By co-creating their collection of fashion accessories according to the principles of saddlery leather goods, Victor Dast & Alexandra Harwood aim to defend and promote a new business model. Their belief? Reinventing craftsmanship is the key to a sustainable and inspiring future.
Victor Dast is a saddler-leather craftsman. After a school of applied arts where he experimented with different mediums of expression, Victor learned the techniques of saddlery leather goods by working alongside French master craftsmen, and afterwards by collaborating for renowned French luxury brands. Passionate about craftsmanship in all its forms, Victor is a true lover of hand precision and beautiful materials.
Alexandra Harwood is a fashion historian, specialist of Maison Courrèges and haute couture, and a consultant in forecasting, strategy and artistic direction. Convinced that fashion and lifestyle are mirrors of our societies, Alexandra works actively to develop a fashion culture in France.
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