Floto is an American brand that manufactures and markets Italian leather travel bags,

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and accessories. Bags are sold to consumers through the company's website, online retailers, and small boutique stores. In 2008, Floto products were covered in

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, and in 2012 in Luxist, and Kempt.

History

The company was founded by Joe Floto in 2003. He first made bags in his apartment in the

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of New York City based on a bag he brought back from Italy. Floto moved to its headquartered in

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from where it imports and distributes goods manufactured in

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Awards

* Best Online Portals for Italian Leather Goods by TheTopTens.com.

References

External links

Floto website
Leather manufacturers Online retailers of the United States Manufacturing companies established in 2003 2003 establishments in New York City American companies established in 2003 Companies based in Bridgeport, Connecticut {{US-manufacturing-company-stub