A century after the first leather goods were created, Montblanc brings its craftsmanship heritage to New York Fashion Week, transforming the Crane Club into a multi-sensory space where history, innovation, and a spirit of movement meet.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of New York Fashion Week, Montblanc celebrated 100 years of leather craftsmanship with a private event at the Crane Club. The Art Deco space was transformed into an extension of the Montblanc universe, guiding guests through the brand&#39;s history via fashion, craftsmanship, writing, and music. Appearing at the event were Paul Anthony Kelly, Jamie Campbell Bower, Alexandra Daddario, along with brand ambassadors Rupert Friend, Seo Kang Joon, Mew Suppasit, Kerem Bürsin, and Alfonso Herrera. Meanwhile, Grammy-winning artist Honey Dijon provided musical entertainment for the New York reunion.

A century begins with journeys.

The experience begins with a giant version of the Writing Traveler, a design inspired by &quot;cabinets of curiosities&quot;—cases for storing valuable items. Combining the space of a writing desk with handcrafted leatherwork, the Writing Traveler has dedicated compartments for pens, notebooks, small leather goods, and watches; when opened, the briefcase transforms into a mobile workspace. The next focal point is the Montblanc Desk, a space designed by Artistic Director Marco Tomasetta. Here, guests can personalize small Montblanc leather goods. A postcard corner right next to it invites everyone to pause from the hustle and bustle of the party, put pen to paper, and send a personal memento.

Fashion was also present throughout the gathering. Mew Suppasit appeared with a Montblanc Envelope Notes Holder in Honey, while Seo Kang Joon opted for a Montblanc Companion Small Crossbody Bag in Frosted Blue.

From pens to other companion items

Montblanc&#39;s leather goods story began in 1926, amidst a time when global travel was becoming an integral part of modern life. As pens left the desk to accompany travelers on their journeys, the brand launched its first leather goods: pen cases designed to protect writing instruments on every trip. A century later, the idea of ​​objects that are both beautiful and useful, and that can accompany people throughout their lives, remains in Montblanc&#39;s DNA. Under the leadership of Marco Tomasetta since 2021, the connection between the art of writing and the craft of leatherwork continues to expand through a more contemporary language.

Therefore, the 100th anniversary in New York is not just an opportunity for Montblanc to look back on a legacy. From the pen case of 1926 to today&#39;s Writing Traveler, the items have changed with the way people live and travel, but the concept behind them remains the same: created to carry what matters most, and to accompany their owners on the journeys that lie ahead.

Montblanc marks 100 years of leather craftsmanship at New York Fashion Week

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