Marina Galanti

What Marina Galanti does

Marina Galanti is an Italian fashion brand owned and operated by Elle Group S.r.l., a private limited company headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy. Founded in 1999, the brand designs, sources, and distributes leather bags and accessories targeted primarily at women, with a secondary men's line. The product portfolio spans women's handbags, shoulder bags, backpacks, hobo bags, evening bags, beach bags, beauty cases, and small leather sac bags, plus accessories including wallets, keychains, scarves, belts, hats, and jewelry, alongside men's backpacks, cross-body bags, weekenders, and wallets. Price points range from €6.90 (keychains) to €69.90 (men's backpacks), positioning the brand in the accessible mid-market leather goods segment, with select genuine leather (vera pelle) items and a distinctive Sardinian-inspired naming convention for its beach and beauty collections.

The company operates a hybrid distribution model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (marinagalanti.com, Magento-based, supporting credit card via Adyen N.V., PayPal, Klarna, bank transfer, and cash on delivery) with a B2B wholesale portal (sales.ellegroup.it) serving retailers and department stores worldwide. The wholesale network reached 3,000+ stores across 38 countries by 2015, and the brand also operates a dedicated retailer area on its main site with a €250 minimum order and 24-48h BRT shipping for B2B customers. Customer acquisition is supported by organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), a 15% first-purchase newsletter incentive, and a 10% referral discount program. SSL encryption and GDPR compliance are in place for payment and data handling.

Commercially, Marina Galanti generates revenue through unit-priced one-time sales across both B2C (DTC e-commerce) and B2B (wholesale to retailers) channels, supplemented by newsletter-driven promotional codes. Distribution is global with concentration in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America, with Italy as the primary market. The central organization is very lean (1-10 employees), with designer Rolando Campanini (appointed 2013) leading the style department. The brand carries no external institutional investment and remains wholly owned by Elle Group S.r.l.

Name

Marina Galanti

Legal name

Elle Group S.r.l.

Website

https://marinagalanti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marina Galanti is an Italian leather goods brand, founded in 1999 and owned by Elle Group S.r.l., selling women's and men's bags and accessories through DTC e-commerce and a wholesale network of 3,000+ stores across 38 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Leather Goods & Accessories

NAICS

Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers (4583), Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (458320)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Handbags & Purses (CRAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Handbags & Fashion Bags Manufacturing (IMAOAHAA), Beauty Storage & Organization (Cases, Holders, Travel Bags) (CRABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Leather handbags
• Fashion accessories
• Women's bags
• Men's leather bags
• Beach bags

Headquarters

HQ city

Sesto Fiorentino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales (B2C): Direct online sales to end consumers through the Marina Galanti e-commerce store. Products are sold at retail prices with standard shipping fees. Supports multiple payment methods including credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, and cash on delivery.
2. Wholesale B2B Sales: B2B sales to retailers and department stores through the Elle Group B2B portal. Minimum order of €250 (excl. VAT). Orders managed within 24 hours with fast BRT shipping.
3. Newsletter Promotional Codes: Promotional discount codes distributed via newsletter (10-15% first purchase discount) and social media promotions to drive customer acquisition and retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marina Galanti designs, manufactures, and sells leather bags and fashion accessories (handbags, shoulder bags, backpacks, beach bags, beauty cases, small leather goods, wallets, hats, keychains, belts, scarves) for women and men. Products are sold directly to end consumers through the brand's own e-commerce store and in bulk to retailers and department stores through a dedicated B2B wholesale portal operated by its parent Elle Group S.r.l.

