If someone asked you 5 years ago to name a top South American handbag brand, you might have been stumped but if asked the same question today, Ignes is right at the tip of your tongue. Ignes, founded by the sister and brother team of Maria and Ignacio Estrada, in 2005 is known for the blend of elements from their native Uruguay and worldwide influences. Maria spent numerous years with Christie’s auction house in London while Ignacio spent time in the finance world in New York. While in London, Maria introduced her friends and associates to the beautiful and unique material used back home in Uruguay that was used to make handbags. When everyone was clamoring to own such a one of a kind handbag, Maria realized that she had the ability to provide the rest of the world with these bags. Her brother, meanwhile was ready to be his own boss and the two joined forces to create and distribute Ignes handbags
Ignes bags are known for the fact that the materials used are different from other brands, and this is a good thing. Carrying an Ignes bag makes it quite obvious how perfectly they combine the synergy of cosmopolitan design and European style. You are not going to find other brands using the same leathers as Ignes does. These leathers include, but are not limited to, pony skins, soft calfskin, hair-on-calfskin, cowhide and exotic Rhea or South American ostrich leather (distinctive for its quill marks). In addition to these leathers, Ignes bags are known for their detailed braiding, chains, studs, and one of a kind hardware. . In 2007 Ignes was awarded the Most Socially Responsible brand. You will not find other brands that create as many jobs as they do for their country, pay their workers above standard salaries as well as make them feel appreciated and part of the team, use leathers that are byproducts of the meat industry, have a children’s charity that the y not only support financially but visit once a week to show that they care, and do not waste products meaning that leftover leather from a purse is then used to make smaller items like key chains or wallets
Ignes bags are designed to make a statement and compliment your outfit, not dominate and overpower it. The style and sophistication of these bags is not seen anywhere else. Ignes does not go out and see what other designers are making and then interpret that look themselves. Rather, Inges takes what they see and know from the farms and urban areas of their native country and adds a European twist to them. This allows the customer to carry something unique yet comfortable with what they see and know already.
The other thing that makes Ignes unique is the fact that you can design your own bag to make it one of a kind if you choose to do so. If you like the general shape and style of a bag, but not the color or detail, it can be easily changed to make it work for you. You can even make the lining of the bag as unique as you are. You can have a simple conservative bag that works with numerous outfits but give it a twist with a bright colored lining. They will even custom engrave your name on bag as well. The possibilities are endless with an Ignes handbag.
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Thank you for your article – a lovely surprise! Maria, IGNES