Our brands: Kipling

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Kipling Kipling is a handbag brand that has been inspiring the spirit of movement in younger generations for over 30 years through the creativity and innovation of its collections. Colorful and practical, handbags are made of crinkled nylon and are comfortable and lightweight, perfect for a casual and spontaneous style.

The Story of "Kipling"

The Kipling brand was founded in Antwerp, Belgium’s fashion capital, thanks to the vision of three designers who, in 1987, discovered the potential of crinkled nylon in bag manufacturing. In a short time, the company began producing bags, backpacks, duffel bags, and functional, sporty accessories with a style that made history in the Bag & Travel sector.

A distinctive feature of Kipling is the Monkey (“Kipling Monkey”), the brand’s mascot, clearly inspired by the imaginative and playful stories of Joseph Rudyard Kipling, the British writer and author of the short story collection *The Jungle Book*, from which the brand takes its name.

The Kipling Monkey is the iconic little monkey known everywhere, whose popularity was particularly marked by the legendary ’90s, when these monkeys became the go-to stylish keychain accessory for school backpacks.

Kipling Monkey bags and accessories are, in fact, a must-have for any age, any season, and they complement any outfit, enhancing it.

Today, Kipling is a globally recognized brand, with over 7,500 retail locations in 80 countries—including 500 single-brand stores—and a collection ranging from backpacks to women’s handbags, duffel bags, and travel luggage, as well as shoulder bags, fanny packs, and accessories for both women and men.

Kipling Features

Kipling It designs and manufactures items for everyday use. That is why its production focuses on the durability of the materials and maximum practicality.

Kipling’s backpacks and bags are made of crinkled nylon, a feature that keeps the material soft, pleasantly textured, practical, and durable—ideal for any weather conditions.

Kipling It has become an iconic brand of urban style, thanks to the various collections that have followed one another over the years, all characterized by: the use of vibrant colors, ample internal organization, excellent stitching, and minimalist finishes.

Kipling's bags are comfortable and versatile, often convertible, and are true style accessories that are always on trend.

The ART M women’s bag is a convenient, convertible travel bag, ideal for business and leisure trips, a weekend getaway, or everyday use. Its extreme flexibility—which lets you change the design as you please—makes it spacious and functional for every woman’s daily life. The finishes, the practical zipper closure, and the internal and external pockets adapt to every need on the go. The furry Kipling Monkey completes the urban jungle style of the entire collection.

The Gabbie women’s shoulder bag is lightweight, durable, and elegant. It ensures maximum comfort on the go, thanks to its high portability, various easily accessible exterior pockets, and an adjustable and removable shoulder strap that allows you to wear it on your shoulder or across your body.

The City Pack Mini Backpack perfectly combines style and versatility. A lightweight, practical, and elegant women’s backpack, thanks to the color gradients that enhance the nylon. Classic details and a feminine design make this backpack ideal for everyday use.

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