Jean Dessel is a long-standing leather goods brand from Bergamo, rooted in artisanal work and a very hands-on way of doing things.
It all started in the late 1960s, when Orlando Italia began working with leather after spending time in Paris and London. What began as a small craft grew into a workshop and store in Bergamo Alta and, over time, the brand found its place across Italy and beyond.
Today, the company is run by his son Filippo, who has taken over while keeping things very close to how they’ve always been done.
We’ve known Filippo for a while now and we started working with him a few seasons ago. It all felt quite natural. We seem to share a similar way of working – a small operation, quite busy and closely involved in everything we do. He’s also a really nice guy – and dealing with someone who is always correct, honest and genuinely passionate is not so common.
And with the kind of fits we tend to do, we did need some proper belts and suspenders – well made and done properly.
