FUNDAO Celebrates Craft, Conscious Luxury, and Timeless Design at Winter Soirée in New York
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FUNDAO, the Thai-born luxury leather handbag brand rooted in minimalist design, artisanal craftsmanship, and a deep connection to nature, hosted its Winter Soirée Dinner in The Summit Room at Virgin Hotel New York City—an intimate evening that reflected the brand’s philosophy: “A cross between the past and future of humans and nature.” Founded on principles of quiet luxury and handcrafted excellence, FUNDAO creates timeless accessories using premium leather sourced from animal byproducts, shaped by Thai artisans with an emphasis on sustainability, elegance, and functional design.
Surrounded by a warm holiday ambiance, industry leaders, editors, stylists, creators, and friends of the brand gathered to explore FUNDAO’s full design language—a conversation where simplicity, natural form, and craftsmanship intersect. Throughout the evening, guests engaged with the meticulous artistry behind FUNDAO’s signature silhouettes, beginning with the Ava Mini Vintage, a refined handbag inspired by the delicate silhouette of butterflies. Handcrafted from high-quality leather and finished with Italian adhesives and artisanal techniques, the Ava embodies FUNDAO’s vision of light, fluid, everyday elegance while reflecting the brand’s dedication to durability, structural beauty, and a tactile experience elevated by the house’s signature lace handle design.
The Winter Soirée also introduced two additional icons that express the brand’s narrative approach to form. JAMU, a boho-inspired piece shaped by the organic curves of a pumpkin, blends artisanal warmth with modern sophistication, while LUPO offers a playful yet practical silhouette influenced by the joyful spirit of corgis, crafted in soft materials, vibrant colors, and a spacious interior. Together, these designs speak to FUNDAO’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship and expressive, contemporary storytelling.
Speaking on the brand’s guiding ethos, FUNDAO’s designer shared,
“Quality and design are not just principles for us—they are our language. Every FUNDAO piece is a dialogue between past and future, human and nature. When craftsmanship is sincere, beauty becomes timeless.”
As the evening came to a close, it became clear that FUNDAO is not simply creating handbags—it is shaping a global vision for a new generation of Asian luxury, where craftsmanship meets consciousness and style becomes an expression of mindful living.
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FUNDAO celebrated its philosophy of mindful, nature-inspired luxury at an intimate New York Winter Soirée, showcasing its signature handcrafted handbags—including the Ava Mini Vintage, JAMU, and LUPO—while reaffirming its commitment to timeless design, Thai artisanal craftsmanship, and the belief that “quality and design are not just principles… they are our language.”