Venetian Bags by Camina Campus is a limited edition of shoulder-strap clutch bags, created from unprecedented, recycled materials. The line was conceived by the designer Ilaria Venturini Fendi.

The clutch bags have been designed starting with thin strips of aluminum - once used to make Venetian blinds - in seven brilliant shades, and the interiors are all personalized with various vintage fabrics. Each bag manages to tell a different, unique story.

These one-of-a-kind accessories made by Italian craftspeople, are a true eco-minded “must” item. A way to respect the environment, but with style.

“The entire Carmina Campus project aims to highlight creativity that doesn€™t harm the environment,” says Fendi. “The re-use of primary materials can be a starting point for style and a way to prolong the lifespan of objects, postponing the moment that they get discarded. There are specific actions, like those used for packaging (the recycling of packaging, we use biodegradable ribbon, etc), or reforestation initiatives. One of our projects focuses on an area in Cameroon where we are trying to create a garden of officinal plants. If this comes to pass, it will provide work opportunity for a group of women who are already involved in the craftsmanship of our bags.”

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