Kipling’s SoSalsa and PartyLicious Collection

Inspired by the vibrant deckchair stripes as seen on the catwalks, Kipling’s SoSalsa and PartyLicious collection presents a bold new print for the style season and the heat of the Brazilian carnival. 

Earn your stripes with these trendy bags in striped print and dramatic black accents to offset the brighter hues. Compact but not less colour packed – try the Joana, a ‘petite’ shoulder bag that’s perfect for all your little essentials in the daily cha cha cha of city living.  For something more spacious, check out the collection’s stand out shoulder tote with removable strap, the Alezia. 

You’ll be feeling the orange crush with key style Partylicious in Dazzling Beige. Zigzag chevron accents and a cute tassel front zipper complete the carnival vibes of this summer-ready shopper. 

With room for all your day-to-night gear, our signature removable shoulder strap and functional fabric, this is the bag to bring a whole lot of sunshine to your daily look. From peppery reds to a different beige, create your own colour code with bags that are all designed to inject a little crackle and pop to your daily wardrobe and bring out the city señorita in you!

Lancel’s Spring Summer 2013

LANCEL’s Canaille: A Cunning, Charming Carry-all

Lancel’s latest offering for Spring Summer 2013 is the Canaille. French for “rogue”, Canaille (pronounced kəˈnī or “cunnigh”) is a cunning hobo that lives up to its name. Its deceptively simple silhouette belies many unconventional, discreet details: 2 hidden magnet side pockets on the outside; 2 separate spacious compartments with reverse double zips; interiors lined with luxurious microfiber suede; and a flat pocket, a phone pocket and a zipped pocket inside.

 

The multiple compartments and pockets make for easy organization for women who carry their lives in their bags. Moreover, the Canaille is made of unique, exceptionally supple grained young bull leather from the plateau of Bythinia (ancient region of Turkey) in the Black Sea region. So in spite of its generous proportions, this bag is surprisingly soft and lightweight, with a wide shoulder strap for extra comfort. 

The Canaille was considerately crafted by Lancel for women who prefer such a streamlined, practical carry-all, but with little thoughtful touches that let it stand out, like the bag charm with the distinctive Lancel double L featured on the strap, the signature Lancel tassels/pompoms, or the clever reverse zippers which make the bag ergonomic for even left-handed ladies. 

In elegant, easy-to-wear colors of black, ivory, saffron and stone, the Canaille is certainly a most charming addition to Lancel’s Spring Summer 2013 collection,

L de Lancel: A Bag for Elles

Elles are French women, Parisian women and – more generally – all women blessed with natural chic, with effortless elegance, with style. To them, Lancel dedicates the L. From now on, the Maison has decided to devote itself to women like this – Lancel’s heroines: Parisian icons, women of the world, women of sparkling wit. With the L, the Maison of fine leather goods – founded in 1876 – pays tribute to an attitude, to a way of being chic.

The L is intended for women who are sensual without overdoing it, reserved as opposed to shy, spiritual rather than intellectual, neo-classical yet deceptively well-behaved: women who require nothing – or rather, almost nothing – to be elegant.

That almost nothing is the hallmark of the L. But achieving it is a complex process. The L is a study in less-is-more, whose subtlety resides in the refinement of the work which brought it into being. Its origins lie in the understated chic of a vintage 1970’s model from the Maison’s archives. At that time, the fashion was for simple bags with a timeless functionality. It has provided Lancel with an ideal foundation to display the leather working savoir-faire, high quality leathers and purity of design which epitomize the Maison. Today, this neoclassical spirit is represented by Lancel’s new model, the L: a large size bag which encapsulates the Maison’s new direction. 

With the L, there is less decoration, fewer accessories and no jewelry. Nothing but the discrete emblem of two L-shaped metal clasps.

The L evokes legendary Parisian figures like Anouk Aimée in Claude Lelouch’s 1966 film A Man and a Woman, or the timeless style of Jackie Kennedy. Jacqueline Bisset and Charlotte Rampling are further incarnations of the distinctly Parisian femininity to which Lancel pays homage.

