Italian bags and accessories brand Carpisa has entered the Indian market through a long-term licensing agreement with Neopolis Brands, with plans to open more than 100 stores across the country.
The brand’s first store launched on May 28 at Phoenix Market City Mall, Whitefield, Bangalore. Parent company Kuvera S.p.A., headquartered in Naples, has partnered with Neopolis Brands to lead the expansion.
Reflecting on the brand’s entry into India, Maurizio Carlino, Chief Executive Officer, Carpisa, said, “India represents an extraordinarily dynamic and high-potential market for Carpisa, and we are proud to mark our entry with the opening of our first store in Bangalore. With its scale, energy and rapidly evolving consumer landscape, we see India as a key pillar in our international growth strategy, with very strong expectations for the future. We are especially pleased to partner with Neopolis Brands, whose vision, expertise and deep understanding of the local market give us great confidence in the success of this project. We believe this collaboration can become a benchmark for our future international developments.”
The store launch was marked with an opening event attended by Giandomenico Milano, Consul General of Italy in Bengaluru, and actor Sobhita Dhulipala.
Highlighting the cultural resonance of the launch, Milano remarked, “Italy has long been admired for its fashion and design. What makes this moment special is that Italian style is finding a growing audience among Indian consumers. Carpisa’s entry into India is not simply a commercial expansion; it points to a broader exchange between our two countries, where design, creativity and craftsmanship naturally come together.”
Dhulipala added, “I’m delighted to collaborate with Carpisa, a globally renowned brand known for its versatile collections and strong Italian design legacy. The combination of premium international quality and accessible pricing makes it especially appealing for the Indian market.”
In India, Carpisa’s women’s handbags will be priced between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, while Gen Z-focused sling bags will range from ₹3,000 to ₹4,000.
The Bangalore rollout follows an omni-channel model. In addition to the Phoenix Market City flagship, the brand has a presence at two Shoppers Stop outlets — including the Bannerghatta location — and a pop-up store at Brigade Orion Mall, Rajajinagar. The collection is also available online through the brand’s website and on Myntra, Nykaa and Tata Cliq, reflecting the growing importance of digital channels among young women consumers.
Shailesh Chaturvedi, Chairman, Neopolis Brands, said, “Carpisa offers us the opportunity of turning another international brand into India’s success story with its strengths in high growth categories such as handbags, accessories and travel products where India sees a mismatch between large addressable market and limited organized play, thus offering strong headroom for long-term growth.”
The Bengaluru flagship marks the start of Carpisa’s India journey, with Neopolis Brands set to expand the brand’s footprint across key metropolitan markets.
