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Katherine Riardant designs begin conceptualization on the drawing board. Sketches draw inspiration from geometric forms, European architecture, aviation, and elegant city living. Each idea is carefully considered for both aesthetic beauty and functionality — fine art takes time.

Paper sketches are enhanced by Parisian-inspired color palettes featuring rich burgundies, deep greens, royal blues, mustards, classic black, crisp white, and select pastels. Detailed design patterns are first brought to life in the form of 3D models, to assess proportions, size, depth, and comfort. Custom-designed accents and adornments — such as high-quality plated metals, hidden pockets, and detachable straps — are added for style and function, and complete the undeniably sleek aesthetic.

Each luxury leather prototype is then perfected and handcrafted in Katherine’s studio or in Italy, using only the finest materials and machinery, before it is personally packaged in a luxurious cardstock box, optionally with your own initials — because in the end, it’s all for you.

WITHOUT CREATIVITY IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH HUMANS FROM OTHER ANIMALS.

CREATIVITY LEADS TO A FULLER, MORE SATISFYING LIFE. WITHOUT CREATIVITY MANKIND WOULD NOT PROGRESS.

 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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Created by Katherine, Katherine Riardant® brings creativity and sophistication to women's fashion. Our limited edition, genuine leather handbags and fashion accessories showcase exquisite attention to detail and distinctive European flair. Every design is born from inspiration and every color, feature, and adornment draws on a journey — across continents, eras, and experiences.

As a young girl, Katherine developed a fascination with how things are made, teaching herself the nuances of fashion design as she sewed clothes for her dolls. Her curiosity led her to study and obtain her Master’s in Fine Arts and Visual Communications, to work alongside renowned designers in Europe, Asia, and the US, to learn the making of leather goods, the art of creating well-proportioned patterns, and the intricacies of working with premium leather.

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