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HISTORY OF DIOR Lady Dior As lengthy and beautiful as the history of the Dior house itself is its history of handbags . Soon after Monsieur Dior gave the world his Corelle line in 1947, he was busy accessorizing his swan-neck, wasp-waist mannequins with satin clutches and kiss-lock leather satchels. Monsieur Dior and his muses. Photo : Getty Images The most iconic bag was Lady Dior Bag . Born on 1995 , the first time this bag appeared was on the arm of Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, on a trip to Paris. Bernadette Chirac, the wife of French president Jacques Chirac, rang up Dior with a request: She wanted the maison to craft a custom bag that would be gifted to Princess Diana . That wasn’t the only time Lady Diana would be pictured with this bag. She was spotted many times carrying the Lady Dior which quickly became synonymous with her personal style. The original Lady Dior , 1995 The Lady Dior shot into the history of handbags and rapidly became a an iconic symbol . The bag itself is classic in its design with clean, architectural lines which are dressed up with metallic charms . WWW.BRAND.COM
THESADDLE BAG The Saddle, an equestrian-print version in pink, white and gold . Six years later, Galliano is still pushing the Saddle Bag, designing 12 iterations all inspired by 12 different nations he’s inspired by. When talking about the bag, the designer said, “She’s become a classic.” But, only a year later the purse began to fade, and customers began to lose interest in the eyecatching piece. Eventually, everyone forgot about the bag, and Galliano left Dior in 2010, where he was succeeded by Raf Simons. WWW.BRAND.COM
ICONIC CHRISTIAN DIOR Dior launched the Book Tote for the first time with its Spring - Summer 2018 collection. The bag is perfectly designed to hold all the necessary items, suitable for all situations and can be combined with many small accessories. With Dior Oblique motifs released by designer Marc Bohan in 1967, Dior Book Tote has a simple but luxurious, classic, but extremely modern style. Because of that, right after its inception, this bag was immediately sought by celebrities, influencers and fashion lovers all over the world. Natural Multicolor Raffia Embroidered with Dior Petites Fleurs Black and White Macro Houndstooth Embroidery Gray Toile de Jouy Reverse Embroidery WWW.BRAND.COM
YSL SAINT LAURENT Yves Saint Laurent has been around since the 60s yet it's hard to imagine that the YSL handbags were only popularized in the early 2000s by then creative director Tom Ford. Fast forward to today, and you have a growing list of contemporary, classic, and edgy designs that make up the Saint Laurent handbag collection. Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-SaintLaurent, referred to as Yves SaintLaurent or YSL, was a French fashion designer who, in 1962, founded his eponymous fashion label. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion designers of the twentieth century. WWW.BRAND.COM
AMBASSADOR By now we know that Blackpink's Rosé is a favorite of Saint Laurent. Rosé has appeared in a number of fashion campaigns for the brand. And now, fashion icon Rosé is taking on a new role with the House of Saint Laurent. Rosé has featured in a number of Saint Laurent fashion campaigns across 2020. She starred in a short fashion film for the Solferino bag and another short film on the Saint Laurent Instagram for the Fall 2020 campaign. So, we all know how famous she is on music industry, and this will give YSL (yves saint laurent) more benefit and get more attention from people out there. WWW.BRAND.COM
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Famed for being one of the most recognised luxury brands in the world, Louis Vuitton is synonymous with high-end leather goods, legendary steamer trunks, iconic monogram handbags, sublime watches and jewellery and cutting edge fashion. Louis Vuitton was a French fashion designer and skilled craftsman and he established his eponymous brand in Paris in 1854. Vuitton started his career making trunks for Napoleon III's wife, Empress Eugénie de Montijo, and it was at the age of 33 that he opened his own artisanal workshop at 4 Rue Neuve-des-Capucines. Thus came to fruition the beginnings of his much-lauded brand, Fast becoming an iconic brand