Santi’s bags and leather goods have been adorning my looks for as long as I can remember. With over 25 years of experience in the fashion world, Santi Carballo is a self-taught fashion designer based in Gran Canaria. 

Santi Carballo’s silent luxury approach places craftsmanship and sustainability at the forefront of his work. His designs range from bags, briefcases, belts, backpacks, and bumbags that stand out for their quality rather than their branding. His collections reflect a synthesis of personal reflections, emotions, and inspirations from his childhood, sports, music, sci-fi films, and modern architecture.

I love how Santi operates on a small scale using European leather sourced from the meat industry, water-based ecological dyes and glues and zero solvents in the creation of each accessory. The bright, candy-coloured pieces incorporate a disruptive yet balanced style that ensures that they will never go out of style. His designs are an investment that not only supports a local artisan and the future of Canarian fashion but is set to become the vintage fashion of the future.