Helena Christensen for Kipling

International luggage and lifestyle brand, Kipling has paired with renowned, global icon, Helena Christensen for an exciting, new collection: Helena Christensen for Kipling ...

Kipling prides themselves on doing collaborations that are the perfect fit and Helena is no exception. With her diverse lifestyle juggling family life, her supermodel and photography work and goodwill, Helena ties in well with Kipling's passion, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. 

"Kipling is a brand that I have used for so many years; it's a part of my travel. Working with the design team has been a great eye-opener, understanding and appreciate all of the elements to consider in order to make a bag durable and long lasting whilst having true credentials in style and being fashion led." said Helena. 

Helena’s Kipling collection is inspired by her life and captured through her eyes; from a snapshot taken of a pink rose in spring or the leather of an antique chair. The medium rose bag is the focus of the collection, with the elegant photo-print design taken from one of her personal favourite shots. 

The vintage feel and dusky pink shade represent Helena’s passion for capturing unique beauty, whilst the trademark Kipling structure ensures a tote that is as timelessly practical as it is striking. The collection also includes designs that show Helena’s feel for vintage fabrics with touches of lace print alongside classic tan leather. 

The Helena Christensen for Kipling Collection will be available in South Africa in October 2013.

Designer Collection by Busby Leather

Renowned South African Brand, Busby, introduces its new Designer Collection, set to launch in November 2013 in all Fraser stores and leading Luggage Retailers. This exclusive range is a selection of premium leather handbags and purses ...

Built on the Busby Heritage of 80 years of the finest quality leather pieces, and based on key international designs, the new collection is supreme in both form and function. Two variations of the finest cow hide leather are used in the meticulous craftsmanship of each collection piece. Extremely soft leather is taken from the first leather of cow hide and harder, more structured leather, called Suffiano Leather is used from the second layer of the skin. In silhouettes inspired by global trends, the collection includes 9 unique designs in timeless, striking shades of black, blue, stone, and deep pink. Each Piece is complete with gold signature branding and features zinc hardware.

The Designer Collection by Busby Leather range launches with a Campaign, shot by local photographers from "I See A Different You". Communicating the chic, city-ctyle design of the product, the images engage with the modern, global woman

From Russia with Love ... from Charlotte Olympia

Everyone from Keira Knightly to Sarah Jessica Parker adore British shoe-designer Charlotte Olympia Dellal and my Little Russian Heart skipped a beat when I saw these cheeky pieces from her Pre-Fall 2012 Collection ...

'Baboushka' Bag £375.00

Charlotte is Notorious for her playful accents, whimsical and at times, even slightly surreal aesthetics, and the inclusion of Russian imagery in her collection adds a Delightfully Quirky Charm. 

'Ava' Shoe £515.00

The traditional Russian nesting doll, called a Matryoshka, consists of a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size, placed inside one another.

These 'Anastasia' Sandals are just too Adorable! ♥

As adorable as Matryoshka Dolls can be (I’ve seen them in practically every theme imaginable, believe me on that one), it has never crossed my mind that one could form the foundation of a Clutch Bag, until I saw the one below:

'Pandora Matryoshka' Bag £575.00

So why Russia? The designer was inspired by her popularity among Russian shoppers and I'm guessing this is her way of saying Thank-you.