Aquazzura Launches Handbag Line at Paris EventBags have long been the key driver of luxury brands’ profitability, but the category can be notoriously difficult to crack.
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Founded in 2011 by Colombian designer Edgardo Osorio, AQUAZZURA is a luxury footwear brand based in Florence. Striking the perfect balance between modern designs and impeccable craftsmanship, AQUAZZURA’s elegant, timeless styles for women of all ages are crafted with attention to detail and a focus on wearability. In the past nine years, AQUAZZURA has become available in over 58 countries within the top retailers of the world with boutiques in Florence, London, New York, Miami, Doha, Dubai, Milan, São Paulo, Capri and soon in Venice.
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