Do you create bespoke hand fans for luxury brand events?

Yes. We create exclusive hand-painted fans for luxury launches, private events, brand activations, fashion presentations, corporate celebrations, and VIP experiences.

Can the fan design be created specifically for our event?

Yes. Every bespoke design can be developed around your event concept, location, campaign, collection, brand identity, and visual direction.

Are the designs hand-painted?

Yes. Each original design is hand-painted in watercolor by our artist before being carefully adapted and printed onto the fan.

Can our logo be included?

Yes. Your logo can be engraved onto the wooden ribs, printed discreetly on the fabric, or incorporated naturally into the artwork.

Can you match our brand colours and visual identity?

Yes. We can develop the artwork around your brand palette, campaign visuals, typography, and creative direction while keeping the final result elegant and refined.

What types of luxury events are the fans suitable for?

They are ideal for product launches, fashion events, beauty activations, private dinners, press events, corporate celebrations, pop-ups, destination events, and VIP gifting.

Can the design feature the event venue or destination?

Yes. The artwork can include the venue, city skyline, local architecture, landscape, interior details, or other elements connected to the event destination.

Can the fan be inspired by a product or collection?

Yes. We can create artwork inspired by a fragrance, fashion collection, jewellery piece, beauty product, campaign concept, packaging, or signature brand element.

Can you create different designs for the same event?

Yes. Depending on the project, we can develop several coordinated designs for different guest groups, product lines, event areas, or campaign themes.

Can guest names or initials be added?

Yes. Depending on the quantity, timing, and project requirements, individual names or initials can be engraved or added as part of the personalisation.

Can the fans be personalised live during the event?

Yes. For selected events and locations, our artist may attend the event to personalise the fans for guests. Availability depends on the date, destination, and event format.

Can the wood, pouch, tassel, or packaging be personalised?

Yes. Depending on the project, we can personalise the wood, engraving, pouch, tassel, gift box, sleeve, ribbon, and presentation card.

Can the fans be presented as VIP gifts?

Yes. They can be presented individually in personalised pouches, boxes, sleeves, or gift sets for VIP guests, press, influencers, clients, and event partners.

Can you create fans for international brand activations?

Yes. We work with brands, agencies, event planners, and hospitality partners internationally and can create bespoke fans for events in different destinations.

Do you work directly with event agencies and creative teams?

Yes. We can collaborate directly with event agencies, production companies, marketing teams, creative directors, PR agencies, and brand managers.

Can you work with our existing campaign artwork?

Yes. We can work from approved campaign assets, brand guidelines, packaging designs, mood boards, or visual references supplied by your creative team.

Can the fans be created for a last-minute event?

Urgent projects may be possible depending on the quantity, design complexity, production availability, and delivery destination. We recommend contacting us as early as possible.

What is the minimum order quantity?

The minimum order quantity depends on the level of customisation and the requirements of the event. Bespoke orders generally begin from 25 or 50 pieces.

How long does production take?

Production normally takes around four to six weeks after the final artwork has been approved. Timings may vary depending on quantity, personalisation, packaging, and destination.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We can arrange international delivery for luxury brands, event agencies, corporate clients, and hospitality partners.

Can you help us choose the best design and presentation?

Yes. We can guide you through the artwork, colours, materials, logo placement, packaging, personalisation, and final presentation according to your event concept and budget.

How do we start a bespoke project?

Send us your event date, destination, estimated quantity, logo, brand guidelines, campaign references, required delivery date, and any ideas you would like us to explore. We will then prepare a personalised proposal.

Bespoke Luxury Gifts for Brands & Events

Original artwork, handcrafted hand fans and distinctive finished collections created for launches, activations, corporate gifting and memorable brand experiences.

EXPLORE SELECTED PROJECTS

Designed to Be Remembered

Bespoke gifts that turn brand identity into something guests can experience, use and remember.

Island Whisper Atelier creates distinctive finished gifts for luxury brands, corporate events, product launches and VIP experiences worldwide.

Every project begins with the brand, audience and occasion—not a fixed product catalogue. We develop the original artwork, colours, materials and finishing details specifically for that context.

Our signature handcrafted hand fans can become individual gifts or the starting point for a coordinated collection of scarves, pouches, bags, travel accessories and presentation packaging. We manage the creative development, production and finishing, delivering completed pieces ready for the event.

BESPOKE BRAND & CORPORATE GIFTING

Created Around Your Brand and Occasion

From one signature gift to a coordinated collection, every project is developed specifically for the brand, audience and experience.

Luxury Brand Events

Distinctive finished gifts for launches, activations, flagship openings and private brand experiences.

Corporate & VIP Gifting

Thoughtful bespoke pieces created for clients, partners, speakers, executives and VIP guests.

Galas & Special Events

Elegant gifts for celebrations, conferences, award evenings and international hospitality events.

