I bought my very first leather satchel in 2006, when leather satchels weren’t a popular fashion essential and certainly not looked upon as an attractive alternative to a handbag (unless you were into vintage and vintage styles). I had become more and more invested in vintage fashion, particularly 60s vintage (the 1920s had yet to [...]
At the launch of Levi’s’ Paris Flagship store (as detailed in my article here), amongst its vintage inspired and eco-efficient interior and it’s substantial collections; LVC, Red Label, Made & Crafted et al, I had the good fortune to speak briefly with Lise Van Alsenoy – Women’s Merchandising & Design Director, Anit Van [...]
“Born in Europe, denim’s function and adaptable form found a perfect home in untamed America with the invention of jeans; then, as now, denim makes our lives easier by making us comfortable; and gives us a little bit of history every time we put it on.” (Downey, 7)
Last week Paris [...]
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