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Kipling unveils Frida Kahlo collection

Accessories brand Kipling, part of VF Corp, has unveiled a new collection utilising the artwork of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The Kipling x Frida Kahlo collection features nine bags, including bestselling Kipling styles such as the lightweight travel tote Art in both medium and mini sizes, the Hania shoulder bag, the Anto compact backpack, and...

Retail

Côte&Ciel open first Paris flagship

Côte&Ciel, the avant-garde accessories label best known for its architectually designed bags, is embracing its Parisian origins with its first store in Le Marais, the same locale where the brand was founded almost 15 years ago. In a press release the brand said the new store is a deliberate shift away from the digital realm to provide customers...

Fashion

Haute Couture FW23: inspiration for costume jewelry – in pictures

As fantastical and surrealistic as it can be, the Haute Couture collections always provide plenty of inspiration for the world of costume jewelry. For fw23 the major trend was to show earrings, cuffs, necklaces and head-pieces that were oversized and opulently embellished. Armani Privé Armani Privé HC fw23 Credits: Armani Privé HC...

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Strathberry launches first non-leather collection with Tara Swennen

Scottish accessories brand Strathberry has launched its first-ever alternative leather capsule collection in partnership with celebrity stylist Tara Swennen, who has worked with actresses, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kristen Stewart, and Shailene Woodley. The collection has been “crafted with responsibility and durability in mind,” explains...

Fashion |In Pictures

First look: MCM usher in “new era” at Milan Fashion Week Men's

German luxury house MCM, which announced a new strategic direction and appointed Tina Lutz and Katie Chung to lead and develop the global design and creative direction last week, has unveiled its first collection “tailored to a new generation of upscale digital nomads”. MCM has a storied heritage, born from a spirit of innovation and a...

ManagementFeatured

MCM announces new strategic direction with key appointments

German luxury accessories brand MCM has appointed Tina Lutz and Katie Chung to lead and develop the global design and creative direction as the brand plans to offer a new brand identity featuring an enhanced design language and consumer experience for the “21st-century digital nomad”. In a statement, MCM said Lutz and Chung, who succeeds Dirk...

Business

Circular luxury membership club More launches

In a bid to lower consumption and make luxury more accessible, membership platform More has launched, catering to individuals interested in joining a community surrounding luxury goods. Defined as a ‘Circular Luxury Club’, the platform allows members to apply for co-ownership over a selection of items, providing investment opportunities and a...

Fashion

Created for women, by women: Handbags between workwear and fashion

Handbags have been an integral part of women's wardrobes since forever, but it was only during the 20th century that their purpose and therefore styles changed drastically. Up until the 1930, handbags were mostly the size of an envelope - flat designs with small handles, designed to hold nothing more than a few coins, cigarettes and a single...

Fashion

Karine Augis: A new tote bag is joining our closet

The Kleo shopper bag has joined the collection of tote bags from Karine Augis, the French leather goods brand with a touch of Parisian chic spirit. Right on trend, Kleo is the shopper par excellence: a large structured format capable of carrying all your daily essentials, it is a must-have, whether at the office or at the weekend. Made from...

Business

Artuyt: The love for art and bringing it to the market in new ways

The accessory label Artuyt focuses on fusing art with its products and creating high-quality design by collaborating with smaller and bigger Armenian artists. They want to highlight the beauty and richness of Armenian art by connecting it to the finest materials such as wool, cashmere and silk, resulting in a high-quality accessory piece....

Fashion |In Pictures

Kipling unveils collaboration with Minju Kim

Accessories brand Kipling, part of VF Corp, is launching a capsule collection with Next in Fashion season one winner and Seoul-based fashion designer Minju Kim. The Kipling x Minju Kim collection launches on April 27 and merges Kim’s signature bold prints and fairy tale creativity with Kipling’s function-led designs across backpacks, crossbodies...

Fashion

Discover the beauty of Armenian art with Artuyt

Artuyt is an Armenian accessory brand whose mission is to share the beauty and richness of Armenian art with the world. Through our exquisitely crafted silk, wool, cashmere scarves, ties and pocket squares we bring to life the works of Armenian artists, from medieval times to modern abstractionism. Each piece is a masterpiece, taking two months...