Created by Hannah Louise, Astrid and Hanna, three Dubai-based friends, Halm sets a new benchmark for regionally-designed accessories. Understated yet unquestionably sophisticated, the trio transform luxurious leathers in resplendent hues into sleek and timeless silhouettes. We get to know the creative team behind the brand and find out about their first collection, centered around the Scandinavian design concept of minimalism.
How does your design process work?
HL:
All aspects of the design process, from initial inspiration, sketching, development and production of prototypes to range and collection building is carefully considered by Hanna and myself. This includes not only the bag designs, but the bespoke components which make up the bags: signature Halm hardware, lining, pouches and packaging to name a few. The Halm collection is 100 per cent Italian made, when a design is signed off on in Dubai, we take it to our manufacturer in Tuscany where (with a lot of collaboration from Hanna and myself) the process of refining to achieve the final product begins.
What was the concept behind your first collection?
What challenges and difficulties have you faced starting your brand?
What do you like most about working altogether?
What are your plans for the coming year?
