Balance and lightness.
The inspirations of the ancient world that live in American Alligator accessories by Maison Tardini.
Everything starts with an inspiration, which gives life to a sketch, and then moves on to the selection of materials and the construction of something unique and unrepeatable.
The inspiration for the new American Alligator F/ W Collection by Maison Tardini comes from Roman mythology, specifically from the messenger of the gods: Mercury.
Mercury is the correspondent of the Greek god Hermes, gifted with shrewdness and ingenuity, born from the relationship between Zeus and Maia. In ancient times, all those who had to do with fast movements, similar to those of the wind, addressed their prayers to Mercury / Hermes: travelers.
He is depicted in his capacity as a messenger, equipped for the journey with winged shoes (talaria) , a winged hat ( petasos) and the caduceus, or the stick, with two wings at the upper end and intertwined with two snakes.
The myth tells that Mercury one day separated two snakes that were fighting each other. The caduceus was therefore a symbol of peace and, consequently, also of prosperity and trade. However nobody knows that Mercury seems to be the first figure in the history of art to show a leather bag. The accessory is usually hidden from mortals, in depictions of Mercury, the bag is shown rather shamelessly, as a symbol of divine generosity.
Maison Tardini creates a unique luxury collection, where the impossible is not contemplated, creating ethereal shapes and volumes that aim for perfection, just like Mercury.
This “ancient bag” is transformed in harmonious, unique, and refined products, a result of passion, a sense of belonging to their land and a meticulous attention to the highest quality materials. The items search from the old world charm convey emotions and tell of a world long gone, but not yet lost.
The excellent choice of materials from the Italian soft slightly milled calfskin nappa to the important inserts in pickled and satiné American Alligator. The contrast between the two finishes, one shaded and the other with a vivid color, reflects the Tardini men’s accessories , where modern meets classic style.
All bags are lined in anti-fraying and stain-resistant “technical” jacquard silk. Externally there are zip pockets that characterize the front and back of the bag and lend themselves to a quick recovery of tablets or keys.
A perfect accessory for every use: from the office, to travel, to the most exclusive times …