Nathalie Trad
Nathalie Trad is a luxury accessories label founded in 2013 by Beirut born designer Nathalie Trad. Based in Dubai, it is known for sculptural, architectural clutch bags made from materials such as shell and lacquered wood.
| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Nathalie Trad |
| Based | Dubai |
| Signature | Polygonia clutch |
| Production | Philippines |
| Website | nathalietrad.com |
What is Nathalie Trad?
Nathalie Trad is a luxury handbag brand known for its geometric, sculptural clutches. The designer was born in Beirut and runs the label from Dubai.
History
Trad studied accessories design at ESMOD in Paris, graduating in 2007, and later studied fashion design and management at Parsons The New School in New York. She interned in the accessories and handbag department at Proenza Schouler before launching her own label in 2013.
Products and positioning
The brand's signature is the architectural clutch. Its best known piece is the geometric Polygonia minaudière. Bags combine materials including:
- Shells, often in intricate marquetry
- Stainless steel and bone
- Lacquered exotic woods
Each piece can take two weeks or more to make and may contain over a hundred shell elements. Production takes place in the Philippines, while the design team works in Dubai.
Distribution
In its early years the label built a network of more than 20 stockists in 14 countries, including Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale's Dubai, Harrods, Moda Operandi, MyTheresa and Farfetch, and it also sells through its own online store.
Why it matters
Nathalie Trad is one of the Middle Eastern accessories labels that has achieved wide international stockist reach, with a distinctive object led design language.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Nathalie Trad?
Nathalie Trad is a Beirut born accessories designer who launched her Dubai based clutch label in 2013.
What is Nathalie Trad known for?
The label is known for sculptural clutch bags in shell, wood and steel, especially the geometric Polygonia minaudière.