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Valeria Massai

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With Fabrique since 2024 45 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.

Works Background Fabs

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 Dubbele Klep Handtas in Kalfshuid Leer

€754,95

Duomo Medium Hobo Tas in Toplaag Nubuck Leer

€467,95

Brera Convertible Tote Tas Large in Nederlands Kalfsleer en Suède

€668,95

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 Tas Medium in Volnerfleer

€467,95

Brera Convertible Tote Tas Large in Volnerfleer en Suède

€620,95

Black Soft Rialto double flap leather shoulder bag with a relaxed shape and curved top handle

Black Soft Rialto double flap shoulder bag with a relaxed drape, worn by a woman

Soft Rialto Dubbele Klep Tas in Nappa-Finish Top-Grade Koeienhuid

€400,95

Duomo Medium Hobo Tas in Suède

€447,95

Rialto Dubbele Klep Handtas in Kalfshuid Leer

€763,95

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 Tas in Plantaardig Gelooid Leer

€562,95

Duomo Kleine Hobo Tas in Nappaleer

€371,95

Burgundy leather double flap shoulder bag with a slender adjustable strap

Woman wearing a dark brown leather shoulder bag with a soft slouchy shape

Soft Rialto Dubbele Klep Tas in Olie-Gewaxte Koeienhuid Leder

€400,95

Black Nappa calfskin hobo shoulder bag with sculpted V shaped drape and long strap

Black nappa calfskin hobo shoulder bag worn over the shoulder with a sculpted curved silhouette

Navigli Schouder Hobo Tas in Nappa Kalfshuid

€380,95

Rialto Handtas met Dubbele Klep in Toplaag Nubuck Leer

€725,95

Duomo Hobo Tas Medium in Nappa Leer

€467,95

Duomo Kleine Hobo Tas in Suède

€352,95

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 Kleine Hobo Tas in Nappaleer

€371,95

Duomo kleine hobo tas met dubbele gesp in top-grain nubuckleer

€371,95

Aura Hobo Tas in Plantaardig Gelooid Rundsleer

€668,95

Navigli Schouder Hobo Tas in Nappa Kalfshuid

€380,95

Zachte Rialto schoudertas met dubbele klep van zacht fluweelachtig suède

€400,95

Duomo Hobo Tas Large in Nappa Leer

€505,95

Rialto Dubbele Klep Handtas in Nappa Leer & Waterbestendig Canvas

€601,95

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 Grote Handgeweven Tote Tas

€409,95

Clio Slouchy Swing Tas in Glad Top-Grain Leer

€543,95

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 Tas in Zacht Fluweelachtig Suède

€524,95

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 Tas in Glad Top-Grain Leer

€524,95

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 Handtas met Dubbele Klep in Korrelig Toplaag Koeienhuidleer

€735,95

Pink Nappa calfskin hobo shoulder bag with a sculpted draped silhouette and long strap

Pink Nappa calfskin hobo shoulder bag held against a red dress

Navigli Schouder Hobo Tas in Nappa Kalfshuid

€380,95

Rialto Kleine Handtas in Korrelig Toplaag Koeienhuid Leer

€543,95

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 Kleine Hobo Tas in Nappaleer

€371,95

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

Bevel dubbele laag kaarthouder van kalfsleer

€74,95

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

Bevel dubbele laag kaarthouder van kalfsleer

€74,95

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 Tas in Spaans Suède

€629,95

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

Bevel dubbele laag kaarthouder van kalfsleer

€74,95

Rialto mini charm tas in top-grain nappa koeienleer

€189,95

Rialto mini charm tas in top-grain mat koeienleer

€189,95

Rialto Kleine Handtas in Toplaag Koeienhuid Leer

€543,95

Rialto mini charm tas in top-grain nappa koeienleer

€189,95

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 dubbele laag kaarthouder van kalfsleer

€74,95

Zachte Rialto-tas met dubbele klep van geolied, gewaxt rundleer

€400,95

Duomo Mini Tasbedel in Suède Leer

€84,95

Zachte Rialto-tas met dubbele klep van geolied, gewaxt rundleer

€400,95

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.

