[Fontana Milano 1915] Gruppo Tanaka Acquires Import and Sales Rights for Italian Artisan Bag Brand 'Fontana Milano 1915'
Gruppo Tanaka has acquired the import and sales rights in Japan for the Italian luxury bag brand 'Fontana Milano 1915.' They will begin wholesale distribution from the Fall/Winter 2026-27 season, aiming for growth in the Japanese market.
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Gruppo Tanaka Co., Ltd. (Location: 1-3-19 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka / Representative: Nobuyuki Tanaka) has acquired the import and sales rights in the Japanese market for the Italian luxury bag brand 'Fontana Milano 1915'. Starting from the 2026-27 Fall/Winter season, the company will act as an agent for wholesale distribution, with IZA handling PR activities, aiming for growth and increased recognition in Japan.
'Fontana Milano 1915', celebrating its 111th anniversary this year, is a luxury leather bag brand born in Florence and raised in Milan, inheriting the craftsmanship of leather. Currently, under the third-generation owners Michele and Paolo Massa, the brand disseminates traditional Italian craftsmanship to the world. Their own skilled artisans, who also manufacture bags for numerous luxury brands, use carefully selected top-quality materials, insist on 100% Italian production from materials to manufacturing, and finish everything by hand. It has been favored by renowned celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Beyoncé, and Irina Shayk, and its quality and style are highly acclaimed worldwide.
About Fontana Milano 1915
'Fontana Milano 1915' was founded in Florence in 1915 by Guido Pieracci, who was also an artist, painter, and journalist. After relocating to Milan in 1945, the brand has continued to create unique leather goods in the heart of Milan's Art Deco district, Porta Romana, under the unique manufacturing philosophy of 'Artisan Industrial,' which fuses craftsmanship with innovation. Building on its first bag collection born in 1954, it quickly expanded into the Japanese market in 1961. In 1981, the 'F' logo designed by artist and sculptor Giò Pomodoro was born and is recognized globally as the brand's icon. In 2010, a workshop and boutique were opened at Via Trebbia 26. This special space, where visiting customers can experience the atelier and personalize items, has garnered support from international elite clientele.
Price range: ¥260,000s to ¥1,300,000s
About Gruppo Tanaka
As a sole agent in Japan, Gruppo Tanaka is engaged in the business of popularizing overseas brands, mainly from Europe, in Japan. Through directly managed stores like IZA, department store counters, wholesale to select shops, fashion shows, event planning, and PR activities, the company aims to cultivate brands to be popular in the Japanese market. It currently handles brands such as 'N21 (Numero Ventuno),' 'NINA RICCI,' and 'Patou.'
Contact: IZA Customer Service
0120-135-015
'Fontana Milano 1915', celebrating its 111th anniversary this year, is a luxury leather bag brand born in Florence and raised in Milan, inheriting the craftsmanship of leather. Currently, under the third-generation owners Michele and Paolo Massa, the brand disseminates traditional Italian craftsmanship to the world. Their own skilled artisans, who also manufacture bags for numerous luxury brands, use carefully selected top-quality materials, insist on 100% Italian production from materials to manufacturing, and finish everything by hand. It has been favored by renowned celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Beyoncé, and Irina Shayk, and its quality and style are highly acclaimed worldwide.
About Fontana Milano 1915
'Fontana Milano 1915' was founded in Florence in 1915 by Guido Pieracci, who was also an artist, painter, and journalist. After relocating to Milan in 1945, the brand has continued to create unique leather goods in the heart of Milan's Art Deco district, Porta Romana, under the unique manufacturing philosophy of 'Artisan Industrial,' which fuses craftsmanship with innovation. Building on its first bag collection born in 1954, it quickly expanded into the Japanese market in 1961. In 1981, the 'F' logo designed by artist and sculptor Giò Pomodoro was born and is recognized globally as the brand's icon. In 2010, a workshop and boutique were opened at Via Trebbia 26. This special space, where visiting customers can experience the atelier and personalize items, has garnered support from international elite clientele.
Price range: ¥260,000s to ¥1,300,000s
About Gruppo Tanaka
As a sole agent in Japan, Gruppo Tanaka is engaged in the business of popularizing overseas brands, mainly from Europe, in Japan. Through directly managed stores like IZA, department store counters, wholesale to select shops, fashion shows, event planning, and PR activities, the company aims to cultivate brands to be popular in the Japanese market. It currently handles brands such as 'N21 (Numero Ventuno),' 'NINA RICCI,' and 'Patou.'
Contact: IZA Customer Service
0120-135-015