About Charlotte olympia
Charlotte Olympia was founded in 2008 by British accessories designer Charlotte Dellal. Inspired by 1940s glamour and vintage Hollywood, Dellal aimed to bring her cheeky yet elegant aesthetic to the luxury market. Her first collection focused on shoes, launching with the iconic Kitty flats embellished with cat faces.
Central to the brand's DNA is a sense of humor and kitschy cool. Charlotte Olympia bags feature unexpected embellishments like zodiac symbols, tropic fruit charms, or retro flight tags. Materials like perspex and metallic leathers add to the playful, nostalgic vibe. Recent releases include theOut Of Office clutch with enamel palm trees and theLeopard is a Neutral top handle bag.
Over the years, Charlotte Olympia has expanded from shoes into a full lifestyle brand. The handbags line includes satchels, novelty clutches, backpacks, belts, and small leather goods. While trends come and go, the focus remains on high quality craftsmanship and bringing imaginative new motifs each season.
Fans of the brand range from style icons like Sarah Jessica Parker and Michelle Obama to new gen stars like Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy. The bags have graced the pages of Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar as well as red carpets around the world.
In 2015, Dellal sold a majority stake in the company to Italian manufacturing group Pollini. This enabled further expansion in Europe and Asia. Charlotte Olympia now has over 25 stores globally. The brand also has an e-commerce site and strong social media presence.
While dedicated to preserving Charlotte's creative vision, the company aims to operate ethically and sustainably. Materials are sourced according to FSCTM guidelines and production waste is minimized. Charlotte Olympia looks to keep spreading glamour and wit for years to come.