ALL THIS rain is making me think about winter — winter wear that is. When else would you be able to wear your long coats and boots without attracting too much attention in the tropical heat?
With the rain, though, comes a battle, and every woman trudging along to get to work and her other preoccupations has to worry about, well, first off, getting there safely. A woman clad in Longchamp, may be saved from this worry, but then you’ll have to step out of the car looking good, right? Who else should the modern fighting woman turn to but the Amazons, the fierce female warriors of Greek legend? This was the one of the inspirations behind Longchamp’s Fall/Winter 2018 line, which BusinessWorld saw in a preview in Makati last week.
I must say that we’re particularly amused by the Amazons line, which features satchel-like bags with a combination chain-leather strap, chanelling a bit of the warrior look, especially in a sweet little python print executed in calfskin.
The petite Mademoiselle Longchamp gets an angrier update, in bolder, richer colors such as plum, with metallic detailing. A casual tote is also available, printed with large versions of the Longchamp racehorse logo.
As for the brand’s modern classic Le Pliage, it’s given new life with butterflies and bouquets — even tough girls have to have fun. — JLG
