PARIS - Rising London-based designer Mary Katrantzou has collaborated with French accessories label Longchamp for a collection of Eastern-influenced handbags.
Designed with the vision "When East meets West", the line continues Katrantzou's signature patterned aesthetic, and includes an array of totes, including a version of Longchamp’s classic Le Pliage (pictured below, bottom), adorned in Eastern-inspired motifs such as orchids and paper lanterns.
With a “pre-exclusive” launch scheduled for January 23, the line will be available at Parisian boutique Colette, whose e-commerce site offers international shipping.
Longchamp, whose previous design partners include British model Kate Moss, have chosen well with their latest collaboration as Katrantzou is currently one of London's biggest emerging fashion talents.
The Greek-born creator, whose fan base includes model Alexa Chung and fashion editor Anna Dello Russo, was announced Emerging Talent Ready-to-Wear winner at the British Fashion Awards back in November.