Vanacci
Vanacci is a men's accessories brand from Leeds in the United Kingdom. It makes watches, wallets, bracelets, pendants, cufflinks and scented jewellery.
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Founders | James Whitfield, Ryan Ward, Sean Sykes |
| Focus | Men's accessories |
| Website | vanacci.com |
What is Vanacci?
Vanacci is a British men's accessories brand headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Established in 2014, it set out to bring a fresh and modern feel to men's accessories, and it carries out its manufacturing in house.
History
The company was founded by three partners: James Whitfield, co-founder and managing director, Ryan Ward, co-founder and sales director, and Sean Sykes, co-founder and creative director. In 2018 the brand ran a Kickstarter campaign to launch a range of travel wallets, and it has since been awarded the Made in Britain accreditation.
Products and positioning
The range is built around small personal accessories for men:
- Watches
- Wallets, including customisable travel wallets
- Bracelets, pendants and cufflinks
- Scented jewellery
- Sunglasses
Distribution
Vanacci sells through its own website and works with retailers and wholesalers in Europe, Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Why it matters
Vanacci is an example of a young British accessories label that combines in-house production in Yorkshire with international wholesale reach, and that has used crowdfunding to bring new product lines to market.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vanacci from?
Vanacci is a British brand headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire, where it also manufactures in house.
What does Vanacci sell?
Vanacci sells men's accessories including watches, wallets, bracelets, pendants, cufflinks, scented jewellery and sunglasses.