Il Bisonte
Italy
Il Bisonte is an Italian leather goods brand that dates its history to 1970 and makes its products in Tuscany. The company behind it is Il Bisonte S.p.A. The brand's website promotes sustainability since 1970 and offers bags, small leather goods and desk accessories.
| Heritage | Since 1970 (per brand website) |
|---|---|
| Company | Il Bisonte S.p.A. |
| Production | 100 per cent made in Tuscany (brand claim) |
| Segment | Leather bags and accessories |
| Website | ilbisonte.com |
What is Il Bisonte?
Il Bisonte is an Italian leather goods brand. Its website uses the tagline "Sostenibili dal 1970" (sustainable since 1970) and an "Archive 1970" collection label, and refers to a 55-year timeline, which together point to 1970 as its starting year. The page does not explicitly say who founded the company. It links to a section on Wanda Di Filippo and a magazine tribute to her, but does not describe her role, so no founder is named here.
Ownership and company
The footer names the company as Il Bisonte S.p.A. The sources consulted do not identify individual owners or a parent group. The website describes the products as 100 per cent made in Tuscany, and its URLs refer to Florence, but the headquarters address is not given.
Products and positioning
The range is wide for a leather goods brand:
- Bags for women and men: crossbody, hobo, tote, shoulder, handbags, briefcases, backpacks and travel bags
- Small leather goods: wallets, key rings, coin purses, card cases, passport holders, notebooks, glasses cases and belts
- Home and office items: desk accessories, containers, games and wine capsules
- Care: a leather care kit and product care services
Business model and distribution
The brand sells online and offers care services for its products. The sources consulted do not describe its stores or wholesale partners, so these are not detailed here.
Why it matters
Il Bisonte is an example of a Tuscan leather brand that builds its identity on local manufacturing and on durability, with product care services reinforcing a longer product life cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Il Bisonte?
The website names Il Bisonte S.p.A. as the company, but the sources consulted do not identify its shareholders or any parent group.
Where is Il Bisonte from?
Il Bisonte is an Italian brand from Tuscany. Its website says its products are made in Tuscany and dates its history to 1970.