The Story Behind
Born from recovery, crafted for discovery.
Materials
For my bags, I use recycled T-shirt yarn from the Hoooked recycling center. The material is made from 100% textile scraps from the European fashion industry, processed under fair conditions in Portugal. Since the yarn consists of genuine surplus materials, every spool is limited and cannot be reproduced – once it's gone, it's gone.
Made to Order
You can choose your favourite colours from my current yarn collection and decide between gold or silver metal details. Each colour is only available in small quantities – making every bag truly one of a kind. If you're unsure about the colour choice, I'll be happy to guide you personally and help find the combination that truly suits you.
Made by Hand
Every bag is personally crocheted by me. Crafted with great attention to detail and recycled T-shirt yarn, it takes between 8 and 12 hours of work to create a piece as unique as the person wearing it. At CHOLLENTI, you aren't buying a mass-produced item, but a piece of true craftsmanship and individuality.
One-of-a-kind pieces instead of mass production
You value sustainability and you're searching for that certain something? Then you've come to the right place.
Actually, my plan for the label's name was quite simple: VIC. Short, catchy, the first three letters of my first name. I already had the most playful marketing slogans in mind – from "Do you have a Vic yet?" to "That looks so Vic!". But a trademark search quickly brought me back to reality: the name was already registered several times.
I needed a new idea. Today, I'm incredibly happy about it, because that's how I found CHOLLENTI – my grandfather's Italian surname. Now my label not only carries a piece of family history, it also sounds exactly how the bags feel: special and full of character.
My designs bear names like Malta, Vienna or Napoli. Why? Because I love to be inspired while travelling. I enjoy observing what people are wearing, which colours define the streets, and the vibe that's in the air.
Under the name CHOLLENTI, I transform recycled T-shirt yarn from textile remnants into unique handbags. In a world of mass production, every one of my bags is a conscious statement – unique in texture, combined with high-quality metal details.