CROMIA: STATEMENT BAGS AND WALLETS FROM THE FALL-WINTER 2018/2019 COLLECTION
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Cromia interprets Italian leather craftsmanship through color, creativity and an unmistakably contemporary fashion sensibility. The brand’s roots lie in the leather-making tradition of Tolentino in Italy’s Marche region. In 1963 Germano Sciamanna founded La.i.pe., a small artisanal leather company, and in 2003 his sons Sergio and Gino launched the family’s own label, Cromia. That manufacturing heritage can still be felt in the attention to detail, distinctive color combinations and strong design identity of every collection. For Fall-Winter 2018/2019, Cromia creates an unexpectedly eclectic world where Celtic-inspired motifs, fringe, studs and metal spikes meet metallic flowers, unconventional silhouettes and appliqué prints with an American Pop Art spirit. The result is youthful and highly visual, moving effortlessly between ancient legend and modern urban energy.
The iconic round bag gets a new attitude. Cromia revisits one of its most recognizable designs, the compact round bag with a decorative metal clasp, in a series of fresh interpretations. One of the boldest versions is finished with hand-applied metal studs and spikes, introducing a distinctly rock-inspired edge to a silhouette that has become part of the brand’s visual signature.
Northern sagas and mysterious creatures. Another variation looks towards Scandinavian legends and the evocative atmosphere of the North. A fantastical wolf emerging from a graphic forest-inspired composition creates a striking dialogue with the polished metal clasp. The result feels almost narrative: a bag with enough personality to tell its own story before it even becomes part of an outfit.
The lotus takes center stage. Cromia shifts mood once again with a version decorated by a bold multicolored lotus, a flower rich in symbolism within Buddhist tradition. Graphic petals and luminous color turn the bag into an almost painterly composition, while its compact silhouette keeps it effortlessly wearable in a contemporary city wardrobe.
JUDI: the collection at its most refined. The JUDI line is defined by elegant proportions, clean curves and a distinctive gold-tone crescent-shaped ornament reminiscent of an Eastern symbol. Here Cromia moves away from playful prints and adopts a more polished language, pairing balanced colors with a jewel-like detail that immediately becomes the focal point.
Accessories designed as a complete look. One of Cromia’s most appealing signatures is its attention to coordination. Bags and backpacks are accompanied by matching wallets or straps crafted in the same material and visual language. It is a thoughtful approach that turns separate accessories into a coherent wardrobe, where even the smallest detail contributes to the overall image. This balance between Italian leather-making tradition and contemporary imagination is precisely what gives Cromia its distinctive character. The Fall-Winter 2018/2019 collection moves from rock attitude to Nordic mythology, from Pop Art to floral symbolism and the polished femininity of JUDI, while remaining true to the brand’s central codes: color, personality and meticulous craftsmanship.
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