This May, Kipling launched its You’re Sew Kipling monogramming service; a #MakeHappy initiative that introduces an innovative and here-to-stay service that allows users the option of personalising their new Kipling bags and small accessories.
From 1 June 2016 onwards, the monogram embroidery service* will be permanently available at all Kipling boutiques, chargeable at a minimal fee of $10, on selected bag and accessory styles.
Reflecting the signature bold and vibrant personality of Kipling, customers can pick from an array of quality coloured threads, and three font types to embroider on selected positions on their bags, giving users the joy of a Kipling bag they can call their very own, or as a gift to someone dear.
Swing Back to Work with Kipling
With the summer holidays coming to an end, Kipling has designed a perfect collection that is both stylish and sleek to ease the modern day woman back into her everyday routine, carrying her elegantly through Fall with two stunning capsule collections.
Works Collection
This collection is the perfect match for any professional women balancing their work and home life, relieving any unnecessary back-to-work stress. With rich and luxurious coloured designs and an added key feature of thoughtful padded shoulder straps, this collection offers lightweight and diverse styles that help ease the load off any one’s shoulders while allowing easy pairing of outfits throughout the work week.
Being organized on-the-go has never been so easy with the Superwork Double Handle tote. With its key organizational features, the practical tote boasts an adjustable cross body strap as well as functional pockets and holders, keeping essentials safe and easy to locate.
Two other must-have items from Kipling’s Fall collection are the Deeda backpack in Craft Black and Kaitlyn in True Blue Emboss. The Deeda backpack comes with padded shoulder straps to help relieve back stress while the Kaitlyn bag comes in practical and stylish tonal printed patterns, leading the way with the latest tech trends.
Fall Twist Collection
The Fall Twist Collection kicks off the season with four youthful and fresh styles, including the best-selling City Backpack, and specially designed style for Asia, the Keeya mini bag.
Likewise, the newly released Moulin – a slick compact bucket bag with functional pockets that fits everyday essentials, and Orinthia – an A4-fitting tote that provides the ultimate practicality for organized, always on-the-go women, are available in Blue and Berry shades, giving off a warm and feminine connection.
Both the Works and Fall Twist Collections will be available at all Kipling stores from
late July 2016 onwards, while stocks last.
Kipling Fall 2016 Collection
Aside from their back to work collection, Kipling continues to impress fans this Fall with its famous lightweight and super versatile designs. Constantly creating the perfect product, Kipling has a bag to accompany any fashion-forward woman on-the-go from home to nights out, providing styles to suit all occasions.
Basic Plus Capsule Collection
Designed to bring happiness, functionality and the perfect accompaniment to any outfit, the Basic Plus Capsule Collection features key trends of the season whilst providing practical styles for women to create different looks. In this collection, popular shoulder bags and backpacks come in berry hues and a rich palette of fierce Red and elderberry or autumnal pops of Plum and Yellow, providing a more feminine look. Alluring prints and embossing have also been infused into the capsule collection to add texture and give the collection an elegant look.
A new addition to Kipling’s vast product offering is the Faye Fever bag, a chic embossed and printed nylon design created by heated embossed rollers, giving the range a unique 3D look that comes in warm fall hues as well as stunning gradient pink, which makes it wearable for all occasions. Another newcomer to the Kipling family is the Carme bag which features an array of practical organizational compartments like an improved drawstring fastening, adjustable straps and zip pockets for added security.
Rounding off the capsule range is the Earthbeat bag, a chic cross-body bag in ombre print that creates a beautiful blend of the season’s colours. Also equipped with a large zipped flap pocket with a magnetic closure, this spacious design allows women to head out with ease and practicality. Bags from the capsule collection offers a stylish twist to Kipling’s renowned mascot in a durable silver hardware monkey key chain, providing a more sophisticated and polished finishing.
KAEON Collection
The KAEON Collection is a range of products that features the brand’s signature mixology of bold hues and bold fabrics, expressed through an array of premium quality styles crafted with innovative and sustainable components. The highlight of this collection is its sophisticated fabric made from 37% of PET recycled polyester with a production process that uses 90% less water than usual. This resonates well with Kipling’s corporate social responsibility whilst offering a stylish and lightweight fabric that is easy to maintain and is sustainable for the future as well. Crafted with luxurious microfibre and brushed polyester, the collection boasts ultra-soft textures and a suede-like feel. This collection combines traditional patterns with high-tech fabrics, and is adorned with stylish leather accents, adding a twist which oozes individuality and style.
