La storia di Demarquet
La storia di Demarquet
An entrepreneur at heart, creative and passionate, I’m probably one of those women who love a challenge and do not hesitate to throw themselves into it. Always fascinated by fashion and on the road for work as a typical “frequent flyer”, I was inspired to create “De Marquet”, my own brand of handbags whose name I chose in honor of my noble Viennese great-grandmother, a few years ago. The iconic “Night&Day” is a bag with interchangeable covers, appreciated by women who travel often for its practicality but also because it reflects a new and sustainable way of consuming less, but consuming better. For the “Night&Day” with its smart concept and interchangeable covers, entirely “Made in Italy” by Tuscan artisans, I’m always on the lookout for collaborations with renowned and also emerging artists; I see each cover as a real territory of expression. These collaborations not seldom lead to beautiful and precious friendships, and that’s one more reason why I thoroughly enjoy what I do: I am interested in people and their stories. What inspires them, what they stand for, what they believe in. As far as I’m concerned, I believe in the spark, the courage to turn and pivot one’s life towards a dream. I will not stop believing in dreams, and I very much hope the same for you. Thank you for taking your time to stop by our De Marquet site. I hope that – while you are browsing – you feel the passion and love we put into what we do.
SOSTENIBILITÁ
Sustainability seems to be a buzzword nowadays, though I sometimes wonder if we all truly grasp its meaning in the same way. Regardless, I believe the essence lies in embracing a new mindfulness and making a positive impact, no matter how small. At De Marquet, embedding sustainable and social considerations into our product development has been a cornerstone from the start. Opting for “Made in Italy” wasn’t just a label for us; it was about fostering local production. That’s why our workshops are nestled in the heart of Tuscany.
Un pilastro distintivo del nostro atelier è la sua funzione come centro di re-integrazione lavorativa, dove il 30% del nostro team è costituito da persone che affrontano sfide fisiche, mentali o sociali. Questa diversità arricchisce il nostro ambiente lavorativo di un valore umano inestimabile.
La pandemia di COVID-19 e i successivi blocchi hanno portato in primo piano l'importanza cruciale di proteggere questi posti di lavoro. In risposta, la nostra struttura, abitualmente dedita alla creazione di borse e calzature, ha virato verso la produzione di mascherine. Questo cambio di rotta non solo ha garantito la continuità lavorativa del nostro team ma ha anche rafforzato il nostro legame con la comunità circostante, offrendo un contributo tangibile in tempi di necessità.
Per noi, la capacità di adattarsi con resilienza è l'emblema di cosa significhi realmente praticare quotidianamente la sostenibilità e l'impegno sociale.
It’s a testament to how sometimes, the smallest actions can make the most significant impact.
Wouldn’t you agree?
Con affetto,
Raffaella
