Fashion brand Kipling has released a collaboration with contemporary Chinese designer Angel Chen. The embroidery designs constitute what the brand describes a fresh approach to some of Kipling’s classic bag silhouettes, presenting its Fall/Winter “Live.…
Kipling Singapore is opening two concept stores this month – one at the new Jewel Changi shopping centre, the other at Ion Orchard. The openings come as the Belgian accessories brand refreshes its logo and shifts direction towards what it describes as “closer…
VF Corporation-owned Kipling has announced several key global organisational changes. Vera Breuer has been appointed as Global President. She succeeds Richard Macey who retired earlier this year after 18 years at the company. Breuer reports to VF Group…
US private-equity company General Atlantic has made its first investment in Indonesia by buying into lifestyle retailer Mitra Adiperkasa (Map). It has subscribed for Rp1.08 trillion (US$80.5 million) in bonds issued by Map which are convertible into shares in…
Multibrand fashion group VF Corporation sees Asia – and especially China – as the primary driver of growth in the years ahead. VF Corporation brands include Vans, Kipling, Lee and The North Face. The US-headquartered company says it is focused on expanding…
French clothing company Lacoste Singapore has tendered successfully for an outlet at Changi Airport. RSH Singapore, which represents Lacoste, has been awarded a 78 sqm concession in the west departure/transit lounge on level two. Calling for mid-priced…
Kipling has introduced an Asia exclusive collection, which celebrates individual style with ‘optimism and functionality’ and has been specially designed for the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Monkey. The monkey plays a key role in the Kipling accessories, as it…
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