.00

Clio Slouchy Swing Bag in Smooth Top-Grain Leather

$16,359.00

Clio Slouchy Swing Bag in Smooth Top-Grain Leather

$15,783.00

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Bag in Soft Velvety Suede

$15,783.00

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

$24,576.00

Navigli Shoulder Hobo Bag in Nappa Calfskin

$12,736.00

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

$18,176.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$2,247.00

Duomo Small Hobo Bag in Nappa Leather

$12,416.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$2,247.00

Aura Hobo Bag in Spanish Suede

$21,056.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$2,247.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$6,336.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Matte Cowhide Leather

$6,336.00

Rialto Small Handbag in Top-Grain Cowhide Leather

$16,359.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$6,336.00

Bevel Double Layer Card Holder in Calfskin Leather

$2,247.00

Duomo Mini Bag Charm in Suede Leather

$2,535.00

Arc Braided Leather Belt in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$3,489.00

Arc Braided Leather Belt in Vegetable-Tanned Leather

$3,489.00

Rialto Mini Charm Bag in Top-grain Nappa Cowhide Leather

$6,336.00

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.