‘My newest obsession’: The luxury Italian leather handbag label that sold out in just two weeks is back in stock – and none of the bags are over $290
- Monica Tarca, from Perth, was tired of seeing Italian leather bags sold for $3k
- So she visited her grandparents native Italy to source her own leather pieces
- She decided to launch a brand that made affordable, everyday products
- Vestirsi, which means to get dressed, sold out of $220 Claire bag in two weeks
A luxury Italian leather handbag brand started by an Australian woman sold out of its stock of the Claire bag within 14 days of launching – as women scramble to get their hands on the affordable accessories.
Monica Tarca, who is originally from Perth, Western Australia, grew frustrated that she couldn’t find a good quality handbag for less than $300 – so she decided to create her own fashion label to solve the problem.
VESTIRSI, which translates to ‘get dressed’ in Italian, is the result of a few trips to her grandparents’ hometown of Florence and a lot of careful research into the industry.
Monica Tarca (pictured), who is originally from Perth, Western Australia, grew frustrated that she couldn’t find a good quality handbag for less than $300
She launched the handbags of the season at the start of October and quickly sold out of the $220 ‘functional and fun’ Claire bag.
Since then she has also sold out of the $270 modern Lindsay style.
Each bag is made in Italy and shipped to Australia so those Down Under can enjoy the high quality accessories at a fraction of the cost.
She launched the handbags of the season at the start of October and quickly sold out of the $220 ‘functional and fun’ Claire bag
So far all of the bags come in a signature black block colour in various sizes and shapes, making it easy to mix and match the pieces as you collect them
So far all of the bags come in a signature black block colour in various sizes and shapes, making it easy to mix and match the pieces as you collect them.
And best of all none of the bags exceed $290 in price.
‘My new every day, anywhere, any time bag. Ticks all the boxes of size and functionality whilst still making a luxury statement. Luxurious and elegant. My newest obsession,’ said one woman of the Claire bag.
‘My new every day, anywhere, any time bag. Ticks all the boxes of size and functionality whilst still making a luxury statement. Luxurious and elegant. My newest obsession,’ said one woman of the Claire bag
‘I have just taken my Louisa out of her box and I couldn’t be more excited. Even my husband peaked in and said “ooh it’s beautiful inside,”‘ said another happy customer.
‘I like nice things that are good quality and I can keep for 20 years and are beautiful to behold. I don’t mind paying but not stupid money. I will tell my friends.’
Monica is hurriedly restocking all of the pieces – there 12 in total – and hopes other women opt for the affordable alternative to Prada and Gucci.