Product overview

Marina Galanti is an Italian fashion accessories brand specializing in leather goods and bags for women and men. The product portfolio is organized into core categories: women's bags (handbags, shoulder bags, backpacks, hobo bags, evening bags, beach bags, beauty bags, sling bags, and small leather sac bags), women's accessories (bracelets, necklaces, wallets, scarves, belts, travel accessories, hats, and keychains), and men's bags (backpacks, shoulder bags, man bags, weekenders, and wallets). Products are made from genuine leather (vera pelle), synthetic materials, and mixed compositions. The brand operates both direct-to-consumer e-commerce (marinagalanti.com) and B2B platforms for dealers and retailers. The brand was founded in 1999, has presence in 38 countries, and is owned by Elle Group S.r.l.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Bags (Borsegna) Women's leather goods and bags including handbags, shoulder bags, backpacks, hobo bags, evening bags, beach bags, and sling bags. Products are made from genuine leather (vera pelle), synthetic, and mixed materials and are sold at price points ranging from approximately €7.50 for beauty cases up to €49.00 for small leather sac bags. Targeted at women seeking versatile, stylish bags for everyday, work, travel, and evening use.
• Beach Bags (Borse da Spiaggia/Mare) Beach and swimming bags made from polyester and cotton blends. Includes tote-style beach bags, shopping bags, and special sets with cushions and beach mats (e.g., MASAINAS). Price range from €15.00 to €29.90. Models in the collection are named after Sardinian towns (Masullas, Masainas, Mandas, Luras, Lodine, Lula, Lotzorai).
• Beauty Bags (Borse Beauty) Cosmetic and beauty cases made from fabric (80% polyester + 20% cotton) with zip closure and lined interior, dimensions ranging from 19cm to 28cm in length. Priced between €7.50 and €9.50. Models include LODINE, LULA, and LURAS.
• Small Leather Bags (Borse a Sacca Piccola) Small sac bag crafted from 100% genuine leather (vera pelle), priced at €49.00. Available in multiple color variants (SKU codes MBP183HO1, MBP173HO1, MBP163HO1). Designed for women seeking a compact genuine-leather accessory.
• Women's Accessories (Accessori Donna) Women's fashion accessories including bracelets, necklaces, wallets, scarves, belts, travel accessories, hats, and keychains. Keychains priced at €6.90-€12.90; straw and other hats ranging from €19.90 to €29.90.
• Men's Bags (Borse Uomo) Men's leather goods including backpacks, shoulder bags, man bags, weekenders, and wallets. Materials include genuine leather (vera pelle), synthetic, and mixed compositions. Price range from €19.90 (wallets) to €69.90 (large backpacks). Targeted at men seeking functional, professional bags for office commute, business travel, and weekend getaways.
• Wallets (Portafogli) Women's and men's wallets in genuine leather and synthetic materials. Women's wallets include branded names such as Laterina, Pergine Valdarno, Licciana Nardi, Grosseto, and Livorno in various sizes. Men's wallets (e.g., Las Vegas) priced at €19.90.
• Hats (Cappelli) Women's straw and synthetic hats. Straw hats made from 97% paper + 3% polyurethane or 97% straw + 3% polyester. Prices range from €19.90 to €29.90, available in multiple colors including black, camel, fuxia, lilac, natural, nude, olive, pink, sage, water blue, white, and yellow.
• Keychains (Portachiavi) Keychains made from mixed materials including 60% fur + 40% polyester (€12.90) and other fabric compositions (€6.90). Available in multiple colors including blue, gold, silver, off-white, red, light grey, and cipria.
• B2B Wholesale Service for Retailers Wholesale B2B sales service for boutiques, department stores, and multi-brand retailers purchasing Marina Galanti products for resale. Includes a dedicated B2B portal (sales.ellegroup.it) with real-time inventory, order tracking, promotional access, 24-hour order management, fast BRT shipping (24-48h), and dedicated customer support. Minimum order value of €250 (excl. VAT).

Quantifiable outcome

• 14-day return window for customer satisfaction guarantee
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Adyen N.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner handling credit card transactions. Adyen N.V. is registered in the Netherlands (Chamber of Commerce number 34259528) and processes payments on behalf of Marina Galanti/Elle Group. Credit card data is transmitted directly to Adyen and is not accessible to the vendor, ensuring secure transactions.
• DHL ExpresssupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational express courier service used for product shipments, providing reliable and fast delivery worldwide.
• Bartolini Spa (BRT)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary shipping partner for Italian and European deliveries. BRT provides 24-48 hour delivery service (72h for islands) and includes tracking code and scheduled delivery booking service for B2B customers.
• PayPalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment processor enabling customers to pay via PayPal account. Payment is processed directly through PayPal without involvement of the vendor.
• Rolando CampaninicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead designer for style department since 2013. Campanini brought design and aesthetic focus to the center of the company's creative process, elevating product design and brand identity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kipling: Belgian accessible bags and accessories brand (owned by VF Corporation). Comparable on accessible price points, broad global wholesale footprint, and lifestyle-led handbag and backpack assortment.
• The Bridge: Tuscany-based Italian leather goods brand specializing in handbags, wallets, and travel bags. Comparable on Florence/Tuscany heritage, leather-led assortment, and mid-market positioning.
• Piquadro: Italian leather goods company listed on Borsa Italiana, focused on business and travel bags for men and women. Comparable on leather product range, wholesale + DTC distribution, and Italian design positioning.
• Bric's: Italian accessible luggage and leather goods brand (Como-based, owned by Mariotti family). Comparable on Italian heritage, wholesale presence in department stores, and overlapping leather goods / travel bag categories.
• Mandarina Duck: Italian accessible bags and accessories brand (acquired by Furla). Comparable on accessible price points, lifestyle positioning, and broad wholesale distribution across Europe and emerging markets.
• Coccinelle: Italian accessible-luxury handbag and leather goods brand (Parma-based). Comparable product mix (women's bags, small leather goods, accessories), wholesale + DTC model, and Italian craftsmanship narrative.
• Carpisa: Italian accessible handbag, luggage, and travel accessories brand (part of Kuvera S.p.A.). Directly comparable to Marina Galanti on price band (€10–€80), Italian heritage, and multi-channel wholesale + DTC distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Furla: Italian accessible-luxury handbag and leather goods maison (Bologna-based, owns Mandarina Duck). Larger incumbent operating across a wider price band and more global points of sale; relevant as the upper-bound aspirational peer for Marina Galanti's accessible-leather positioning.
• Guess: US-headquartered accessible fashion and accessories brand with broad European presence. Comparable on accessories-led assortment (handbags, small leather goods), accessible price points, and large wholesale + DTC footprint.

Emerging players

• Liu Jo: Italian contemporary fashion brand with a growing handbag and accessories line. Comparable on Italian lifestyle positioning, mid-market price points, and DTC + department-store wholesale distribution, though apparel-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MarinaGalanti
• Instagraminstagram.com/marinagalanti

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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