"Borne from the idea of departures and arrivals, 1 Per Diem has traveled far and wide to create a rustic and eclectic mix of understated luxury accessories.
1 Per Diem is not just a brand. Our intent is to create pieces that adapt to your lifestyle, will wear well and loved like an heirloom piece. We share a common ground of enjoying the simple and finer things in life. Skipping stones. Chasing fireflies. Bike rides. Sun shining. Rustic cafes. Smell of freshly cut grass. {insert your thoughts}.
Taking inspiration from cobblestones and 19th century train cases, the debut collection of tightly curated accessories embrace ethos of hand-craftsmanship and local manufacturing. Our leather goods are crafted using genuine European leather and premium grade exotic skins, finished with hand-stitched details, and custom-plated with nickel ox hardware to achieve a decomposed, organic look cued from cobblestones and the gritty streets of New York. Each bag is named after a street in downtown New York that holds a personal connection with the designer. Our design sensibilities reflect the principle of form follows function while revisiting elements of the past and bringing it to the present. Soon after, the collection of body adornments followed. This evolved organically as we continue to grow while still keeping the spirit of 1 Per Diem of producing locally.
1 Per Diem takes each working day as a creative and mindful process in achieving highly crafted pieces.
We believe in sustainability and keeping the integrity of our products by doing small productions at a family-owned factory in New York. This also allows us to create made-to-order pieces. By manufacturing locally, we are able to oversee production closely and at the same time support the local fashion industry.
Inspired by the voyage of literary traveler Isabella Bird, Philippines-born Vanessa Espinosa traveled off the beaten path, packed her life in two suitcases and moved to the U.S. 10 years ago. She transitioned from a career in diplomacy in Washington, D.C. then came to New York in 2005 to pursue her creative endeavors. She believes in slow and steady progression and turning points.
Vanessa attended and graduated at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has worked in various fields of fashion industry from production to sales and credits her experience at Comme des Garcons and Issey Miyake for honing her eye for detail.
Vanessa envisioned 1 Per Diem as a brand that celebrates quality, individuality and hand-craftsmanship. 1 Per Diem is an extension of her and is created to share a common ground for like-minded individuals. Her vision comes full circle as each piece is created locally and eventually finds a happy home enjoyed fully by its owner. Constantly inspired by city living and wanderlust, she moves forward to build this emerging brand to create accessories that will love you back. She continues to embrace the design philosophy of creating pieces that are functional and timeless while keeping the balance of a rustic-luxe aesthetic." Taken from the 1 Per Diem site.
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