THE ENCHANTED FOREST

For Fall/Winter 2018, Valextra presents an enchanted place both natural and surreal, introducing a sense of fairytale into our daily lives. A moment of calm, lightness and optimism that mixes nature and magic: it’s a mythical forest of childhood fantasies, a call to return to our ancestral roots and live at a slower pace. Find out more about this multifaceted story, made up of many different encounters and inspirations.

KENGO KUMA'S FOREST This past January Valextra entrusted Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, to create the annual makeover of its boutique in Milan. Featuring raw, sectioned planks of cedar wood alternated with mirrored surfaces throughout the space, The Forest is Kuma’s answer to the stress of urban life and an aesthetic vision that offers an enchanted experience. READ THE INTERVIEW FALL WINTER BAGS 2018 Valextra introduces the Fall Winter 2018 bags collection, featuring geometric marquetry motifs, luxurious gem colors and smooth, glossy leathers. SEE ALL ENCHANTED CREATURES BY
EL GATO CHIMNEY This metamorphic forest is completed by a series of large-scale illustrations by Italian street artist El Gato Chimney featuring mythical animals which combine zoomorphic characteristics with esoteric, folkloristic details. DISCOVER NEW ADD ONS Change each piece
into infinite personalities
at the touch of a magic wand SEE ALL PHOTOGRAPHER MARCO PIETRACUPA Valextra enlisted Italian photographer Marco Pietracupa to tell the story of the new collection through powerful imagery, imbued with sense of discovery and enchantment READ THE INTERVIEW SILK Valextra presents a new series of scarves and luxurious t-shirts, illustrated by street artist El Gato Chimney. SEE ALL THE DREAMWOOD The charming background
of the bags photo-shoot DISCOVER