Floto
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bags |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Travel bags, Briefcase, Handbags |
| Website | www |
Floto is an American brand that manufactures and markets Italian leather travel bags, briefcases, handbags and accessories.[1][2]
Bags are sold to consumers through the company's website, online retailers, and small boutique stores.[3] In 2008, Floto products were covered in New York Magazine,[4][5] and in 2012 in Luxist,[6] and Kempt.[7]
History
The company was founded by Joe Floto in 2003. He first made bags in his apartment in the West Village of New York City based on a bag he brought back from Italy.[8]
Floto moved to its headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut from where it imports and distributes goods manufactured in Florence, Italy.[9]
Awards
- Best Online Portals for Italian Leather Goods by TheTopTens.com.[10]
References
- ^ "FLOTO IMPORTS LEATHER & CANVAS TRAVEL BAGS & ACCESSORIES!".
- ^ "Floto Reviews". Reviewcentre.com.
- ^ "The Maker of Dr. Richard Parker's bag in The Amazing Spider-Man".
- ^ New York Magazine '"Pack It In", May 2008
- ^ Floto Venezia Leather Briefcase Review" By: Julian Walters. Best Men's Briefcases
- ^ Luxist, "Essential Summer Style" Archived 2012-07-18 at the Wayback Machine, July 2009
- ^ Kempt, "Our Favorite Roller Bags", Feb 2012
- ^ "Joe Floto". Tubac Art & Gifts. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "The Floto Story". Floto. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Best Online Portals for Italian Leather Goods".