Kjøre Project
Kjøre Project is an Italian leather goods and footwear label launched in 2013 and linked to the Verona footwear company Cornelius Design. It makes handmade backpacks, travel bags, wallets and boots that pair Nordic design with Italian materials.
| Launched | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Company | Cornelius Design, Verona |
| Name | Norwegian for 'to guide' |
| Products | Bags, wallets, boots |
| Website | kjoreproject.com |
What is Kjøre Project?
Kjøre Project is a label of handmade leather goods and footwear, designed and produced by Cornelius Design, a footwear company from Verona, Italy, founded more than fifty years ago. The brand name means to guide in Norwegian.
History
The label debuted in 2013 with accessories such as backpacks, phone sleeves and wallets, created by a small team of designers and craftspeople. Footwear followed, with boots in selvedge denim presented at Pitti Uomo in Florence in January 2015.
Products and positioning
The collections combine Scandinavian inspiration with Italian raw materials. According to the company, the aim is to create modern products that respect the past.
- Rough, sturdy leathers finished with clear dyes rather than paint sealers
- Heavy canvas and selvedge denim
- Wallets lined with calf leather
- Pieces made by hand with classic tools
The leather is designed to develop its own patina over time instead of peeling or cracking.
Why it matters
Kjøre Project shows how an established Italian footwear manufacturer can create a separate design-led label to reach a younger, heritage-minded audience.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kjøre Project from?
Kjøre Project is an Italian label designed and produced by Cornelius Design, a footwear company from Verona.
What does Kjøre Project make?
It makes handmade leather backpacks, travel bags, wallets and boots, including styles in selvedge denim.