 The New York Times described their products as "refined (and) understated" and the London Evening Standard as "elegant and understated".The New York Times went on to say ""...nothing says reverse snobbery like Valextra, the venerable Italian company known for its anonymous but stately leather goods.For years, Valextra has been an insider secret in Europe, its nameless, perfectly constructed bags appealing, ironically, to high-profile celebrities and plutocrats.""