noted for exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding designs, Louis Vuitton caught the eye of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, who commissioned a bespoke handbag in 1925.In the thirties she allowed the bag to be mass-produced, thus beginning Louis Vuitton's foray into smaller luxury leather goods. Today, that bag is known as the Alma. Other iconic handbag designs that have stood the test of time include the 1930s legendary Keepall, the Audrey Hepburn requested Speedy 25, the 1932 Noé bucket bag and the 1966 cylindrical Papillon. Coco Chanel Requests A Handbag The early years of Louis Vuitton began in an age when steam, boat and horse-drawn carriage were the main methods of travel. Vuitton's skilled craftsmanship in trunk making saw him create groundbreaking flat-topped stackable cases that were both waterproof and light as a feather. To this day, Louis Vuitton trunks, with their monogram logos and revolutionary unpickable spring buckle single lock systems are highly sought after and collectable. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892 his son Georges took the helm and four years later the very first 'LV' monogram, quatrefoil and flower design canvas was launched. That signature monogram design is the one still seen on Louis Vuitton handbags, jewellery and clothing and it remains a symbol of luxury travel, sophistication and style. WWW.BRAND.COM
It was in 1987 that Louis Vuitton merged with Champagne and cognac brands Moet et Chandon and Hennessy. Together they created the parent conglomerate, LVMH. The deal was worth over £3 million and since then many more luxury brands have joined the group. The conglomerate took the Maison to stratospheric heights. From emblematic handbags to cutting edge ready-to-wear and collaborations with Takeshi Murakami to Marc Jacobs becoming Creative Director, the nineties onwards saw Louis Vuitton establish itself as a leading 'fashion' house. Alongside clothing, bags and luggage, in the 2000s came Louis Vuitton jewellery, sunglasses, shoes and perfumes, all of which reflect the company's extraordinary heritage and love of travel and design. Among Louis Vuitton's most iconic handbags is the Neverfull tote which was introduced in 2007 and is cleverly designed to hold up to 200 pounds of weight. One of the most recognised bags in the world, the Neverfull is both a stylish city bag and a sophisticated travel tote. The Birth Of LVMH LOUIS VUITTON IS ONE OF THE MOST COUNTERFEITED BRANDS IN THE FASHION WORLD DUE TO ITS IMAGE AS A STATUS SYMBOL.IRONICALLY, THE SIGNATURE MONOGRAM CANVAS WAS CREATED TO PREVENT COUNTERFEITING IN 2004,LOUIS VUITTON FAKES ACCOUNTED FOR 18% OF COUNTERFEIT ACCESSORIES SEIZED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION WWW.BRAND.COM
In April 2017, Louis Vuitton unveiled its first striking collaboration with acclaimed contemporary artist Jeff Koons. THE BAG ARE INSPIRED BY FAMOUS WORKS FROM FIVE LEGENDARY PAINTERS–VINCENT VAN GOGH, LEONARDO DA VINCI, JEAN-HONORÉ FRAGONARD, PETER PAUL RUBENS AND TITIAN LOUIS VUITTON’S MOST FAMOUS LEATHER GOODS , LIKE THE SPEEDY, NEVERFULL AND ZIPPY WALLET AND THEN BELABORED THE POIN T BY SPELLING OUT THE ARTISTS’ EXTREMELY FAMOUS NAMES IN GIANT GOLD LETTERS ACROSS THE FRONT. WWW.BRAND.COM
CHARLES & KEITH Charles & Keith Pte. Ltd., styled as CHARLES & KEITH and also known as C&K, is a Singaporean fashion house label founded in 1996, specializing in footwear, handbags and fashion accessories.Based in Singapore, the brand has a global footprint, operating more than 600 stores worldwide across 37 countries. The company started out in 1990, when Charles Wong and his younger brother Keith Wong worked at their parent's shoe store in the Ang Mo Kio district of Singapore. They had wanted to learn the ropes of managing a shoe business before subsequently opening their first store in 1996 at Amara Shopping Centre (now known as the 100 AM). In 2004, Charles & Keith became one of the first few companies in the world to set up an e-commerce website in an effort to expand its business, allowing the company to offer its products where it did not have a brick and mortar store. WWW.BRAND.COM
