The Switch Bag is born from the pandemic's impact and mirrors the dual facets of human nature. It was inspired by architecture and the painter Mondrian. The outside of this object is minimal and silent, contrasting with the interior which has vibrant and colorful boxes. These boxes equipped with magnets can be moved and adapted to the user's needs. It morphs into a backpack, an office/nomadic home, a home decor object, or an organizer and adapts to diverse environments, echoing the resilience demanded in tough times.

Stéphanie Branco is an architect since 2006 and her passion for craftsmanship emerged in 2010 when she made her first pair of shoes, entirely by hand, while working in Paris. Being the 4th generation of craftsman, her passion for craftsmanship runs in her blood. In 2011 she founded ASA Leather Work. In 2016 she came back to Portugal, her homeland, to study Footwear Design and work with as a Production Manager for national & international brands. Later, in a self-taught way, she started practicing the saddle stitch technique and made a wallet for a friend and bags for her. And she never stopped. A true passion was born and the therapeutic feeling of working with her hands was fantastic. She now strives to preserve the hand sew technique “Saddle Stitch”, which is about to disappear in Portugal. Her training in architecture gives her the natural ability to imagine and build her products, as well as attention to detail, maintaining the highest level of quality. She sews, cuts and assembles each piece of leather manually, inspired by the traditional techniques.

ASA Leather Work makes Bespoke Leather Products handstitched and 100% handmade with upcycled leather in Lisbon, Portugal. Bespoke and personalized products are unique & exclusive, and they cannot be found on the market. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond trend; it’s a conscious choice to reduce excess, minimize waste, and offer a truly personalized experience. By embracing this approach, we provide our clients with the rare opportunity to own a Limited Edition creation that aligns perfectly with their dreams and desires. With us, it’s not just about buying—it’s about investing in products that are thoughtfully crafted, ensuring you ‘Buy Less, but Better.’ Our leather is up-cycled in Portugal and comes from surplus stock of luxury tanneries. That allows us to keep our suppliers close and preserve the Local & Circular Economy. We choose to manufacture with leather because, for now, leather is a meat industry by-product, so it still must be treated and transformed. Beyond that, leather is also a very resistant material therefore long-lasting. That is why our low-impact goods are made to last generations. Saddle stitching is a technique that is in danger of dying out or going obsolete in Portugal and it’s hard to find places that still teach these skills. ASA runs a series of Workshops where we teach how to make your own leather goods. It is something very significant for us, because we want to pass on the passion and raise the appreciation for traditional craftsmanship to future generations. This will Empower the future Leather Goods Designers & Makers by providing them with training/skill sets.