Floto is an American brand that manufactures and markets Italian leather travel bags, briefcases, handbags and accessories.[1][2]

Floto
TypePrivately held company
IndustryBags
Founded2003; 23 years ago (2003)
Headquarters,
ProductsTravel bags, Briefcase, Handbags
Websitewww.flotoimports.com

Bags are sold to consumers through the company's website, online retailers, and small boutique stores.[3] In 2008, Floto products were covered in New York Magazine,[4][5] and in 2012 in Luxist,[6] and Kempt.[7]

History

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The company was founded by Joe Floto in 2003. He first made bags in his apartment in the West Village of New York City based on a bag he brought back from Italy.[8]

Floto moved to its headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut from where it imports and distributes goods manufactured in Florence, Italy.[9]

Awards

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  • Best Online Portals for Italian Leather Goods by TheTopTens.com.[10]

References

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  1. Grain, District. "FLOTO IMPORTS LEATHER & CANVAS TRAVEL BAGS & ACCESSORIES!". District Grain. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  2. "Floto Reviews". Reviewcentre.com.
  3. "The Maker of Dr. Richard Parker's bag in The Amazing Spider-Man". Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  4. New York Magazine '"Pack It In", May 2008
  5. Floto Venezia Leather Briefcase Review" By: Julian Walters. Best Men's Briefcases
  6. Luxist, "Essential Summer Style" Archived 2012-07-18 at the Wayback Machine, July 2009
  7. Kempt, "Our Favorite Roller Bags", Feb 2012
  8. "Joe Floto". Tubac Art & Gifts. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  9. "The Floto Story". Floto. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  10. "Best Online Portals for Italian Leather Goods".
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