The Playful One

The Gössl Edition handbag brings together elegance, high-quality workmanship and first-class leathers. The round bag in smooth calf leather combines hand-worked waffle smocking derived from Tracht with fine leather, creating timeless elegance of true value. A gleaming zip adorns the opening, and the shoulder strap supplied can be clipped on and off as you wish. Gössl is revolutionising the tradition of smocking by letting this textile art flow into leather for the first time - a bold step that makes this development a groundbreaking innovation. Originally a loose overgarment that embodied the essence of craftsmanlike folding and precision, smocking is now carried by Gössl into the world of luxury bags. Every bag in this exclusive Edition is decorated with hand-made smocking in leather – a fusion of textile art and leather working not achieved before. The fold, as the symbol of the third dimension in textile art, comes to life on leather at Gössl. Three-dimensionality and subtle play of shadows give the bags not only depth, but also an unmistakable personality. The Gössl waffle smocking on leather becomes the iconic hallmark of the exclusive Edition handbags. At Gössl, craftsmanlike precision and first-class materials come first. All metal elements, apart from the zip, are genuinely silver-plated. The calf leather, of the highest quality, gives the bags not only a flawless appearance, but also exceptional softness and robustness. The leather interior reflects this devotion to quality and promises longevity. In collaboration with an experienced Salzburg leather craftswoman, Gössl has transferred the art of smocking onto leather. This masterly handwork calls for stamina and dexterity. Each smocking is worked into the leather by hand, with a single row of smocking taking about an hour. This elaborate process underlines the true artistry and the commitment behind every single bag. A gleaming zip adorns the opening, and the shoulder strap supplied can be clipped on and off as you wish.