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Kipling goes Bohemian for Spring/Summer 2005. The latest collection combines fashion and pragmatism to cater to both business travellers and holidaymakers | |
BELGIUM. Kipling, the bags and leathergoods supplier, goes for “˜Bohemian revival’ for its Spring/Summer 2005 collection.
For travellers who prefer to stay within the convention, there are hard-wearing bags in monochromatic colours offered under the “˜Vintage’, “˜Travel’ and “˜A*Pen’ lines.
No spring/summer collection is complete without some bright holiday numbers, and for both the young and mature holidaymakers, Kipling offers easy-wear bags and luggage in bright nylon materials.
The collection consists of:
Basic: Featuring graphic prints inspired by the paintings of Paul Gaughin in pastel colours such as Atoll Blue, Milkshake, Lime and Sand. With pockets, zips and Velcro fastenings. Latest additions include the Seoul backpack, the Nemo rectangular pack and the “must-have bag”, the red Morissey handbag with double crosswise zip fastening.
Travel: Two-in-one travel bags incorporating removable pockets, pouches and toilet bags in a go-anywhere piece of luggage. Featuring the New Wall Street trolley case, Kangaroo backpack and trolley and Coast travel bag with double crosswise zips.
Basic Small Leathergoods: A colourful line comprising two-tone wallets, purses, clutch bags and key-ring holders, which are also available in black or natural leather. Key-ring holders are available in strawberry, orange and banana shapes.
Basic Girly: A very bright “girly range of ladylike little bags”. The most outstanding item is the mini backpack in the form of a monkey (Benny) to hold mobile phones.
If: Targeted at the young and trendy, the line features marine life motifs in bright colours on clutch bags, beach bags, swim bags, pouch-style shoulder bags and totes.
Be A Star: Femininity redefined, says Kipling on the cream- or rose-coloured little bags in moiré nylon and bodypacks with leather fasteners. Not too sporty, not too dressy, but practical. The ‘Be A Star’ range also comes with a matching umbrella and hat.
Phi: Small, light multi-purpose nylon bags in two styles. Available in a black-and-green combination.
Vintage: The rugged line of bags and luggage with sturdy seams for men and women on the go features light-coloured on Mono shoulder bags, Reef pouch-style shoulder bags and Athos single-strap backpacks. More styles are available. The line also features military-inspired luggage items such as the Rickshaw haversack, the Gobi trolley case and the New Sahara tough travel bag with additional large front pocket in faded khaki, Desert beige or Aviator blue nylon.
A*Pen: Comprising “˜masculine’ and business-type luggage such as the Executive work bag, the Lawyer padded laptop case, the Supervisor rucksacks, the Commitment backpacks and a variety of trolley cases in similar design.
477: The “˜college kids’ line goes for urban influence, offering backpacks in contrasting colour combinations. The latest addition to this line is the Cylinder 477 handbag for sporty young women.
Ninety-Nines: Aimed at women of all ages, for all occasions. The highlight for next season is the zip-up bags with large outer pockets and little tote bags with shoulder straps. Available in greyish-green or cocoa brown.
For details, contact Kipling at Tweemonstraat 258, 2100 Antwerp, Belgium; tel:+32 3 265 65 65; fax: +32 3 265 66 66; email: marieestelle.gerard@kipling.com; website: www.kipling.com.
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