About Us

Why I Created This Line

These bags were born from my passion for creating beautiful things and the desire to support women in creating beautiful lives.

The fabrications, the hardware, the careful attention to detail. Each element is a reflection of my love for style and craftsmanship.

But this passion extends beyond the stitches. It's woven into a deeper purpose: to empower women to live beautiful lives in every sense of the word. A beautiful life isn't just about aesthetics; it's about freedom, safety, and the ability to reclaim one's life.

That's why I'm honored to support the Associazione Veronica De Laurentiis ODV. A portion of every bag's sale goes directly to my non-profit, helping victims of violence heal and build a future on their own terms.

So, when you carry this bag, You're part of a movement that believes every woman deserves a beautiful life, and that together, we can help make that a reality.

Thank you.

Rooted In Tradition

Inspired By Youth

About Veronica

Work And Family

My Inspirations.

UNA STORIA
DI FAMIGLIA

Born in Rome to the royal couple of Italian cinema Silvana Mangano and Dino De Laurentiis, Veronica De Laurentiis discovered her love for acting early on on the set of “Waterloo”. After a successful career designing clothes with her own brand, VDL Studio, which sold to major department stores and specialty boutiques throughout the US, she returned to acting, appearing in both American and Italian films, TV shows, and theater productions, including "Red Dragon”, “10th & Wolf” and “Entourage”. In addition she also had a role in “D’Ambra Grigia e Canfora”, a play written and directed by Raffaele Curi for the Fondazione Alda Fendi.

De Laurentiis is also a published author, with her autobiography “Rivoglio La Mia Vita" (Reclaiming My Life) detailing her search for truth. This work and her public speaking led her to create the non-profit "Associazione Veronica De Laurentiis," which helps victims of violence reclaim their lives. In 2015, she returned to fashion collaborating with Fendi on a collection inspired by her mother, donating a percentage of sales to her non profit to support women. She is back in fashion today with her new collection of faux fur bags with simplyVDL an accessory line that reflects her simple Italian elegance.

Veronica lives in Los Angeles and Rome with her husband Ivan Kavalsky,  a movie producer and former owner of a successful brand of luxury clothing.

A collaboration with Silvia Venturini Fendi to honor my mother, Silvana Mangano

“The House of Fendi has always had a strong link with the world of cinema. Taking this relationship one step further, the brand launched their new collection in honour of actress Silvana Mangano, who shared a close association with Fendi.
The ‘Silvana Mangano Capsule Collection’ is a timeless travel line in honour of the famous Italian actress and in benefit of the non-profit
L’ Associazione Veronica De Laurentiis ODV.”

“Silvana Mangano, one of the most legendary and iconic actresses, is a symbol of both, Italian and international cinema. Fendi’s ‘Silvana Mangano Capsule Collection’ embodies the values of romance, aristocracy and femininity— attributes that Mangano and the brand both share. The collection is a special collaboration between the talented Silvia Venturini Fendi and Veronica De Laurentiis,  Mangano’s daughter.”

“Born From My Desire  To Support Women”

Read about my non-profit project to help women affected by violence build their future.

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