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Item of the week: the party bag

What it is: From sequins to metallic materials, party bags were one of the ‘it’ bags for the SS23, popping up on runways at every fashion week to add a bit of zhuzh to collections. The style was typically defined by shoulder bags, mostly smaller in size, with short straps that were often embellished or utilised a chain. The comeback of the party...

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Item of the week: the oversized bag

What it is: The handbag has taken on new forms in recent seasons, no longer restrained by standard sizing and instead assuming extreme silhouettes, from minute to bulky sizes. It is the oversized handbag that we will be exploring today, a style that has barged its way into the limelight with its voluminous appearance that demands attention. This...

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Self-Portrait unveils debut bag collection with campaign starring Naomi Campbell

Fashion label Self-Portrait has launched its first handbag collection with a ‘90s-inspired campaign starring supermodel Naomi Campbell. The Bow Bag debuts with two styles, the ‘Bow Mini’ and the ‘Bow Micro,’ which have been inspired by the “ease and freedom associated with the Self-Portrait wardrobe”. The bags are a homage to the ‘90s offering a...

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Mulberry introduces its softest bag with new quilted styles

Mulberry has launched a new collection of quilted bags, described as the brand’s softest bag to date. The Mulberry Softie has been named after its distinctive, pillowy feel, while offering a fresh and modern take on the brand’s signature design codes, incorporating the Postman’s Lock against a soft new silhouette and a palette of bold colours....

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Michael Kors launches James Bond capsule collection

American fashion brand Michael Kors has announced its first-ever partnership with the 007 film franchise and its 25th James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die,’ and is launching a limited-edition capsule collection to celebrate the upcoming film. The three-piece MKC x 007 capsule collection features the Michael Kors Collection Bancroft satchel, the bag...

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Coccinelle teams up with Barbie

Italian accessories brand Coccinelle is partnering with Barbie on a new bag and campaign focused on inclusion and diversity. Coccinelle believes “the future is limitless” and is launching a new ‘Coccinelle for Barbie’ international project that supports “a stereotype-free dimension where barriers fall, differences are celebrated, and natural...

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Herschel Supply launches bag collection made from 100 percent recycled materials

Canadian backpack and accessory brand Herschel Supply has launched its spring 2021 eco collection made from 100 percent recycled materials. The collection includes a range of the brand’s classic styles, including its Classic XL backpack, Heritage backpack, and Nova Mid-Volume backpack, redesigned entirely from recycled components, from their...

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White Stuff launches sustainable bag with Roka

British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff is pushing forward with its sustainability efforts with a collaborative partnership with British brand Roka on a limited edition bag collaboration. Roka, known for championing vegan, animal-friendly and sustainable accessories, has collaborated with the White Stuff on a sustainable bag, the...

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Furla reimagines its iconic Metropolis

Italian fashion accessories brand Furla is relaunching its iconic Metropolis for pre-fall in a “renewed guise, embodying the unique Italian style that it has always been defined by”. Crafted in high-quality leather, the reimagined Furla Metropolis reappears in three styles, a rounded iteration with smooth curves that comes in two variations, one...

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Neil Lane targets “global growth” in deal with ABG

Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing, and entertainment company, has acquired a majority interest in Neil Lane, the Los Angeles-based jewellery brand to the stars, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Neil Lane is part of Authentic Brands Group’s plan to further strengthen its portfolio, which includes...