Style & Fashion

Stand Out This Spring with Handbags from Kipling

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Kipling is keeping fashion fresh this season with fabulous new collections featuring bright colors, nautical-inspired prints and the brand’s first leather offerings. Key seasonal colors such as Rose Hip, Sun Glow, and Blue Lagoon complement the fashion prints and patterns.  From stylish prints to leather bags, the Kipling Spring/Summer 2007 collection has the perfect bag for every lifestyle.

If you are looking for everyday sophistication, the Club Collection is the ultimate in casual chic. The collection features nylon bags in classic colors like cream and noir with complementary leather trim. And of course each bag includes a signature swinging leather Kipling monkey charm and embossed Kipling logo on the side of the bag.

The collection also marks the first leather offerings from Kipling. A great leather handbag can be tricky to find without breaking the bank. But with Kipling, stylish women can easily own a variety of functional and sophisticated leather handbags in an assortment of fashionable styles. All are made from luxurious top grain cowhide leather. And with colors like Vintage Brown, Timeless Black, Fashionable Coral and Summer Off White, you’re ensured the bags will remain in style for years to come. Popular styles include Sophie, a medium-sized handbag and Charlize, a small shoulder bag.

For the perfect bag for a night on the town, look no further than the Hip Collection. These bags adds a touch of sexiness to any outfit. Made in crushed nylon and enhanced with a laminate treatment, each piece has a slight glow that accents its bold color. Perforated fabric detailing, prominent hardware and a completely redesigned Kipling monkey charm add to the sexiness of the line, making it perfect for today’s urban, trendy woman. Each piece is available in Ink, Foxy Fuchsia or Gold Powder. Look for the Katie, a shoulder bag with two front zip pockets,  the Anne, a medium pouch with a thin wrist strap and the Reese, a large travel tote for the jet-setting trendy girl.

For a fun bag that can take you anywhere from the beach to the gym to the airport to the mall, the If Collection has you covered. Fabricated in crushed nylon, the collection features two key prints: the retro-inspired Costa, and nautical-inspired Loveboat. In addition to handbags, the If Collection features coordinating wallets, wristlets, iPod cases, and more. Popular styles of the Costa include Symi, a large coin purse and Parma, a medium, north-south handbag. Favorite Loveboat styles include Chronos, a travel tote, Elba, a horizontal shoulder bag and Terni, a small handbag.

For the girl on the go, the Kipling travel collection is a must. The collection is made to complement other pieces from the same line, resulting in stylish, colorful luggage sets tailor-made for today’s adventurous woman. For the perfect starter piece, look for the New York, which features a large expandable trolley. Each piece features a light grey PVC backing that comes tone-on-tone with the lining color, while the inside protective mesh matches the outside color of the bags. For Spring and Summer, Kipling is introducing their luggage in new fashion colors including Rose Hip and Blue Lagoon.

Two other great collections are Working Life and Kipling’s Denim Collection. Working Life helps you do just that—work! The oversized workbags large enough to fit a wide-screen computer–perfect for today’s working woman. And the playful colors are sure to liven up even the drabbest work week. The Denim Collection uses a denim-effect crinkled nylon, combining form and functionality with the latest styles. A Kipling charm chain featuring the iconic Kipling monkey and logo also adorn each bag.

Founded in 1987 with its name inspired by the author of The Jungle Book, Kipling has evolved beyond its original roots of providing high quality backpacks into a distinctive, worldwide brand offering a range of carryalls for a variety of lifestyles. Its bags are effortlessly stylish, colorful and fun as well as practical and durable enough for even the most active individual.

Spring/Summer styles are available now at Kipling stores in Miami, FL; Garden City, NY; Rockaway, NJ; San Francisco, CA; and Los Angeles, CA.; in addition to Macy’s and Dillard’s department stores and other fine retailers throughout the country. So go get a jump-start on the new season and find yourself a stylish new bag, because you’re never fully dressed without the right handbag.

www.Kipling.com.

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Kyra Lausmann