About

You Are Carrying a Piece of the Past…

Our Hardware.

Divina//Denuevo literally means “Divine Again” in Spanish. We search high and low for antique and vintage hardware, keys and adornments in an effort to up-cycle something old that was otherwise destined for the landfill, and make it new again.

Our Leather.

We intentionally embrace and preserve the perfect imperfections found in leather. The brand marks, textures and idiosyncrasies of the material emphasize how unique each and every piece is – no two are ever the same. Over time, your leather will develop a beautiful patina reflective of the life it’s had with you and the adventures you’ve shared.

Our Guarantee.

Every Divina//Denuevo accessory is lovingly handmade from start to finish by two people. Each piece is designed, cut, assembled, sewn, riveted and finished with attention to detail and pride. We offer a lifetime guarantee for our hardware. Leather, when cared for properly, will last more than a lifetime.

Thank You.

By purchasing a Divina//Denuevo leather accessory you are not only investing in a product that will last a lifetime, you are also helping preserve history and reduce waste.

 

DiVina//DeNuevo operates out of beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. All of our work is lovingly handmade, by the two of us, in our small studio.

-Victoria & Dave

Questions, Comments and Custom Projects please email info(at)divina-denuevo(dot)com

 

 

Meet the Designers

Victoria Ronco

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, it was only natural that Victoria choose to name the line of leather goods she was making in Spanish. Passionate about sustainability and eco-consciousness since her teenage years, she shops local as much as possible, checks the carbon footprint of her groceries, and tries to reduce the amount of plastic in her household.
Before launching the Divina Denuevo line, Victoria was always making things: from clothes to jewelry, she preferred to create something original rather than wear what the masses were sporting. When she came upon her first piece of leather she was fascinated – the rustic look and raw edges looked absolutely perfect and unique. Having always collected opulent oddities such as skeleton keys and antique hardware, she found that the shiny glints of hardware on the rich leather made an excellent juxtaposition. After making her first bag, she began looking at any old hardware that might end up in a landfill: doorknobs, cabinet handles, keyplates, hinges – It became her mission to find anything that she could save, repurpose, and make beautiful again.

 

 

Dave Kelly

Dave grew up in a smaller community in Northern BC and moved to the Lower Mainland after high school to complete his degree. He met Victoria when they both worked at the same company. They became good friends and when Victoria was preparing for a local market,  Dave offered to help. He originally began managing the business administration of the line (handling pricing, inventory, product management and logistics), but soon found a spark in creativity that led him to begin designing. His passion for the environment and natural talent for technical design began to shine through, lending balance to Victoria’s artistic side. Dave still handles all the supply and production administration, pricing and inventory, leaving Victoria to do the marketing and customer service. They both share in the design and creation, working together as a collaborative team rather than as two individuals.

 

Check out our press page to learn more, and read this brilliant interview with the designers by Haus of Hybrid to learn more about their creative process