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What Is Philip Karto?
Philip Karto transforms authenticated vintage luxury bags into singular works. Each piece is dismantled, restored and reconstructed by hand in the Philip Karto Atelier, then individually executed, numbered and signed.
The original icon remains recognizable.
Its identity does not.
Handbag Collections
No two pieces are identical. Each work is individually executed and numbered within its Edition.
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Vintage Louis Vuitton
HANDBAGS
Vintage Hermès
HANDBAGSPhilip Karto - Atelier Services
INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED
Every finished work receives its own number, registration and certificate.
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AUTHENTICATED VINTAGE FOUNDATION
Authentic vintage luxury bags selected and verified before transformation.
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RECONSTRUCTED BY HAND
Each piece is dismantled, restored and rebuilt in the Philip Karto Atelier.
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