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Roar in style with Panthère de Cartier

It dates back to 1941 when the panther first made an abstract appearance on a ladies’ wristwatch juxtaposing onyx and diamonds designed by Louis Cartier. In 1933, Jeanne Toussaint, whom Louis Cartier affectionately nicknamed “La Panthère”, took over the helm at Cartier and fleshed out the big cat in three-dimensional creations for the first time in 1935, setting the stage for Cartier jewellery’s signature artistry.

Fast-forward to the present, Cartier’s dearest emblem, the panther, makes its mark on the newest Panthère de Cartier bag in a nod to Toussaint’s creative heritage.

Fluid lines and a structured silhouette meet in this top handle to evoke the panther’s fierce elegance and magnetic allure. Its façade is completed with a jewel clasp – C for Cartier, but if you look closely, it’s a finely sculpted bangle featuring the movement of the panther. Different sizes of black lacquer spots emulating the feline’s rosettes adorn the clasp to give it life and motion.

Cartier’s accessories design studio worked closely with its High Jewellery sculptors to seamlessly translate luxury and versatility into every detail of the Panthère de Cartier bag.

Its minimalist proportion is presented in calfskin with scratch-resistant wavy grained texture and sheen, making it an ideal 9-to-5 ally. Together with the handle, the adjustable and detachable strap ensures different styling options. To top it off, its roomy interior is equipped with thoughtful compartments, pockets and portable mirror.

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3 new Longchamp bags you need this Spring/Summer 2022

Ever since its first unveiling last September, Longchamp has gotten us hooked to its Spring/Summer 2022 collection – a collection inspired by the beauty of the south of France.

Celebrtating the French art de vivre, the Spring/Summer 2022 collection highlights the use of linen towels (created in collaboration with Maison Charvet) and intricate embroidery details to evoke an intimate and summery look and feel.

In our recent interview with her, creative director Sophie Delafontaine says, “I wanted to speak about the beauty of the South of France and showcase the idea of a family home in that region, where we can finally meet and gather again with our family and friends to enjoy the French art de vivre with sunshine, warmth and great cuisine.”

But today, let’s put our focus on our favourite things from Longchamp – the bags. This Spring 2022 sees a wide array of new silhouettes including Cuir de Russie, Le Pliage Paris St Tropez, and the Roseau bucket.

The first is an icon within the house of Longchamp – the Roseau, which is a bag with over three decades of history behind it. The Roseau is perhaps the ultimate symbol of its leather heritage and savoir-faire and this season, sees the new look dressed in a variety of finishes.

Now the icon has been reimagined in the hands of Sophie in the form of a structured bucket bag starring the signature bamboo clasp.

From supple leather to the cotton canvas with floral motifs and LGP jacquard canvas with black Russian leather trim, the Roseau bucket (which comes in various sizes) captures the easy, insouciant spirit of the season and transitions perfect on all occasions – be it the streets of Paris or the quaint farmer’s market in Provence.

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On a summery note, one of the quintessential bags we must have is a good straw basket bag and Longchamp’s answer is the Le Pliage Paris St Tropez bag.

Another versatile bucket bag to add to your list, the Le Pliage Paris St Tropez bag reimagines the classic Le Pliage design with a Provence touch that features the horse icon embroidered on the straw-effect fabric.

Spacious and light, the bag is your perfect beach party or garden soiree partner for that effortless casual chic look.

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And finally, the last bucket variation from Longchamp is the Cuir de Russie bucket bag. The Longchamp famous cuir de Russie (translated as Russian leather) has always been known to be used to create the flap and handles of the iconic Le Pliage bag.

But for Spring/Summer 2022, this specific leather moves from a supporting role to the main star for the Cuir de Russie bucket bag, which highlights a structured body and distinctive grained leather texture.

Unlike the usual Le Pliage that has a zip closure, the Cuir de Russie is an open bag with a snap button closure for a minimal, yet statement design. With six distinctive shades of colour, the Cuir de Russie is a true icon set to take over the scene.

