LOTUS N16
790 USD
BUTTERFLY N5
790 USD
Product code:
BUTTERFLY N5
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Product status:
Còn hàng
Brand:
HIENTE HOLLAND
The "The Butterfly" collection by designer Hiente Nguyen is inspired by the vibrant beauty of nature—especially the magical moment when a cocoon transforms into a butterfly. This symbolic transformation also marks a special moment for Hiente Nguyen to make his debut to the public through the "The Butterfly" collection.
This metamorphosis closely mirrors the designer’s own story: a journey of four years and four months dedicated to researching, designing, and crafting a line of handbags that are remarkably flexible and transformative—an area rarely explored in depth by any handbag designer in the world.
Prior to this, Hiente Nguyen had spent more than twenty years studying, collecting, using, and trading luxury handbags. At the same time, he quietly nurtured a dream within the "cocoon": to establish the first and pioneering field of luxury handbag design and craftsmanship in Vietnam. Now, the time has come—the cocoon has matured, and the butterfly is ready to emerge and soar into the world.
TAGS:
Brand: Hiente
Collection: BUTTERFLY
Design name: BUTTERFLY N5
Product type: Crossbody bag
Designer: Hiente Nguyen
Design: Advanced European-inspired design
Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by Vietnamese artisans
Material: Premium imported genuine leather
Dimensions: Height 22 cm × Width 22/44 cm × Depth 12 cm
Color: Black
Usage: Suitable for work, business meetings, shopping, light travel, and daily use
The highlight of the BUTTERFLY N5 design lies in its front and back flaps, which can be rolled up. When opened, the sides reveal hand-painted details that reflect the shimmering, magical colors of butterfly wings—delicate, vibrant, and full of movement.
The bag features one spacious main compartment with an interior slip pocket and a small zip pocket. This is a flexible design, allowing the user to adjust its form and appearance according to preference.
Bag weight: 700g
Carrying capacity: over 1000g
Limited edition price (fewer than 100 pieces per design worldwide): 790 USD
Exclusive price (for unreleased or exclusive designs): X5
Each design in the “The Butterfly” collection is built on a consistent concept: a dual visual narrative. The first represents a minimal form reminiscent of a cocoon; the second is a transformation, revealing vibrant colors, details, and a completely new silhouette that reflects the graceful beauty of a butterfly.
This transformative concept—offering two contrasting images within a single design—is unprecedented in Vietnam and rare on the global stage of luxury handbag design and craftsmanship. It marks a strong point of innovation and creative reform by international designer Hiente Nguyen, based in the Netherlands.
Each piece is 80% handcrafted in Vietnam by skilled artisans, requiring 30 to 50 hours of meticulous work, including hand-painting. Designed following haute couture principles, this bag unites visual artistry with everyday utility—a key element in Hiente Nguyen’s design research.
All bags in this collection are soft box designs, offering practical usability and adaptability across various lifestyle scenarios. Every model is crafted entirely from premium full-grain leather, from exterior to inner lining. The interior features a cold-stamped “Hiente” logo, symbolizing an original design created and produced by Hiente Nguyen and his team.
These bags carry significant visual and emotional value for their owners. As the designer states:
"The highest value of an image is the image itself."
