VICTORIAKHOSS OUR MISSION We are a New York headquartered fashion and design company founded by Victoria Khoss in 2012. It is our mission to create handbags that combine the elements of simplicity, individuality and premium quality. In doing so, we as a company strive to be honest, socially responsible in our dealings and to positively affect everyone we interact with – with the goal to be loved by our customers, suppliers and [employees][neighbors] alike. We believe that true luxury follows from strict adherence to the principles of premium quality, individuality and simplicit, and from treating our employees, customers and suppliers with honesty and respect. Most luxury products currently on offer are mass produced, unindividualized and often of ordinary quality. With our product offerings, we hope to shape the future of a woman’s understanding of true luxury.
PRINCIPLES OF TRUE LUXURY QUALITY: All our products are designed and hand-made in New York, using high quality fabrics and components sourced from the US and, where necessary, other parts of the world known for their fashion or technical expertise. Our gold and silver frames, for example, are hand-forged according to our specifications in Germany. Some fabrics are produced in Italy. Additionally, our production process follows strict procedures to ensure consistently high quality, and our products have been tested and certified to comply with ISO and [ ] standards. Each handbag is personally inspected by Victoria Khoss prior to shipment. [testing ISO logo][Old Italian hands working fabric][Goldsmith] INDIVIDUALITY: We do not, and will never, mass-produce our products. We believe that true luxury comes from the careful, exclusive selection of materials and composition of our products. Therefore, the fabrics, components and other materials required for the production of each handbag are individually selected. Each clutch or foldover bag is produced individually by hand, with no automation or assembly line involved in the process. [VK prepared photo compilation][fabrics lined up with hand pulling one out] SIMPLICITY: Inspired by the breathtaking yet simple designs of products in other premium product categories, we strive to bring the principles of simplicity and luxury to the world of handbags. With complexity facing us in so many parts of our lives, we believe a bit of simplicity can do wonders to eye and soul. We are particularly proud of our specially fabricated clutch frames, which form the center-piece of our clutches. [Aston Martin][IWC][shoes][architecture]
OUR LEADERSHIP Victoria Khoss, our founder, chief designer and CEO, was born in Vienna, Austria, the heart and historical capital of Europe, which is a place full of traditions and culture. Victoria Khoss moved to the United States to pursue her interest in fashion, design and entrepreneurship. Upon her arrival, she was quick to notice that not everyone possessed the same eye for quality and perfection. With her positive attitude and principled leadership, she is now trying to re-shape our understanding of true luxury. [portrait, VK smiling, looking excellent]
“We are not looking to cut costs at every corner. Instead, the focus is the product, the customer and the way we run our business. I have always wanted to run a business that positively affects people around it. I believe that with this enterprise, we are on to something – and hopefully our customers agree”. – Victoria Khoss, at the New York Fashion Show, [March] 2013.
[Alternative Quote] “While I am a friend of capitalism, I am not
seeking to relentlessly cut costs at every corner. We are looking to build valuable products in a valuable community.” – Victoria Khoss, 2012.
“I do not consider a handbag that is produced in a
mass production facility in China, at extremely low costs, and at sub-par working conditions to be true luxury. I refuse to accept that definition. Our understanding of luxury has definitely eroded over time – think about it - and I think it is time we change that.” – Victoria Khoss, 2012.