In 2001, Charles & Keith opened their first store in the Philippines, whereby 2015, they had more than 30 stores around the country. In 2004, the company ventured out of Asia and debuted in the Middle East with a store in Dubai,and another in Saudi Arabia in 2005. In 2011, the brand had over 230 stores across the world mostly based in the Middle East and Asia. As of 2015, Charles & Keith has over 300 stores worldwide. In January 2022, Charles & Keith opened its third concept boutique at Kaohsiung's E Sky Mall. Spanning approximately 302 sqm, the Kaohsiung location is the brand's largest store in Taiwan. WWW.BRAND.COM
WWW.BRAND.COM ITZY X CHARLES & KEITH The ITZY Gabine belted hobo bag is a reimagination of CHARLES & KEITH’s iconic Gabine saddle bag. This brand new silhouette is accompanied by a nifty buckle closure. The crescent-shaped bag is available in some of ITZY’s favourite seasonal colours, namely cobalt blue, green, dark moss and pastel pink — it also comes in a quirky and trendy cow print. WWW.BRAND.COM
WWW.BRAND.COM LATEST DESIGN 2023 A T R I B U T E T O T H E S T A R A N I M A L O F L U N A R N E W Y E A R 2 0 2 3 , T H E C H A R L E S & K E I T H X D I S N E Y Z O O T O P I A C O L L E C T I O N C O N S I S T S O F M O D E R N Y E T W H I M S I C A L S H O E S A N D B A G S T H A T A R E I N S P I R E D B Y J U D Y H O P P S , T H E B U N N Y P R O T A G O N I S T O F D I S N E Y ’ S A N I M A T E D F I L M , Z O O T O P I A . CHARLES & KEITH X DISNEY ZOOTOPIA COLLECTION Rendered in a classy chalk white colourway, this Judy Hopps shoulder bag will add the perfect amount of fun and whimsy to your outfits. The highlight of the bag is undoubtedly the gold-toned police badge metallic accent and hardware, which adds shine and visual interest to this simple piece. Featuring a classy rectangular silhouette that opens up into a spacious interior, this bag is both stylish and functional.
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Did You Know? Eight Discreet and Underrated Designer Handbag FENDI PEEKABOO The Fendi Peekaboo is a full leather top-handle satchel with no visible logos. Available in several sizes, you can use this purse for either work or play. Best of all, this underrated designer purse is not all over the fashion scene. It only has a lowkey following of women, but the stunning Fendi Peekaboo deserves more attention. Nonetheless, this beautiful purse is perfect for any occasion. Go with the all-black Peekaboo to match any outfit, or if you're feeling slightly adventurous, pick a Peekaboo with a different color handle than the rest of the bag. FENDI BY THE WAY The Fendi By The Way bag is one of the most underrated purses in the house of Fendi. Boston bags are timeless stables in any wardrobe because they are so classic. With their signature rectangular shape, these bags are practical and pleasing to the eye. Not a lot of women know about this bag. However, the By The Way bag is perfect for those that want to wear something different from everyone else. This purse comes in two different sizes. Although some of these bags are available in the logo canvas, most are crafted with fine leather without any visible Fendi branding, making it both underrated and understated. WWW.BRAND.COM
LOUIS VUITTON MILLA Have you always wanted a leather handbag from Louis Vuitton? Most purses from this iconic fashion house are rather loud with their signature monogram logo. However, the Louis Vuitton Milla is a very understand full leather bag that is gorgeous. The leather is exceptional quality, and the purse will last you many years. Louis Vuitton released this bag in two sizes and a dozen different colors. Best of all, you can purchase this bag from luxury consignment stores for a significant discount compared to the retail price. Even if you choose to buy retail, you will find the perfect one! DELVAUX THE BRILLIANT The luxury brand Delvaux is an old underrated fashion house specializing in handmade purses. The Brilliant is their signature bag that is crafted to last for many years. The classic shape is perfect for work and all other important formal occasions. ACNE STUDIOS MUSUBI Do you want an underrated purse both for work and play? Look no further than the Acne Studios Musubi. Available in two different sizes and lots of colors, the Musubi is a carefree leather bag that is both gorgeous and practical. Not as well known as some of the more popular luxury brands, Acne Studios is a contemporary high-end brand from Sweden. As a result, the Musubi is not as expensive as many other purses from well-known brands. The Musubi bag is underrated and understated, but this gorgeous purse is definitely arm candy. WWW.BRAND.COM
