American fashion and lifestyle house Michael Kors is marking World Handbag Day (10 October) in style with a homepage takeover of The Moodie Davitt Report and an elegant treatment of our mobile site.
The makeover showcases the brand’s Fall 2025 global campaign, London flagship and fresh iterations of hero bag styles.
The Fall 2025 campaign stars Brand Ambassadors British singer/model Suki Waterhouse and American actor Logan Lerman, captured by Australian photographer Lachlan Bailey against the cinematic backdrop of Rome.
Styled by French stylist Emmanuelle Alt, the duo celebrate the Eternal City’s spirit in a series of striking visuals that spotlight the season’s key looks. The campaign showcases statement outerwear, fringed details and the new silhouettes of the house’s celebrated Nolita and Hamilton handbags.
It is set among Roman landmarks such as the Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps and the Fountain of Acqua Paola.
The campaign films, directed by Paris fashion film director Samuel Rixon, follow Waterhouse and Lerman through their daily routines in Rome. The footage features Don Henley’s song All She Wants to Do is Dance – re-recorded exclusively for the campaign by Waterhouse. Lerman is shown rehearsing and taking the lead on the film set.
“Rome, for me, is just a city that inspires awe, no matter how much time I spend there. It’s cinematic, it’s dramatic, it’s urban, it’s got a pulse and it has all this incredible natural beauty and history,” said Founder Michael Kors.
“When you combine that with the modern laid-back elegance of Suki Waterhouse and the classic movie star energy that Logan Lerman brings, it creates an unforgettable campaign.”
The Fall 2025 season also marks the continuation of Michael Kors’ Hotel Stories content series, which celebrates the brand’s connection between fashion and travel. This season spotlights the Grand Hotel Plaza, a historic landmark in the heart of Rome known for its cinematic heritage and proximity to the Spanish Steps.
The building serves as both a backdrop and narrative anchor for the campaign’s social and digital storytelling. Additional Rome-themed content will appear across the brand’s social channels, ecommerce platforms and email marketing.
Nolita and Hamilton return with new silhouettes
A highlight of the Fall collection is the reimagining of Michael Kors’ Nolita and Hamilton handbags. The Nolita has been redesigned in a more compact silhouette, featuring an adjustable shoulder strap that converts the bag from shoulder to messenger. Available in leather, nubuck and signature-print canvas, the top-zip design is finished with a bubble charm and multiple interior pockets.
Michael Kors is expanding the Hamilton collection – first launched in 2009 – with the debut of the Hamilton Moderne, a fresh evolution of one of the brand’s most recognisable handbags.
Inspired by a vintage travel bag discovered by Kors in a flea market, the original Hamilton satchel is a cornerstone of the brand’s accessories offer. The Hamilton Moderne retains the round lock from the original design while introducing updated materials and contemporary silhouettes, from rich suede with fringe to signature-print canvas. It is available in a variety of sizes and styles, including a large satchel, tote and compact shoulder tote.
Kors commented: “I always feel that a perfect classic never goes out of style. The re-introduction of our Hamilton bag proves that good design is timeless. Modern updates take this bag to new levels of both fashion and function that are perfect for life today.”
Michael Kors opens doors to new London home
Michael Kors has opened a flagship store at 187-191 Regent Street in London. Spanning two floors and 848sq m, the space reflects the brand’s latest design concept, inspired by the Michael Kors jet-set lifestyle.
The flagship offers a complete assortment of ready-to-wear, handbags, small leathergoods, footwear, sunglasses, watches and jewellery, including a dedicated selection from Michael Kors Men’s.
The interior features polished marble, sleek wood finishes, plush textiles and a palette of warm neutrals and natural textures to create an inviting environment. Expansive windows, floating displays and dynamic lighting enhance the sense of space and ease, inviting customers to immerse themselves in the brand’s seasonal campaigns and storytelling.
To mark the opening, the store is hosting a Make Your Own Charm bar every Friday to Sunday from 18 September to 12 October. The activation, created in collaboration with local artists, offers customers the opportunity to personalise handbag charms through live in-store workshops.
“I’m thrilled to be reopening on Regent Street with our new store concept, which is all about pared-down luxury and sophisticated glamour. Our new store epitomises the incredible mix of styles you find in London. It’s confident, cool, understated and modern – the perfect destination to immerse yourself in our brand’s rich heritage,” commented Kors. ✈
