JOURNEY TO ITALY

Designer Catherine Hong has spent years researching classic tile design and creating wearable accessories based on breathtaking Majolica pottery pieces found in Derutra Italy. These influences play out in her new La Farfalla Collection.

Behind The Design

Designer Catherine standing in front of pottery

Catherine tours a Majolica pottery shop in Deruta, Italy.

ITALIAN INSPIRATION

Catherine tours a Majolica pottery shop in Deruta, Italy.

ITALIAN INSPIRATION

The front of a pottery workshop in Italy

Skilled artisans at this small Italian shop create stunning pieces of pottery using ancient techniques.

TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP

Skilled artisans at this small Italian shop create stunning pieces of pottery using ancient techniques.

TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP

Italian pottery

The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of these beautiful Italian pottery pieces were Catherine's inspiration.

WORKS OF ART

The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of these beautiful Italian pottery pieces were Catherine's inspiration.

WORKS OF ART

Designer Catherine sketching

Catherine hand-sketches the artwork for her handbag, jewelry, and accessory designs.

HAND-SKETCHED

Catherine hand-sketches the artwork for her handbag, jewelry, and accessory designs.

HAND-SKETCHED

A swatch of leather having a pattern printed on it

Our state-of-the-art leather printing machine creates the La Farfalla print.

BRINGING DESIGNS TO LIFE

Our state-of-the-art leather printing machine creates the La Farfalla print.

BRINGING DESIGNS TO LIFE

Postcard from Italy saying

Catherine was inspired by the floral patterns on Majolica pottery for this collection. Stay tuned for more of her wordly travels for future collections.

FOLLOW CATHERINE'S JOURNEY

Catherine was inspired by the floral patterns on Majolica pottery for this collection. Stay tuned for more of her wordly travels for future collections.

FOLLOW CATHERINE'S JOURNEY

INTRODUCING LA FARFALLA

Named for the word “butterfly” in Italian, these designs feature orange and lemon hues for a zesty and fun-loving feel as well as an artful vibe. We printed Catherine’s artwork on luxe leather to punch up your personal style!

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