Set in the Medieval town of Montegranaro, Le Marche , this artisanal laboratory of shoemaking and leather craft has evolved and grown to become a global acclaimed centre of excellence for high quality shoemaking and innovative leather techniques.

Duca Del Nord , the workshop , the artisanal heartbeat of Officine Creative was conceived in 1968 with the romantic vision of young Italian shoemaker Nazzareno Di Rosa. The journey begins as young Nazzareno sets out to produce some truly innovative creations during this ‘Golden Era Italian shoemaking.

Through the 70’s / 80’s Nazzareno fine tunes his shoemaking skills and material knowledge to produce unique collections that quickly found immediate International commercial success and paved the way for the current incarnation and ethos of the modern factory.

The DNA of Officine Creative can be traced back to this early period …

Unbound by convention and driven by innovation , this uniquely Italian know how of shoemaking and leather craft is carefully overseen by a trusted collective of passionate craftspeople within the Duca Del Nord workshop.These time honoured skills and knowledge are a unique expression of Italian creativity and regard for fine quality.

Connecting the traditional with the future … the Duca Del Nord artisanal laboratory is called upon today by many a prestigious International fashion house to conceive and produce collections to a very high standard, adding a distinctive signature aesthetic that only the Duca Del Nord workshop can achieve.

The factory is proudly situated on the original site but through constant modernisation and expansion the operation has grown to embrace the ever changing demands of the modern world.
With eldest son Roberto Di Rosa now at the helm , the workshop employs around 50 carefully selected people to call on the meticulous skilled ‘labour of love’ needed to produce these unique creations.

Now with over 4 decades of constant reinvention and investment the Di Rosa family is ever intent on pushing this modern Atelier into the 21st Century and beyond.

OFFICINE CREATIVE

The creative workshop

Since its inception in 1998, the brainchild of Roberto Di Rosa , the Officine Creative manifesto has been to offer traditionally crafted artisanal footwear and leather goods fused with a modern unorthodox design aesthetic.

Dynamic, high quality beautiful products that evoke nostalgic memories of a long lost time when craftsmanship was paramount , a sensibility often lost In today’s fast fashion consumerism and industrialised mass market mentality.

Driven by innovation,but not bound by convention , these complex layers of history are transformed and enriched to create something special with a new modernist edge.

Natural horsehides, over-dyed Buffalo and organic Vachetta are typical of the skins utilised and transforming these raw organic materials into wearable sculptures is at the heart of each Officine Creative product.
The label has become globally recognised as an originator of the washed / object dyed method of advanced artisanal leather treatments.
By using a closely guarded formula of natural dyes together with the ‘Bottale’ washing technique the workshop artisans have perfected a uniquely identifiable signature look over many years resulting in each product it’s signature patina.

A wrinkle in the face, a scar, all evocative characteristics conveying a source of experience and life are skilfully captured and recreated using this specialist ‘Leather Time Machine’ giving each product evidence of a human, hand made experience channeled through into the finished products that has to be touched to be fully appreciated.

An incredible amount of strenuous research and time consuming experimentation goes into the many processes that make up the complex DNA of each creation.Meticulous last modification , superior construction techniques and never ending leather research result in a product that reflects a true mastery in the Art form of shoemaking.

With Roberto’s brother Luca and cousin Paolo joining the design team in 2006, this now internationally renowned collective of forward thinking individuals seek to produce a beautiful tactile experience
driven by a desire to constantly create something new and unexpected, pushing existing boundaries but always paying respect for the past.

Experimenting with the juxtaposition of contrasting materials is the epitome of the OC ethos,one that connects traditional workmanship with a new avant garde artisanal sensibility.

Officine Creative - Authentic Modern Artefacts