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The Lamelligerus by CICONIIDAE — a Swiss-made tote in surplus calfskin, hand-stitched and built to be carried for a lifetime, then passed on. | Photo: CICONIIDAE

July 21, 2025 · Eva Winterer

CICONIIDAE: Swiss Craftsmanship as a Counterpoint to Mass Production

A new voice in haute maroquinerie — where Lucerne precision, heritage leather, and lifelong cycles define what luxury can mean. The luxury industry is in the midst of a quiet reckoning. For decades, logomania and …

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