Abbacino
Abbacino is a Spanish women's leather goods brand founded in 1997 in the Balearic Islands. It designs handbags, wallets and accessories, sold mainly through department store corners and multibrand retailers in Europe and Mexico.
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Balearic Islands, Spain |
| Management | Sebastiá and Toni Vadell, co-CEOs |
| Main channel | El Corte Inglés corners |
| International since | 2011 |
| Website | abbacino.com |
What is Abbacino?
Abbacino is a Spanish handbag and leather goods brand for women. Founded in 1997 in the Balearic Islands, it is a family company now run by the second generation, through siblings Sebastiá and Toni Vadell, who serve as co-CEOs.
Products and positioning
The company designs its own collections of handbags, wallets and small leather goods, with bags aimed at the busy, urban woman. It plans to extend the range towards a total-look offer.
Distribution
Abbacino began internationalising in 2011. Its distribution relies heavily on partners:
- Corners in El Corte Inglés department stores, its main growth channel
- Multibrand stores, including a network in Italy
- El Puerto de Liverpool in Mexico, entered in November 2023
- Online sales
Spain is its largest market, followed by Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria. The brand has also presented collections in China. A first own store is a long-term plan.
Why it matters
Abbacino illustrates a growth model common among mid-sized Spanish accessories brands: scaling through department store concessions at home and abroad rather than building a large own retail network.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Abbacino from?
Abbacino is a Spanish brand from the Balearic Islands, founded in 1997 and run by the founding family.
Where can you buy Abbacino bags?
Abbacino is sold mainly through corners in El Corte Inglés, multibrand stores in Europe, El Puerto de Liverpool in Mexico and online.