HERMES ROULIS Hermès is the top luxury brand out of all the Haute fashion houses. Aside from the legendary Hermès Birkin bag, the Hermès Roulis crossbody purse is a well-crafted underrated bag. Since its debut in 2011, the Hermès Roulis has been away from the fashion spotlight. Without visible branding like the similar Constance bag, the Roulis is much more understated. However, it is still crafted with the finest leather, just like other Hermès bags. If you are a woman that loves to use fine goods but doesn't want everyone to know what you are carrying, the Hermès Roulis is the perfect match for you. STELLA MCCARTNEY FALABELLA Are you a vegan fashion lover that is against the use of animal products? You might think that fine leather handbags are out of the question for you; however, Stella McCartney is on your side. All of her purses, shoes, and accessories are made with fake leather. The Stella McCartney Falabella bag is both an iconic and casual piece that will go with all of your outfits. Actually, the Falabella adds a little edge to your outfit with its unstructured carefree silhouette. Additionally, Stella is known for being an animal activist and environmental advocate. She vows never to use fur, leather, or any animal products in her line. MOYNAT WHEEL BB Moynat is a French luxury brand that started over 170 years ago by making trunks. The brand itself is not that well-known in the fashion industry. However, this brand is known for its craftsmanship and rich history in the luxury community. All bags from Moynat are works of art crafted by hand by experienced artisans that true fine goods lovers appreciate. The most underrated bag from Moynat is the Wheel BB. This small round purse, available in several colors, is a statement piece. With a hard case, this handbag is both structured and extremely durable. You should invest in this gorgeous Wheel BB bag if you don't want to carry the same designer purse as everyone else. WWW.BRAND.COM
4 TIPS TO CHOOSE 1)PICK A COLOUR THAT YOU LOVE A handbag for everyday use can come in any color under the sun.On one side of the rainbow, there are more neutral bags in muted shades like black and white, or untreated raw material like hemp or leather. Make sure that when choosing a handbag, you pick a color that fits into your wardrobe, whether it be a minimalist one, a flamboyant one, or something in-between. 2) Make Sure it’s Comfortable to Carry Yes, a handbag, just like your clothing has to have a comfort level that you’re happy with. Trying on handbags before you take the plunge also helps you feel the way it sits on your arm, notice if it stays on your shoulder naturally and decide if you’ll need to carry it by the handles. Every bag, like every person, is shaped differently so it may take some searching to find a handbag soulmate. But believe us, it’s worth the effort! HANDBAGS WWW.BRAND.COM
3) FIND THE PERFECT BAG FOR YOUR DAILY ROUTINE Everyone knows that a handbag is much more than just a fashion accessory, it’s a much-needed companion. When deciding how to choose a handbag for daily use, you need to think about what your average day looks like. Do you work a 9-5? Pick a bag with interior pockets that can help you organize everything you need for your commute, time spent at work, and a lipstick for that happy hour drink. The structure and interior of a bag is at the heart of its utility, make sure you pick something that works for you! 4) BUDGET WITH AN EYE ON LONG TERM COSTS A quality handbag should be seen as an investment. Much like the perfect pair of heels, a handbag for everyday use is something you will find yourself wearing for decades. So, when looking at the price tag on handbags, think long term. Sure, a two hundred ringgit bag made out of cheap materials might sound appealing, but, when you consider the fact that cheap bags have to be replaced every few months, whereas high quality bags easily last three to five years, it isn’t such a good deal. If you think long term, a wellmade bag is usually the cheaper option. Plus, it is so much better for the environment to find the perfect bag instead of compromising with cheap throw-away bags. WWW.BRAND.COM