APHRODITE

Inspired by the ancient Greek goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure and passion, SAUVEREIGN APHRODITE takes the most exquisite elements of traditional luxury handbags to a whole new level, resurrecting traditional techniques long dismissed or forgotten in the industry. What meets the eye is the form, which is both modern and classic, with fluid, sensual curves; the result is harmony, balance and perfect proportions. Using the finest French and Italian natural hides, each piece is cut by hand, stitched entirely by hand using age-old saddle technique, and dye-edge burned and painted by hand, performed in Troyes, France. Every piece is the proud creation of a single craftsman who oversees each step from beginning to end.

APHRODITE is not only a handbag but a shoulder and cross body in one, made possible by an innovative system that allows the handle to be changed as well as shoulder straps of varied lengths and style. This simple yet original concept reduces clutter, challenges convention and allows the expansion for countless customisation options. For the ultimate functional statement art piece there is the limited edition wood handle, a tribute to the late furniture designer Hans J. Wegner. Handcrafted in Val-de-Travers, Switzerland, the sculptural handle is cut from aged Spanish olive wood and hand-polished to perfection, inspired by Wegner’s iconic Wishbone chair.

Last but not least, APHRODITE features SAUVEREIGN’s most prized Legacy Gems in 24-carat gold leaf, which are not only decorative but functional, facilitating the effortless unfastening of the concealed lock. A vast range of Legacy Gems can be paired and interchanged by the keepers at will with countless permutations, transforming and renewing the aesthetic pleasure of APHRODITE. It is worth highlighting that these jewelled pieces can also be interlocked across SAUVEREIGN’s range of footwear and accessories such as brooch and pendant.