Key pieces include the On a Roll backpack in Berry, which features a push button closure and zip pockets for access to small belongings, as well as press studs on either side which allow the bag to expand and adapt to any everyday scenario. Taking inspiration from Old Master paintings, rich autumnal hues of deep Purple and Egyptian Blue is combined with elegant new bohemian prints to elevate the look of the chic Superwork and Life Saver bags in this collection. Both shoulder bags offer an abundance of space for belongings, featuring functional pockets to help anyone stay organized throughout the day.
Basic Plus Collection
This range consists of dynamic, casual accessories that are ideal for any adventure. Bright seasonal shades adorn new key pieces such as the Elysia bag in Berry, which is a fresh style modified from Orelie, Kipling’s best-selling handbag. Also available is the Syro bag and Creativity L in Plum Purple, providing essential spacious compartments to organize every day essentials, whilst the Brownie purse in Berry allows carrying around key belongings in a compact yet stylish wallet.
Completing the range is the stunning Herridage Floral Print, a new print for Kipling Asia, which fuses together fun flower motifs with elegant tones of light purple and ivory. This new colourway decorates Kipling’s classic Defea S bag and is sure to put a spring in steps and smiles on faces.
The Basic Plus Capsule Collection, KAEON Collection and Basic Plus Collection will be available at all Kipling stores from August 2016 onwards, while stocks last.
Travel with Kipling in Jet-Setting Style
Whether escaping to new cities or going on a short getaway, Kipling wants to be part of creating your unforgettable memories with its newest Travel collection. The new range incorporates ultra-functional and stylish accessories in eye-catching, lightweight fabrics, perfect for the long school holidays ahead.
Alex Bloom Exclusive Collection
A collection that is highly anticipated, Kipling introduces Alex Bloom – an exclusive collection designed by the acclaimed Canadian painter and illustrator Alexandra Lavasseur, whose works have been featured in international magazines and festivals, as well as exhibited in prestigious museums and galleries. One of Alexandra Levasseur’s career highlight was her series of illustrations for SHOWstudio during Fashion Week in Milan where she created artwork pieces that represented her interpretation of famous Italian designers such as Prada, Gucci and Versace.
In collaboration with Kipling, Alexandra Lavasseur injects Diamond Blacks, vibrant Reds and jazzy Blues to Kipling’s usually vibrant styles to deliver unique differentiation in style and versatility. The collection’s print features steely toned blooms and winter florals, taking inspiration from flora and fauna, and elements of Kipling’s trademark monkey to reflect Alexandra Levasseur’s signature mishmash design, evoking memories of the season.
First from the exclusive collection is the Art M in Alex Bloom print which features luxurious leather accents and combined textures to add an opulent touch to the perfect weekend bag. This juxtaposition of style and functionality carries through into the more compact Art XS and the purposeful Experience backpack, an elevated style with silver hardware and a dedicated space for a tablet or laptop. This stylish and versatile collaboration can be mixed in an abundance of shades and styles for that flawless look during trips.
Alternatively, classic Kipling pieces such as the Youri Spin 55 suitcase offers added storage convenience and is perfectly partnered with any of the handheld styles. Each piece is perfectly suited to an overnight stay.
City Capsule Collection
Designed for fun day trips, the extensive line utilizes new woven and cracked metal style fabrics that are full of personality and flair.
These sophisticated textures can be seen across the Bagtrack backpack that can also be carried by hand. Casual and diverse, the backpack also mixes easily with daily outfit choices. The range extends with the Sophronia in Plum Metal, a small shoulder bag with an array of well-designed compartments to help you stay organized and on-trend during outings or trips. On the other hand, Luxestagious in Diamond Black is a new large A4-fitting shoulder bag with leather handles that match well with its deluxe wovens, providing a luxurious mix and match look this Fall.
The Alex Bloom Exclusive Collection and City Capsule Collection will be available at all Kipling stores from September 2016 onwards, while stocks last.
Kipling Boutiques
313@somerset | 313 Orchard Rd, #B1-31/32
Bugis Junction | 200 Victoria St, #01-25/25A
ION Orchard | 2 Orchard Turn, #B3-61
VivoCity | 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-96
Kipling Departmental Stores
Isetan Scotts | 350 Orchard Road, Level 1
OG Albert | 60 Albert Street, Level 1
OG Orchard Point | 160 Orchard Road, Level 1
OG People’s Park | 100 Upper Cross Street, Level 2
Takashimaya | 391B Orchard Rd, Level 2