Where art meets craftsmanship. Where purpose becomes form.

Thaden bags are not manufactured — they are shaped, studied, and sculpted by hand. At the heart of the process lies a deep collaboration between Kristina and her artisan with decades of experience in handbag making. Lucian took on the challenge of translating Kristina’s vision — forms inspired by motion, pause, and presence — into something physically possible. 

“Our signature bag embodies the transformative journey of unfolding your true self,” Kristina explains, “its highs and lows, its interplay of light and shadow—mirroring the path we all walk.
It reflects the beauty, complexity, and evolution of your own life story. And ultimately, it’s a reminder that every step leads back to one destination: self-love.”

The result: a piece unlike any other. From its interior folds to its sculptural outer shell, every element of a Thaden bag demands precision. The curved stitching must be invisibly secured from the inside, zigzag leather edges require pre-cutting to prevent visible marks, and the pleats are individually reinforced depending on their function — some to carry weight, others to hold space.

Even the interior — made entirely of leather — is a feat of design: it conceals, protects, and expands, while remaining elegant enough to admire on its own. Thaden bags are more than accessories — they are collectible sculptures, made to last, made to be passed down.

In recognition of its innovative form, The WHOLE has been awarded an international design patent.