Pietro Alessandro Pietro Alessandro Handbags Fine Italian leather and impeccable craftsmanship are the hallmarks of the chic Pietro Alessandro line of handbags and accessories. Modern silhouettes combined with unique textures, fine hardware and keen fashion sense give Pietro Alessandro bags a hip, high-end look and feel that says all the right things about you and your style. Tune in or shop online and discover our unique selection of Pietro Alessandro handbags and accessories today. About the Designer Owner Pierre Dabagh started Park Avenue International Handbags in 1982, and introduced the Pietro Alessandro line in 2004, with the fashion conscious consumer in mind. Fine leathers, imported from Italy, are used to craft unique and sophisticated handbags, which are then manufactured in the USA. Designers when creating the bags, use a variety of textures, including python, nubuck, iguana, and croco embossing, as well as fine hardware and crystals also imported from Italy. From the shape, texture, and styling, Pietro Alessandro has created a niche in the edgy, fashionable world of handbags. Son  Alex Dabagh (pictured Above)  brings a lifetime of knowledge, experience, and passion about Pietro Alessandro handbags and the fashion industry Founded by Alex’ father Pierre Dabagh, the Pietro Alessandro name is taken from father (Pierre) and son (Alexander). As a boy, Alex grew up around the family factory, learning the ins and outs of the handbag industry from every angle. Alex explains. “I grew up with handbags, and I’ve been doing this since I was in grade school.” Pietro Alessandro was recently nominated for the 2008 International Design Awards Fashion Design of the Year.  The family business was formed and still operates on 29th St. in New York City’s world-famous fashion district.