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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Aquazzura targets luxury bag market with debut bag collection

Luxury Italian footwear brand Aquazzura showcased its debut collection of bags during Paris Fashion Week as it targets a slice of the luxury bag market, which according to Euromonitor International is expected to grow to 100 billion US dollars by 2027. Aquazzura said in a statement that the category expansion was in-line with creative director...

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Kipling collaborates with Victoria Tang

Accessories brand Kipling, part of VF Corp, has unveiled a capsule collection with designer and entrepreneur Victoria Tang, who has served as artistic director of Issa London and creative director of Chinese luxury brand Shanghai Tang. Described as a collection “for empowering women,” Kipling x Victoria Tang coincides with International Women’s...

Fashion

Accessories buyers guide FW23

We are on the cusp of ready-to-wear fashion month for the FW23 season, with New York starting on February 10. When it comes to accessories, clues of what to expect can be garnered from reviewing directional looks from the previous fall/winter collections. Headgear: what to look for: faux fur hats and caps Image: Gucci fw22/Launchmetrics...

Business

Vintage luxury and trendy designs lead the way at The RealReal

Resale marketplace The RealReal unveiled its latest Luxury Consignment Report for 2023, in which it has outlined its analysis for the state of resale over the last six months. Much of the report was dictated by the shifts in shopping behaviours due to macroeconomic uncertainty, demand for sustainability and generational differences. Speaking on...