COMING IN HOT
The rising labels worth getting really (really) excited about
Words by Bridget Barnett
Say hello to the brands that are injecting freshness and excitement into our Spring Summer 2020.
Warning: You’ll want to add all to cart – now.
L’AFSHAR
Founded by British-born Iranian Lilian Afshar, the eponymous handbag label crafts statement boxy bags with lashings of on-trend chain. It’s streetstyle gold, and Bella Hadid and the Jenner sisters have caught on. Who else is excited? Beyoncé – who allegedly bought every single piece in Afshar’s collection.
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L'AFSHAR
'Ida' small croc embossed leather clear chain top handle box bag
US$820
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L'AFSHAR
'Ida' small lizard embossed leather clear chain top handle box bag
US$820
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L'AFSHAR
'Ida' small croc embossed leather metal chain top handle box bag
US$820
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L'AFSHAR
'Ida' croc embossed metal chain top handle box bag – medium
US$870
A.W.A.K.E. MODE
Founded by Natalia Alaverdian, A.W.A.K.E MODE (an acronym for All Wonderful Adventures Kindle Enthusiasm) has a strong “fashion girl” following, and for good reason – it’s the perfect mix of contemporary meets conceptual. The brand’s Spring Summer 2020 collection aims to “introduce elegant wit and subtle strangeness into the wardrobes of Alaverdian’s dedicated following”, led by the pillowy goodness that is the brand’s ‘Lucy’ bag.
Khaore
Co-founded by Raiheth Rawla and Wei Hung Chen, two graduates from Parsons School of Design, New York-based accessory label Khaore offers up “artistic reinterpretations of the everyday and mundane”. The brand’s velvet quilted “pillow” bags — each adorned with tonal flower embroidery handstitched by artisans in India — are beautiful heirlooms you’ll want to have and hold forever.
