Jalan Sahbá fuses European refinement with hints of Persia and Africa
Daniel Kong
Who founded it? Born in Italy to an American mother and Persian architect father, Jalan Sahbá moved into fashion after giving up a high-flying career in interior design and architecture. Having lived on four continents, it was during a trip back to her family home, in Verona, that she decided to start an eponymous accessories brand.
Why you’ll love it: the label’s exotic bags combine Sahbá’s multicultural aesthetic with Italian craftsmanship, fusing European refinement with hints of Persia and Africa. A signature detail is the horn-shaped stone clasp, which is hand-carved in India and made of semi-precious stone, such as amethyst, lemon quartz or rhodochrosite.
What we’d recommend: the Odessah (above right; US$895) is an instant winner. The minaudiere is made with white hand-cut calf leather and 14-carat gold-plated hardware, and finished with a plush leather interior. The Panarea (above left; US$1,180) comes in vibrant coral leather with an amethyst clasp. The Xephina (above centre; US$1,100) features a sleek gold-plated metal frame and sumptuous blue hide leather.
