While the fashion industry churns through trends, there’s something alluring about a brand that chooses to slow down. For more than 30 years, Dragon Diffusion has quietly built a cult following among those drawn to the charm of understated luxury, slow fashion and timeless craftsmanship.

1. Each bag is crafted from strips of RECYCLED LEATHER, materials once discarded for their natural irregularities in color or texture.

2. Artisans HAND-DYE the undyed crust leather, using natural vegetable-based dyes, a process that allows each bag to develop a distinct, personal patina over time.

3. Dragon Diffusion bags reside at a unique price point. They’re fancy-ish but not inaccessible, retailing between $400-$600.

At the heart of its allure is the connection between the artisanal and the contemporary, giving the brand its unique edge. Its signature woven leather bags are as effortlessly chic on the cobblestones of Florence as they are thrown over your shoulder in the bustling streets of Tokyo.

The brand’s story begins in 1985 with designer Craig Wright and his deep appreciation for craft and a fascination with the ability to transpose techniques from one material to another to create a daily wardrobe staple. Inspired by the traditional weaving techniques of plant fibers which can be found everywhere from New Zealand’s Tribal Kit Bags to the classic wicker baskets common in France, Wright worked to reimagine the woven bag using leather. The result is a collection of pieces that feel both timeless and modern.

Today, each Dragon Diffusion bag is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans in India, made on demand with a lead time of 12 to 14 weeks, a true commitment to slow fashion. Without the need for flashy logos or seasonal reinvention, Dragon Diffusion stays true to what it does best: leather woven bags. Worn around the world by in-the-know fashion editors and celebrities alike, its handwoven bags have helped us reimagine what luxury means.