The L ushers in a new era for the Maison: a return to the essentials, to the foundations of the style incarnated by these icons of elegance, to a distinctly Parisian sense of chic.

The L is crafted in calf’s leather from the best Italian tanneries: its quality is another sign of the desire to set new standards.

A movable interior pocket is part of its DNA, but it remains a secret detail, known only to the woman who wears it. For what distinguishes the L is its discretion. Like the clean lines and impeccable drape of a perfectly cut evening jacket, it is an affair of invisible details. This understated luxury has already made the L a cult object. Lancel: 6 letters that define a new sense of luxury and the subtle charm of today’s bourgeoisie. The small L is more compact, more insolent, yet retains all the preppy charm of its sister model. With its strap fully extended, it exudes a uniquely 1970’s style. As on the larger model, its flap has L-shaped metal clasps at each corner, subtly denoting its Lancel pedigree. With a shortened strap, the small L may be worn on the shoulder, beneath the arm. It too contains a movable pocket, enabling essential items to be kept apart. Its workmanship and fine leathers conform to the same high standards. Like the larger model, it is lined with microsuede. The small L will also be available in precious leather versions. The large size XL exists in a several leathers and colours. Crafted from richly textured smooth calf’s leather – processed at the finest Italian tanneries and bathed in a deep dye –the large size is graced with a timeless elegance, a style both smart and serene. The Lancel signature is suggested by the unique discretion of simple L-shaped metal clasps – a far cry from logos and monograms. It is thus in keeping with the new spirit of the Maison of fine leather goods: luxury that speaks in a whisper. 

Inspired by a 1970s vintage Lancel piece, the French Attitude encapsulates the timeless elegance that defines the Maison, as well as the always alluring spirit of French style.

The simple satchel from the 70s is revitalized with a touch of boho chic: smooth, eye-catching two-tone leather from a tannery in Tuscany; a unique hook clasp to secure the contents of the bag; a removable long strap for versatility and ease; and a flap in trompe l’oeil revealing meticulous craftsmanship in the saddler stitching of the seams.

In classic colors of black and pepper, the French Attitude is perfect for women on the go, who look effortlessly stylish in spite of their active lifestyles. The feisty yet refined bag evokes images of young, smart Parisiennes, whether strolling leisurely by the banks of the Seine or dashing past the shops along the Champs Elysees. This innate, carefree confidence is exactly what French Attitude is all about, and lives on in Lancel.

All bags are exclusively available at Lancel’s boutique in Shangri-la Plaza. 

LANCEL'S New Collection Unveiled

    

       The quintessential French woman is surrounded by a certain mystique and a fine grasp of je ne sais quoi (“I don’t know what,” the French attitude of not caring too much). Fashionable yet effortless, nonchalant and seemingly unaffected, her manner of dress is guided by pure instinct, and it is this instinct that Lancel represents. As a brand that has, for 135 years now, been the premier name in handbags and luggage, it embodies the Parisian spirit while taking on a global outlook, keeping true to its fundamental values of daring, imagination, and innovation.

       The shifting of seasons is a momentous occasion in France, where it also means a change in wardrobe, and for Fall/Winter 2012-2013, Lancel has come up with a new range of collections to mark the shift. The collection features two new vintage series: La Charmeuse, which is inspired by the soft, curvy female figures of the 18^th century; La Galante, which brings back the vintage looks of 1974. 

       These two vintage collections as well as additions to the classic collections were launched in the Philippines this September 13, a special event attended by Xavier Le Borgne, the Head of Branded Retail at Lancel, who has been with the company since September 2011. His expertise in luxury goods and jewelry was honed by his education in Marketing and Finance in Cleveland State University in Ohio, U.S.A. and furthered by his many years of experience in the fashion and apparel industry in New York City.

       One of the additions to Lancel’s classic collections is the Premiere Flirt Tote, a spin-off from the classic bucket bag style. Light, handy, and resolutely modern, it is the ultimate incarnation of pure French nonchalance.

