Beauty & Style | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 5:36 pm |

With the introduction of Meisterstück Sfumato, a collection of masterfully painted leather goods with a contemporary and sophisticated style, Montblanc once again pushed the boundaries of craftsmanship to create a different kind of leather experience.  Blending age-old traditions with the Maison’s passion for finest craftsmanship and innovation, each item is a painted masterpiece inspired by “sfumato”, the ingenious Renaissance painting technique pioneered by Leonardo Da Vinci and his followers to achieve fine shading and the most delicate graduation between colours. By masterfully blending areas into one another through the superimposition of many layers of thin paint with tiny brushstrokes, the technique creates an atmosphere of great softness. When applied to the treatment of leather, it gives each painted piece an elegant patina.          

With new styles and rich winter colours, Montblanc expands this exclusive collection of small and larger leather pieces. A zip top portfolio makes an ideal companion for any business meeting with a main compartment designed to carry documents and technology. In addition to navy and flannel, this stylish portfolio is available in a dark purple, the latest addition to the Sfumato assortment.   The ultimate companion to city life, the Vertical Tote balances function with contemporary style. The large surface of the leather makes the perfect canvas for the sfumato technique, while inside the smart storage solutions comfortably accommodate a laptop, mobile phone, business cards and writing instrument. Crafted from wood with a flannel-coloured leather exterior, a Pen Pouch safely holds and protects three fine writing instruments. The smallest item in the collection, a Drop Key Fob adds a touch of elegance to any key ring.

 

Some of the collection’s favourite designs have been revisited in different colours ideal for the winter season. The Slim Document Case, wallets, passport holder and credit card holder make a stylish statement in dark purple.  The highly functional Briefcase Single Gusset with its inside pocket, compartments and mobile phone holder looks effortlessly sophisticated in navy blue.

 

Because each piece is delicately painted by hand before it is assembled, every bag, wallet, belt or accessory is completely unique. Montblanc Master craftsmen apply four layers of paint to each individual piece of leather. An intricate process, the application of the sfumato effect gives the finest and softest calfskin its subtle finish. Mirroring the luxurious qualities of the leather itself, the sfumato technique expertly applied delivers a shadowed appearance that enhances the softness of the leather. 

 

Looking back to the innovative techniques from centuries ago, Montblanc has found new ways to enhance the natural beauty of the highest quality leather. Paired with functional, elegant and contemporary design, each leather piece has all the qualities of a lifelong companion, a timeless painted masterpiece.