Founded in 2017
Adone is an Italian handbag brand where design, art and traditional craftsmanship come together. Defined by sculptural silhouettes, clean geometries and distinctive details, each bag begins with the exploration of a shape and evolves into an object designed to balance elegance and character. Inspired by architecture, art and design, Adone offers a contemporary interpretation of Italian leather craftsmanship.
History
Adone was founded by Anna Pandolfi, who graduated in Design from the Faculty of Architecture in Florence in 2017. With a background in interior and graphic design and a lifelong passion for fashion, Anna began searching for her idea of the perfect bag — eventually deciding to design it herself. Her creative process draws inspiration from different worlds and periods: an Art Deco graphic, a Futurist painting or a piece of 1960s furniture can become the starting point for a new silhouette. The first prototypes, initially created in fabric and cardboard, gradually gave shape not only to the bags but to the entire identity of Adone. The brand is deeply connected to Anna’s roots and to the idea of design as a skill developed through instinct, study and dedication. Even the name Adone reflects this connection with origins and the importance of heritage within her creative journey.
Craft and Materials
Every Adone bag begins with a line drawn on paper. Anna repeatedly develops and refines each shape until she finds the right balance between softness and geometry, instinct and structure. This dialogue between free creative expression and rigorous design is one of the most distinctive elements of the brand. From the initial sketch and paper pattern to the finished bag, the design process continues through a close collaboration with skilled artisans who preserve the tradition of Tuscan leatherworking. Quality leathers, fabrics and metal components are carefully selected, while craftsmanship transforms the original drawing into a beautifully constructed object.
The iconic Adone buckle, designed by Anna herself together with the brand's logo, is often the only decorative element of the bag. Rather than overpowering the design, it enhances the purity of its silhouette and reflects Adone’s approach to understated, contemporary elegance.
Why Bottega selected the brand
We selected Adone for its ability to bring a distinctive design perspective to traditional Italian craftsmanship. Each bag feels like the result of a genuine creative exploration: not simply an accessory, but an object whose proportions, lines and details have been carefully considered. We particularly appreciate the dialogue between Anna’s contemporary design language and the expertise of Tuscan artisans. Adone represents the kind of Made in Italy we want to celebrate at Bottega Moderna — rooted in craftsmanship and tradition, yet personal, curious and constantly evolving.