RECIFE, Creator of exceptional products since 1930
1930
Constantin Samard inherited his passion for saddlery from a family where three generations had succeeded one another in the manufacture of saddles and harnesses for horses. In 1930, he established his own workshop in Vincennes, on the outskirts of Paris, and very quickly, he specialized in luggage.
1936
Constantin SAMARD innovates and invents the "cabas" bag. Creator of the "French-style" shopping bag that millions of women will adopt around the world, he is also the first to have the idea of using coated canvas to make his shopping bags.
Always a pioneer, he designed and manufactured his first beach bag during his paid vacation. It was an immediate success, and the workshop received numerous requests to produce variations of this new bag.
1960
Suitcases and other luggage intended for frequent travelers on transatlantic flights and the first long-haul flights joined the historic shopping bags and beach bags.
1987
Stéphan ARNAL, grandson of Constantin SAMARD, took over the family business with Léo SMAGA, whom he met at school. Their friendship and shared passion for artisanal craftsmanship and fashion enabled them to revive the company and its iconic products.
They embrace the brand's cultural heritage, combining it with French elegance, innovative materials, and vibrant colors. They've named their new accessory collections: RÉCIFE Paris.
Today
RÉCIFE Paris has become a global brand that accompanies modern men and women in their daily lives. Our writing instruments, leather goods, and accessories collections combine joie de vivre, innovation, creativity, and time-honored craftsmanship.
