HISTORY
Valcalepio is the Valley of the Buttons. Mabel's history began in 1955 in an area that after the Second World War was specialising in the production of these accessories. Our first buttons were luxury products, handmade from polyester resin - absolutely unique items.
This is where it all began
Valcalepio is the Valley of the Buttons. Mabel's history began in 1955 in an area that after the Second World War was specialising in the production of these accessories. Our first buttons were luxury products, handmade from polyester resin - absolutely unique items.
1960
The nylon button
In the 1960s the production shifted to nylon buttons, focusing on fine craft items along with more standardised products for the apparel industry.
1970
Mabel steps into costume jewellery
In 1972 the company changed its name to Mabel. These are the years when the production of costume jewellery components was added to the button production.1980
The boom years of costume jewellery
Coloured acrylic jewellery became a must, and iconic products were created for an ever-expanding market.
1990
Hair accessories and the collaboration with corporations
The 1990’ marked the boom of hair accessories and the beginning of our collaboration with fashion corporations.From 2000 to the present
Costume jewellery and leather goods: differentiation and customisation
Mabel's evolution proceeds towards an increasing specialisation in the fields of costume jewellery and leather goods, with a focus on production differentiation and a great attention to customisation. Today Mabel is a new company. Yet it keeps its strong roots and the expertise and passion that come from its 60 years of history.
