Brands that are known as the "Hermès" of their respective countries?

[Deneuveness]

In other words, which brands from outside of France are most often compared to Hermès in terms of craftsmanship and heritage?

Belgium: Delvaux
Italy: Valextra
Spain: Loewe
USA: Mark Cross

 

[Croisette7]

In other words, which brands from outside of France are most often compared to Hermès in terms of craftsmanship and heritage?

Belgium: Delvaux
Italy: Valextra
Spain: Loewe
USA: Mark Cross

Sweden: Palmgrens

 

[880]

What about the uk
launer?
asprey ?
Globe trotter (luggage popularized by James Bone) makes a cute cross body or shoulder bag

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Custom and Bespoke Bag Designers/Makers

I've seen several threads discuss certain custom bag makers and love discovering new (or new to me) creators that truly create a bespoke design process for their customers. Who are some of your custom/bespoke favorites? I thought it might be helpful to have this discussion all in one place so we...

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[Deneuveness]

What about the uk
launer?
asprey ?

I think it would have to be Asprey given its heritage - Queen Victoria gave it a Royal Warrant in the 1860s! Launer is so much younger.