 Le Brigitte Bardot, (“BB” for short) on the other hand, pays tribute to the 1960s French screen siren and sex symbol by launching a new denim-themed version  suited for the leisurely pace of city living. The BB collection is one of the most popular among the younger generation, who often harbor a fascination for Bardot’s era and its bohemian spirit. Meanwhile, L’Adjani, another line inspired by a French actress, the beautiful Isabelle Adjani, retains its unique silhouette but using exceptional lambskin and mock python leather.

       In celebration of its 135^th year, Lancel has also come up with an entirely new collection — L’Angèle by Lancel. This bag is named after Angèle Lancel, who founded Lancel in 1876. Strong-willed and forward-looking, she created handbags and leather accessories for discriminating women, unique creations that are as elegant as they are impertinent, as stylish as they are functional. The L’Angele’s silhouette is inspired by one of Lancel’s vintage handbags from the 1960s, as can be seen in the generous lines and the curve of the champagne-colored clasps. Inside, a whole chapter of Lancel’s history opens up: with an ingenious mechanism to fix upright the mirror flap, creating a vanity with which to check your makeup.

       The current pride of Lancel is the Daligramme collection. The Daligramme is Lancel’s interpretation of Salvador Dali’s “daligramas” (a secret language characterized by an alphabet dedicated to his muse, Gala). It comes in a range of styles like the small crossbody bag Dalidol Limited Edition, the Dalichic handbag, the Dalfini shopping tote, the Daligala bucket bag, the Dalidream day pouch, the Dalistory and Dalisecret handbags, the Dalinight overnight bag, and the Dalirious tote.

       The classic Elsa Sellier collection is celebrating its 25^th year, and the traditional series is being reintroduced in new fun colours..    in coated canvas and smooth leather,  styles in the collection include the Elsa bowling bag, the Elsa shopper, the Elsa document case, and of course the iconic Elsa bucket bag that comes in trendy colors like ruby pink, pepper, royal blue and celadon green.

       French Flair takes inspiration from French women noted for their grace, their natural beauty, and their unique but measured sense of style that is so often imitated. French Flair comes in a delicious assortment of midnight blue, ruby, black, azure, red, saffron, and pepper. The line also features new exotic leathers, including mock python skin in black or natural, among others.

About the Brand

       Maison Lancel was founded in 1876 by Angèle—a smart and vivacious woman who opened a shop nears the Opéra Garnier. There, she sold articles for smokers, but eventually ventured into ornaments and accessories for ladies. The turn of the century marked a change in fashion and lifestyles and so the Maison’s activities focused on ladies’ accessories and decorative objects. As part of the change, the classic purse was replaced with the handbag.

       Lancel’s creativity was further reinforced in the Roaring Twenties, where the windows of its stores (that grew from a modest 10 in the 1900 to 17 in 1917) became showcases for decorative tableware, clocks, jewelry, phonographs, cameras, and later on luggage—items that manifested the love for travel and exploration in this era.

       In 1927, Lancel developed its legendary bucket bag—an icon of the French Légèreté, and this style was reintroduced as Premiere Flirt in 2006. Two years after, Maison Lancel moved inside in Place de L’Opéra, the building where its flagship store remains until this day. During the time between the two World Wars marked intense growth for the brand, which brought about new products like the “Lancel Aviona trunk” and the “Umbrella Bag.”

       In the 1950s, Lancel launched its first “supple” luggage Kangourou, signaling the beginning of the era of modern luggage. In the 1980s, the Bucket bag was re-edited under the name of Elsa, which quickly became one of the brand’s bestsellers. Another innovation was the interpretation of Salvador Dali’s “daligramas” (a secret language characterized by an alphabet dedicated to his muse, Gala) by creating the Dali, a unique collector’s bag dedicated to Gala.

The turn of the millennium signaled the start of the intense focus of Lancel on its leather goods. This time they took their inspiration from Alice Taglioni, the blonde muse of French Cinema and Olympic champion Laure Manaudou. Other ambassadors include Isabelle Adjani, which prompted the creation of the Adjani handbag. In 2010, the brand turned to Brigitte Bardot, the legendary actress who inspired the Brigitte Bardot bag—a piece that evokes her sensuality and femininity.