The characteristic Aigner "a" in the form of a small horseshoe combined with the aigner-typical antic red colour was soon not only a striking feature of the best handbags, belts and expensive travel luggage but also leather-encased cigarette lighters, corkscrews, pipesmokers' accessories, and even backgammon boxes. It was more intuition than calculation that created an aigner brand world which reflected and enhanced a life of pleasure, savoirvivre and sheer style. They' ve become a part of the lives of the company's sophisticated customers: true leather and handbag classics that were designed in the 70s and that made aigner world-famous: the distinctive saddle bag and the unmistakable doctor's bag. Throughout the decades, aigner has retained its claim to creating true classics. During the 1980s Aigner extended its product range by awarding licences for watches, jewellery and eyewear.
In 1990 licences were awarded for the womenswear and menswear collection. The prestige brand Aigner continued to successfully bridge the gap between tradition and innovation long after its two original founders were no longer able to personally steer the company's fortunes. In the year 2000, Etienne Aigner died in New York at the age of 96. But the success story of the Aigner company continues. In 2003 Aigner celebrated a spectacular debut at the milan fashion shows. The relaunch of the company's brand architecture was a success. In 2005 Aigner opened over 20 new stores, rapidly expanding its business activities in the near and far east and embarking on a highly effective quality offensive in the leather sector. Today the brand is a symbol for unique craftsmanship, highest quality and perfection. A brilliant combination of german precision and tuscan tradition. Aigner – a german brand with an italian soul.