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Lancel brings antique bags to China
By Zhu Chengpei and Zhang Xiaomin (China Daily Dalian Bureau)
Updated: 2009-05-14 14:06 DALIAN: Lancel will display its first ever produced handbags at the first concept store in Asia.
To mark a grand opening the French luxury leather brand brought its oldest seven handbags to China for a week. From May 12 to 18 buyers will be able to view Lancel's vintage collection at the new 126 sqm store in Dalian Times Square, created by a fine French designer Christophe Pillet.
Wing Lai, communications officer of Richmont Asia Pacific, said the small exhibition reflects the classic style of the brand's 133-year history. "We hope more people can get to know the history of Lancel and know better of the brand through this small exhibition." A 110-year-old, black silk bag with ornamental ivory and mother of pearl, is the collection's oldest. Other bags displayed at the exhibition include: a black leather surrealist umbrella bag of 1937; beaded evening bag of 1950; lguana canvas bucket bag of 1980; and the first elsa bucket bag of 1987. Following the tradition the new 2009 spring and summer collection reflects Lancel's pursuit of chic, casual and charming fashion. There are currently 49 Lancel stores in Chinese mainland's main cities. |
