For this season, 68 beautiful bags by Gustoko have arrived in Europe, handmade with love from the tropical islands of the Philippines. They feature a stunning array of shapes, textures, and patterns, and promise to be the brand’s best lineup yet.

“It’s a collection that’s two years in the making,” shares founder Paula Figueras. “We’re just so proud that it’s finally here, to continue to tell the story of a love affair between my two homes, the Philippines and Portugal.

The bags come in fresh and chic designs, many inspired by the most breathtaking places in Europe but especially Portugal, such as Sintra, Comporta, and Cascais. Often, clutching a Gustoko piece means being reminded of nature: the sun, sea, and sand, birds, flowers, and forests, all embroidered with care onto the surface. By popular demand, several bestsellers from past seasons are back after going through some sprucing up, as in the case of the charming and elegant Porto and Lisbon from last year, the hip and fun Micks, and the unique and artsy Feanne x Gustoko collab piece. 

“At Gustoko, we never stop experimenting with new forms, weaves, closures, straps, and other details, to arrive at the most eye-catching but timeless designs,” adds Paula. A great example would be the lovely Lauren bucket bag and the Caparica clutch, both likely to become this season’s fan favorites.  

A few months ago, these bags saw a soft launch at a prestigious trade show in Paris, where they quickly sold out, and we know why: Each Gustoko piece still bears the brand’s trademark of slow, thoughtful craftsmanship, and use of the finest quality natural materials. Each Gustoko piece still tells a story of patience, persistence, and most of all, love.