https://lietamilano.com/blogs/news 2026-05-21T14:07:46+02:00 weekly https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal 2026-06-02T17:36:03+02:00 weekly https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/buttero-leather-explained 2026-06-02T17:32:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/handcraft_leather.jpg?v=1780414353 Buttero leather: what it is and why we use it Italian Buttero calf leather under raking studio light, showing the depth of dyed-through colour. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/birkin-alternatives-honest-list 2026-06-02T17:32:17+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/birkin-alternatives-honest-list-v2.jpg?v=1780414337 Birkin alternatives: the honest list — 8 brands actually worth knowing The Lungo in chocolate Italian calf leather on a travertine ledge in a Tuscan courtyard at golden hour — accessible-luxury bag in the Birkin register. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/cuyana-vs-lieta-honest-comparison 2026-06-02T17:32:51+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/cuyana-vs-lieta-honest-comparison-v2.jpg?v=1780414371 Cuyana vs LIETA: an honest comparison The Lungo in chocolate Italian Buttero leather on a near-white studio background — a silhouette and material category comparable to Cuyana's signature totes. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/demellier-vs-lieta-honest-comparison 2026-06-02T17:33:11+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/demellier-vs-lieta-honest-comparison-v2.jpg?v=1780414391 DeMellier vs LIETA: an honest comparison The Lungo in black Italian Buttero leather on a near-white studio background — a structured silhouette in the same category as DeMellier's signature Mini Venice and Tokyo styles. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/how-a-leather-bag-ages 2026-06-02T17:33:28+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/life_06_console.jpg?v=1780414408 How a leather bag ages: what to expect at 1, 5, and 10 years The Lungo in chocolate Italian calf leather on a marble console — showing the depth of properly aged leather. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/how-to-spot-real-italian-leather 2026-06-02T17:33:44+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/handcraft_leather_a1f8e4eb-56c9-4bf5-b7d7-73f258c29abe.jpg?v=1780414423 How to spot real Italian leather: 7 quick tests anyone can do Full-grain Italian calf leather close-up showing natural grain pattern and dyed-through colour edge. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/mansur-gavriel-quality-deep-dive 2026-06-02T17:34:05+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/mansur-gavriel-quality-deep-dive-v2.jpg?v=1780414445 Mansur Gavriel quality: a deep dive — what you actually get for €395 The Lungo in cream Italian Buttero leather on a near-white studio background — a minimalist, unbranded silhouette in the same accessible-luxury register Mansur Gavriel established. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/mansur-gavriel-vs-lieta-honest-comparison 2026-06-02T17:34:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/mansur-gavriel-vs-lieta-honest-comparison-v2.jpg?v=1780414454 Mansur Gavriel vs LIETA: an honest comparison The Lungo in chocolate Italian Buttero leather alongside the editorial register Mansur Gavriel popularised — unbranded vegetable-tanned Italian leather, clean silhouettes. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/polene-vs-lieta-honest-comparison 2026-06-02T17:34:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/clean_01_front.jpg?v=1780414465 Polène vs LIETA: an honest comparison The Lungo in cream Italian calf leather on a near-white studio background — a silhouette comparable to Polène's signature pieces. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/saddle-stitch-explained 2026-06-02T17:34:38+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/lv_savoir_hands.jpg?v=1780414478 What is saddle stitch? The 250-year-old technique we still use Hands working a leather panel by hand — the saddle-stitch technique. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/scandicci-walking-guide 2026-06-02T17:34:59+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/lv_atelier_room.jpg?v=1780414499 Scandicci: a walking guide to Italy's leather capital Inside the LIETA atelier in Scandicci, Florence — view of the workshop floor. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/strathberry-vs-lieta-honest-comparison 2026-06-02T17:35:10+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/strathberry-vs-lieta-honest-comparison-v2.jpg?v=1780414510 Strathberry vs LIETA: an honest comparison The Lungo in chocolate Italian Buttero leather alongside the editorial register Strathberry is known for — structured east-west top-handle silhouette in full-grain leather. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/the-real-markup-breakdown 2026-06-02T17:35:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/the-real-markup-breakdown-v2.jpg?v=1780414520 Why does a luxury handbag cost €4,000? The real markup breakdown The Lungo in chocolate Italian calf leather on a near-white studio background. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/wandler-vs-lieta-honest-comparison 2026-06-02T17:35:31+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/wandler-vs-lieta-honest-comparison-v2.jpg?v=1780414531 Wandler vs LIETA: an honest comparison The Lungo in chocolate Italian Buttero leather against a clean editorial backdrop — east-west top-handle silhouette in the broader 'considered European leather' tier Wandler also occupies. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/what-made-in-italy-actually-means 2026-06-02T17:35:48+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/lv_atelier_room_57dde5b9-ab71-4fdc-8485-afea10e42475.jpg?v=1780414548 What "Made in Italy" actually means (and the loophole most brands use) Inside an Italian leather workshop in Scandicci — a wide view of the atelier floor. https://lietamilano.com/blogs/journal/where-hermes-bags-are-made 2026-06-02T17:36:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/0907/3279/articles/atelier_lieta_stitch.jpg?v=1780414563 Where Hermès bags are actually made (and why ours come from the same district) Inside a leather workshop in Scandicci, Italy — leather panel under the stitching machine.