Coordinated Collections

Hand fans, scarves, pouches, bags and accessories united by one distinctive creative direction.

Signature Hand Fans

Handcrafted hand fans with original artwork, brand colours, engraving and personalised finishing.

Bespoke Presentation

Refined packaging, ribbons and engraved details that turn every gift into a polished, memorable presentation.

THE BRIEF

Persol required an elegant and memorable gift for guests attending its New York flagship opening.

The piece needed to feel unmistakably premium, complement the visual identity of the brand and offer something guests would genuinely want to keep beyond the event.

Rather than conventional promotional merchandise, the objective was to create a beautifully made object with its own presence — subtle in its branding, practical in use and appropriate for a luxury retail environment.

CREATIVE DIRECTION

The creative direction focused on restraint, craftsmanship and timelessness.

A refined off-white palette was paired with natural wood, allowing the Persol identity to remain prominent without overwhelming the design.

Particular attention was given to the finish of the wooden ribs. Rather than covering the natural material with an opaque painted finish, we recommended preserving the warmth and character of the wood.

The result was a fan that felt tactile, authentic and quietly luxurious.

ORIGINAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Every element was developed specifically for the Persol project.

From proportion and colour to materials, logo placement and finishing, the design was refined to create a cohesive piece that reflected the understated elegance associated with the brand.

The Persol identity was incorporated directly into the fan design, creating a recognisable branded object without relying on conventional promotional-gift aesthetics.

RAPID SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT

Timing was one of the defining challenges of the project.

Within 24 hours, the first bespoke concepts were presented.

In less than nine hours, handcrafted prototypes were produced, allowing the client to evaluate the materials, finishes and overall aesthetic immediately.

Following approval, full artisan production began, with each fan individually assembled, inspected and finished by hand.

The collection was completed in approximately two weeks and subsequently shipped

PERSOL · NEW YORK

A Bespoke Handcrafted Collection for a Luxury Flagship Opening

For the opening of Persol’s new flagship store in New York, Island Whisper Atelier was commissioned to create a bespoke collection of handcrafted hand fans designed specifically for the occasion.

The project brought together Italian luxury heritage, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design — transforming the hand fan into a distinctive gift created for one of the brand’s most important retail moments.

From the first creative concepts to handcrafted prototypes, production and international delivery, the entire project was developed within an exceptionally demanding timeframe.

THE FINAL COLLECTION

The final collection featured:

• Bespoke design developed exclusively for Persol
• Premium handcrafted luxury hand fans
• Natural wooden ribs with artisan finishing
• Refined off-white colour palette
• Persol branding integrated into the design
• Individual assembly and quality inspection
• Production specifically for the New York flagship opening

The simplicity of the final design allowed the quality of the materials, construction and craftsmanship to become part of the experience.

CREATE SOMETHING DISTINCTIVE FOR YOUR BRAND

Planning a flagship opening, private event or luxury brand experience?

Let’s create a bespoke collection designed around your brand, your guests and the occasion.

Planning a Brand or Event Project?

Share your brief, preferred quantity, destination and required date. We will recommend the most appropriate creative, production and presentation approach for your brand or event.

DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT

Frequently Asked Questions

Island Whisper Atelier creates finished bespoke gifts and coordinated collections for luxury brands, corporate events, product launches, flagship openings, activations, conferences and VIP experiences. Projects may include our signature handcrafted hand fans, scarves, pouches, bags, travel accessories, presentation packaging and other pieces selected specifically for the occasion.
No. Every project begins with the brand, audience, occasion and intended guest experience. We then recommend the most appropriate products and develop the artwork, colours, materials and finishing details around that individual brief.
Yes. Island Whisper Atelier manages the creative development, production and finishing of each bespoke project. We deliver completed products ready for corporate gifting, guest use, brand activations, events or presentation.
Yes. Original artwork is central to our approach. It may be inspired by a brand story, campaign, destination, venue, architectural detail or event concept. The artwork can then be adapted across a signature hand fan or a coordinated collection of products.
Yes. Branding may be incorporated through colour, artwork, engraving, fabric details, packaging, ribbons, pouches or presentation cards. Logo placement and scale are considered carefully so the finished piece feels distinctive and refined rather than like conventional promotional merchandise.
Yes. Our signature handcrafted hand fan can be created as an individual gift or used as the starting point for a coordinated collection. The same creative direction may be extended to scarves, pouches, bags, travel accessories, packaging and accompanying cards.
The minimum order quantity for fully bespoke hand fans is 50 pieces. Minimum quantities for other products depend on the materials, production technique, personalisation and packaging required. We confirm the most appropriate options after reviewing the project brief.
Most projects require approximately one or two months after the design and specifications have been approved. Larger quantities, specialist materials, complex finishes and personalised packaging may require additional time, so early enquiries are recommended.