Booggevlochten Leren Riem van Plantaardig Gelooid Leer

€132,95

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.

Booggevlochten Leren Riem van Plantaardig Gelooid Leer

€132,95

Rialto mini charm tas in top-grain nappa koeienleer

€189,95

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Rialto Dubbele Klep Handtas in Kalfshuid Leer

€754,95

Duomo Medium Hobo Tas in Toplaag Nubuck Leer

€467,95

Brera Convertible Tote Tas Large in Nederlands Kalfsleer en Suède

€668,95

Duomo Hobo Tas Medium in Volnerfleer

€467,95

Brera Convertible Tote Tas Large in Volnerfleer en Suède

€620,95

Soft Rialto Dubbele Klep Tas in Nappa-Finish Top-Grade Koeienhuid

€400,95

Duomo Medium Hobo Tas in Suède

€447,95

Rialto Dubbele Klep Handtas in Kalfshuid Leer

€763,95

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Tas in Plantaardig Gelooid Leer

€562,95

Duomo Kleine Hobo Tas in Nappaleer

€371,95

Soft Rialto Dubbele Klep Tas in Olie-Gewaxte Koeienhuid Leder

€400,95

Navigli Schouder Hobo Tas in Nappa Kalfshuid

€380,95

Rialto Handtas met Dubbele Klep in Toplaag Nubuck Leer

€725,95

Duomo Hobo Tas Medium in Nappa Leer

€467,95

Duomo Kleine Hobo Tas in Suède

€352,95

Duomo Kleine Hobo Tas in Nappaleer

€371,95

Duomo kleine hobo tas met dubbele gesp in top-grain nubuckleer

€371,95

Aura Hobo Tas in Plantaardig Gelooid Rundsleer

€668,95

Navigli Schouder Hobo Tas in Nappa Kalfshuid

€380,95

Zachte Rialto schoudertas met dubbele klep van zacht fluweelachtig suède

€400,95

Duomo Hobo Tas Large in Nappa Leer

€505,95

Rialto Dubbele Klep Handtas in Nappa Leer & Waterbestendig Canvas

€601,95

Brera Beach Grote Handgeweven Tote Tas

€409,95

Clio Slouchy Swing Tas in Glad Top-Grain Leer

€543,95

Aura Slouchy Medium Hobo Tas in Zacht Fluweelachtig Suède

€524,95

Clio Slouchy Swing Tas in Glad Top-Grain Leer

€524,95

Rialto Handtas met Dubbele Klep in Korrelig Toplaag Koeienhuidleer

€735,95

Navigli Schouder Hobo Tas in Nappa Kalfshuid

€380,95

Rialto Kleine Handtas in Korrelig Toplaag Koeienhuid Leer

€543,95

Duomo Kleine Hobo Tas in Nappaleer

€371,95

Bevel dubbele laag kaarthouder van kalfsleer

€74,95

Bevel dubbele laag kaarthouder van kalfsleer

€74,95

Aura Hobo Tas in Spaans Suède

€629,95

Bevel dubbele laag kaarthouder van kalfsleer

€74,95

Rialto mini charm tas in top-grain nappa koeienleer

€189,95

Rialto mini charm tas in top-grain mat koeienleer

€189,95

Rialto Kleine Handtas in Toplaag Koeienhuid Leer

€543,95

Rialto mini charm tas in top-grain nappa koeienleer

€189,95

Bevel dubbele laag kaarthouder van kalfsleer

€74,95

Zachte Rialto-tas met dubbele klep van geolied, gewaxt rundleer

€400,95

Duomo Mini Tasbedel in Suède Leer

€84,95

Zachte Rialto-tas met dubbele klep van geolied, gewaxt rundleer

€400,95

Booggevlochten Leren Riem van Plantaardig Gelooid Leer

€132,95

Booggevlochten Leren Riem van Plantaardig Gelooid Leer

€132,95

Rialto mini charm tas in top-grain nappa koeienleer

€189,95

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.