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Every MAKETTE bag begins with a structure. Not just a physical one, but a conceptual one, a system of references, disciplines, and values that inform every decision we make. We draw heavily from the world of architecture and design, not fashion alone. Because structure matters. And so does what it holds.
Our design language is rooted in modernist principles: simplicity, proportion, and utility. We look to Bauhaus not just for its aesthetics, but for its ethos, the idea that form should follow function, and that beauty emerges from precision. MAKETTE bags carry that philosophy forward in soft, sculptural form. Clean lines, modular formats, and material depth define how each piece is built. Alongside the Bauhaus, we are deeply inspired by the work of Zaha Hadid, her mastery of fluid geometry, her refusal of symmetry, her belief that form can move. That interplay between control and expression lives at the core of MAKETTE, not just in our bags, but in our content.
We also take cues from Japanese basketry and its quiet mastery of space and tension. These traditional weaving techniques inform how our bags open, fold, and move. Instead of designing for decoration, we design for rhythm and flow, how the bag sits against the body, how it transitions throughout the day, and how it can shift purpose through small, intentional gestures.
Our materials echo these references. We choose leathers for their structural integrity and tactile depth. The grains, embossing, finishes, and edges all speak to an architectural mindset, less ornament, more resolution. The interiors are lined with eco suede, chosen not only for its feel but for its contrast to the exterior: softness meeting strength.
This mindset extends to our construction choices. The MAKETTE Curve, Patina, and Strata bags each reflect a different architectural principle. The Curve borrows from elliptical geometry. The Patina is bold yet responsive. She folds, shifts, and adapts. Her silhouette is generous, but never static, moving with you, opening and collapsing with ease. The integrated clutch detaches to become a second bag, creating a dialogue between scale and flexibility. The Strata reimagines modularity through three detachable pouches, designed to echo interlocking elements, more adaptable than ornamental, more construction than composition.
We called this first collection Study 01. Like a sketch or a maquette, it represents a beginning, a set of ideas made tangible. The name MAKETTE itself means prototype: something in development, always questioning, never final. Our bags are not endpoints. They are part of an evolving system, where each iteration informs the next. Even the graphic and textile references we explore, especially from Bauhaus print and pattern work, will carry through other elements of the brand. MAKETTE is a study in progress. And we’re building it, piece by piece.
Inside The MAKETTE System