Trend Setter

Monday September 8, 2008

Kipling unveils Autumn/ Winter '08 collection

The famous Belgian brand touted to be the best women's casual bag brand in the world has unveiled its Autumn/Winter collection.

It is reported that 28 Kipling bags are sold every minute somewhere in the world and in Belgium, there are more Kipling bags than people!

The extensive Kipling collection is suitable for all occasions, and caters to all ages and walks of life.

Kiplings Autumn/ Winter Collection '08 has a funky range of bags and accessories. (Model is holding a bag from the IF range.)

Casual everyday bags are available in many colours with a unique combination of elements that make Kipling bags instantly recognisable.

Iconic details such as the monkey logo, embellishments, zippers and use of nylon make the bags stand out from the rest.

Here's a sneak peek at what Kipling's latest collection has to offer the hip and trendy crowd:

IF

The range offers designs for every type of woman. Bold prints are carefully thought out so they perfectly match most fashion colours during the autumn/winter season.

Basic

Not only do the Basic bags look casual and cool, but they are also functional. The collection is all about simple lines and shapes. No prints this time, but novel trendy colours for work and play.

Left: Frieze - practical design that can easily hold all your A4s. Right: Shia - a handy, compact cross-over with practical pockets.

Vintage

The easy-going bags inspired by and created for modern city life is a contemporary collection for adventurous girls. Expect strong styles such as enormous logos, leather buckles, zips and simple practical designs.

Left: Rimo - an oversized and handy shoulder bag with removable shoulder straps. Right: Riyad - a medium duffel bag with removable shoulder straps.

Hip

Glam up your outfit with bags from the Hip range, which is every trendsetter's dream. The collection is about splendour, glitz and glamour. In this new season, metallics make way for the next big thing – velvet. The new range sees affordable and sexy velvet bags that will complement the metallics collection.

Left: Katie - Kipling's flagsihp model that is highly functional. Right: Velvet Selma - Cool, sophisticated yet laid back.

Left: Elin - a flash little bag with a convenient wristband that goes well with your fav jeans or cocktail dress. Right: Tracey - small shoulder bag reminiscent of haute couture.

Thrill

The new collection is for the fashion-conscious woman who is natural and elegant. Expect strong designs with uncluttered lines and clever details crafted from Italian leather. The bags have designer looks with a strong casual touch.

Left: Agyness - a sublime A4-sized bag. Right: Rachel in Elm Green - highly functional and femininely elegant.

The large Jada wallet - a favourite among shoppers who love to be organised.

Vintage leather

Rock 'n' roll meets street wear attitude in this collection that will set the trend this Autumn. Kipling pays homage to style icons such as models Kate Moss and Agyness Deyn and Belgian singer Axelle Red with a line that represents unadulterated rock 'n' roll. Vintage Leather bags are tough, feminine, highly original and very functional.

Jannu l - a medium-sized cross bag available in Camel, Oil Green (pic) Dark Brown and Bordeaux colours.

G*Rilla Girlz

A fun and stylish yet daring collection with lots of colours and cool, imaginative prints. The G*rilla Girlz accessories are must-haves for the hip and trendy as they reflect one's personality. Show off your own style or change your look according to your mood by mixing and matching the affordable accessories.

Zouk L with Fun Scales print.

City

A very successful line that has been around for two seasons. For the smart and feminine woman, these bags are immediately recognisable and truly unique with clever styles and stylish colours. The nylon bags are trendy on the outside and functional on the inside as they even come with dedicated compartments for the mobile phone and iPod.

Letf: Ester - a snazzy little shoulder bag. Right: Joanne s - the City line's iconic handbag with removable strap.