And the best way to sport this bag is to style the bag handle with a colourful Longchamp silk scarf from the Spring/Summer 2022 collection. C’est parfait!

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The Longchamp Spring/Summer 2022 collection is now available on Longchamp’s official e-commerce website and all Longchamp boutiques nationwide.

This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.

The new chapter of Fendi opens with iconic bags for Fall/Winter 2021

First making its debut on the runway in February, the Fendi Fall/Winter 2021 collection has been buzzing with excitement for all as the world marvel at the brilliance of Kim Jones as the creative director at Fendi.

Hot off his debut in Spring/Summer 2021, Kim Jones continues to prove himself as the perfect talent for Fendi, wherein Fall/Winter 2021, he decides to explore and pay homage to the legacy of the women in the Fendi family – bringing to light the femininity and savoir-faire celebrated at the Maison.

In a release, he says, “The Fendi family are women of intellect who work hard – and that’s what I wanted to celebrate. A powerful dynasty.”

EVOLVING AND ELEVATING THE READY-TO-WEAR TO ABSOLUTE LUXURY

And the stage was set and the runway presentation was a resounding success. The wardrobes of the five Fendi sisters served as the starting point of the collection’s journey – from the bell sleeves of a washed mink and bonded suede coat to the pinstripes of their office attire, which is now rendered in silken shirting or perfectly proportioned wool tailoring.

The entire collection amplifies and elevates the sisters’ personal style into a fashion dream – one that is luxurious, contemporary, confident and made for the fashion trailblazers of today.

And that leads us to the bags on the runway, where we witnessed a new chapter of Fendi being unfolded – where new silhouettes, innovations and designs surfaced to take our breath away.

FENDI FIRST BAG: THE DEBUT

Directed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, the bags of Fendi have always been iconic stunners that are set to take over the trending page and soon become a forever classic to be cherished and loved.

The top contender for this spot in Fall/Winter 2021 is the Fendi First bag, which pays homage to the off-kilter irreverence of the brand. Here, the FENDI monogram is tilted into the frame of a clutch and is presented in a deconstructed silhouette with myriad variations: from a size roomy enough to fit a tablet to a micro pouch strung as jewellery, and is rendered in shearling, leather, and exotics.

And there are many ways to wear the bag, Kim Jones shows us that clutching it in your arm makes the better statement for fashion and pose.

THE STAPLES: REIMAGINED

The Fendi Peekaboo continues to reign supreme as one of Fendi’s go-to staples where this season sees a refresh where it is distorted into new proportions and decorated with Selleria details. The new Fendi Peekaboo are all designed with the ISEEU accordion-style, where it is made to easily reveal the interior of the bag.

Each of the Peekabo seen on the runway presents different textures, finishing and accessories including teddy bear shearling, python print and grained leather, where some are decorated with a micro version of the Fendi First.

TO BAGS AND BEYOND

On the also witnessed the rebirth of Fendi Baguette in new designs, from fringed looks to furry details and even one constructed fully out of solid wood in a dark chestnut shade. While not the first time, wood is used to make a Fendi Baguette, the new reiteration served well as a fun reminder of the infinite possibilities of the silhouette.

To complement these stunning designs, Delfina Delettrez Fendi (daughter of Silvia) introduced a plethora of graphic accessories, titled Fendi O’Lock. Here, Delfina plays with the Fendi logo where it is transformed into its carabineer form, and come with padlocks that can only be opened by dialing FENDI.

Other fine touches spotted on these accessories include wax seal pendants that feature the playful Karligraphy and metal cuffs with leather and Selleria details.

Finishing off with a spring on your step, feast your eyes on the Fendi First shoes – a design that showcases architectural beauty in the form of a vertically inverted “F” that gives the illusion of a “no-heel” heel. Beautifully crafted in soft leather, these mules are definitely one to get us pumped to head out the streets in the coming months!

Discover more on www.fendi.com.

This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.