MAKETTE arrives in the Middle East with a clear proposition: the handbag, reconsidered as structure rather than statement.
Now available at Level Shoes, the brand marks a key moment in its international expansion, positioning itself at the intersection of European craftsmanship, modular design, and contemporary living.
Founded by Ana Canadas after nearly two decades across the luxury landscape in Europe and the Middle East, MAKETTE was born from a simple insight: while aesthetics evolve, function rarely does. “We design for lives in motion,” she explains. “Why shouldn’t the bag move with us?”
This philosophy inspired Ana to create a handbag brand that functions more like architecture: structured, modular, and adaptable. Rather than designing something purely decorative, she set out to create a piece that evolves with its wearer. Drawing from Bauhaus principles, industrial design, and Japanese basketry, MAKETTE balances form and function with quiet precision.
Instead of traditional collections, MAKETTE builds Studies — research driven chapters grounded in proportion, adaptability, and material integrity. Study 01 introduces three sculptural silhouettes: the Patina, the Curve, and the Strata. Each is engineered to transform. Totes become clutches, crossbodies compress into compact forms, and components detach and reconnect across styles.
Production takes place in Ubrique, Spain, a town synonymous with generational leather craftsmanship. Each piece is crafted entirely from leather and fitted with a digital passport, offering authentication and traceability while reinforcing a commitment to longevity.
The silhouettes are architectural rather than ornamental, proportion led rather than logo driven. The result is a subtle unisex sensibility and a deliberate counterpoint to the hype driven It Bag cycle. MAKETTE proposes something slower and more structural, luxury as system rather than spectacle.
The Middle East marks a natural chapter in the brand’s growth. The region’s culture of investing in enduring leather goods, combined with its appetite for design forward accessories, aligns seamlessly with MAKETTE’s ethos. Launching at Level Shoes places the brand within a global and design conscious retail environment from the outset.
Next, the collection expands. Small leather goods will integrate into Study 01, followed by a limited edition clutch crafted from production offcuts, reinforcing a considered approach to material use.
MAKETTE moves beyond seasons to build chapters. Every collection pushes material and structural boundaries, resulting in handbags designed for movement, longevity, and modern life.
MAKETTE is available to purchase at makette.com & levelshoes.com
