Alma Abonyi studied sculpture and graduated from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in 2011. The birth of the Alma Abonyi brand was preceded by two years of experimentation and planning: she had to become an artist employed as a sculptor, while retaining the characteristic shapes and materials in a way that meets the needs of both her target audience and the market. In the autumn of 2013, the Alma Abonyi premium accessory collection (handbags and jewelry) made its debut at the Budapest Design Week, along with the PHOENIX concept collection.
The Alma Abonyi premium bags hold a promise of lifelong and valuable experiences. They are both works of fine art and premium accessories – they combine perfect beauty with timeless simplicity, innovative new technologies with the traditional values of manufacturing in their individual pieces. Epoxy resin and high-tech carbon fabrics are less commonly used materials in the fashion industry – this is one of the reasons why these bags are unique. On the other hand there’s the time-consuming creative process that combines several techniques. The production is very different from the traditional way of making a bag: first, the carbon fabric is laminated and shaped by hand, and then several layers of resin and varnish are applied to ensure that the surface is bright and strong. The organic past meets the high end future.
