If you have been looking for the right high end retail business for sale the wait may be over. Louis Cardini is selling a business (through Australian Leisure Property business brokers) with a well established brand of quality leather goods.

The Louis Cardini brand continues to appeal to the growing local national and international tourist industries and and presents a great opportunity to continue this growth and expand into new emerging markets
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The Louis Cardini business brand development.

Louis Cardini majored in Fashion Design and Technical Manufacturing at one of the most reputable Design Polytechniques in Paris France of the era, L?Ecole professionnel Bartholdi de St Denis Paris. Graduating with distinction, he left the fashion capital of the world in search of new horizons
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Upon Arrival in Australia, Louis began creating shoes and Handbags for established design firms such as Sandler of Boston and Jane Debster and later Gino Pucci which was very famous in the 70s

During this collaboration, Louis Cardini recognised a niche in Australia?s high-end leather goods Industry. Handbags to Travel Goods and associated business opportunities.

?As a Maroquinier I wanted to create something unique for this great country, Australia that was beginning to emerge as a serious player in the International arena for fashion.?
– Louis Cardini

In 1973, Louis Cardini embarked upon what was to become an exciting journey of a lifetime. Louis Cardini launched the label that would bear his name synonymous with quality and pride. The brand soon grew. It now was attracting interest in many of the leading international markets.

?Cardini was now competing against the best in the world on Quality, Durability, and Value. Australia had another voice in high-end international leather goods. It was being noticed.

The reputation of the Louis Cardini brand continued to gather prominence, recognition and respect in the market. Not only enduring fashion?s most significant challenges but also enjoying the reputation as one of Australia?s creators of quality, elegant & classic leather creations.

This high standard and reputation was due to Louis integrity in sourcing only the best materials and suppliers in crafting his high quality products.

Louis Cardini sources only the best leather that Australia and New Zealand has to offer. Cowhide from the highly respected, Austanners Australia and Tasman Tanning New Zealand as well as Ostrich.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link and for this reason that all our Fittings, Zippers and even the thread are sourced from the best companies in the world.
We’re one of only a handful of manufacturers worldwide continuing to resist synthetic alternatives. We choose to line our bags with leather. Goat?s skin from Madras is sourced for its unique strength and durability.

We continuously demand the highest quality artistry. We strive to create the best quality of all finished leather products for all ages and occasions.?. ?In each of our creations we strive to embody the best quality and attention to detail from design to the final finish. A product for all ages and occasions.?

Regretfully, after 49 years of creating designs and producing world-class quality leather products, Louis Cardini is looking at retiring to spend more time with his greatest creation, his family.

This presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious business person interested in adopting an established business brand with global recognition and to continue its tradition of excellence
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You may also want to introduce even more high margin product lines. Louis is prepared to stay on (subject to negotiation) and facilitate a transition towards your full ownership.

Located in one of Sydney?s best main street high pedestrian tourist locations its retail space is minutes walk from the overseas cruise passenger terminal, busses, light rail, ferry and train station

The business also has a small manufacturing space near one of Sydney?s main arteries with easy access to the Sydney CBD and minutes from the Airport.

Longer secure lease can be negotiated (subject to landlord approval) at the current manufacturing and retail premises relocate to suit.