Summer/Spring 2009 marks the launch of Gretchen, the ground-breaking European handbag collection. This leather collection is gaining international fame at a very fast pace. Anne Hofmann, the designer of this innovative collection is well-acquainted with the basics of leatherwork, being a century old family tradition.

Stylistically predisposed by the Bauhaus movement, these handbags, belts and gloves are a matchless blend of sagacious utility and artistic intend. In Gretchen collection, you will find the use of uncomplicated geometric patterns in hues of black, natural, greens, violets and cognacs. Complementary rudiments of piping, quilting and weaving have been incorporated into supple luxurious leathers. Every single piece has been scrupulously crafted for superlative function and form.

Prominent pieces embrace the graceful “Opera” traveler bags; the huge square tote “Actress” bag with traditional leather paneling, the semi-circular clutch in rich Napa leather and purple fingerless biking gloves with buckle detail and green stitching. The price of this exquisite collection varies between $150 and $630.

The entire Gretchen collection can be seen featured in more than eighty publications including InStyle Germany, Elle Germany and Vogue Germany.