Clare Waight Keller
Creative Director, Givenchy
- Born 1970
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Graduated from Royal College of Art
- Served as Creative Director of Chloé (2011-2017), Creative Director of Givenchy (2017-Present)
Givenchy 2019 Early Fall Series Lookbook
· Half-hidden Double G buckle·
The Mystic bag's buckle and hardware installation process (swipe left and right to view more images)
The double G buckle hidden under the bag flap aptly interprets the name of the bag, Mystic , and has become the most recognizable symbol on this bag. When the flap is closed, the lower part of the double G logo is looming, like a pair of lovers sitting facing each other; when the flap is opened, the bright square golden double G pattern appears in full view.
The metal buckle is specially ground and polished to a shiny satin finish .
The magnetic buckle is exquisite but very convenient. Just gently pull the bag cover or belt buckle down, slide the magnetic buckle out of the fan-shaped buttonhole, and open and close it with one hand.
· Superior leather and exquisite craftsmanship ·
The leather selection and stitching process of the Mystic handbag (swipe left and right to view more pictures)
The bag is made entirely by hand, using the top layer of calf leather from calves aged 6 months to 1 year old. It is soft to the touch and has good leather elasticity . Calf leather has very small pores and a tight leather structure. It feels closest to lambskin, but is more durable than lambskin. If you encounter a slight scratch, you can smooth it out by rubbing the temperature of your fingers along the grain.
The exterior of the bag is protected by a beeswax coating , which will become more gentle and natural with use and time. Although the leather of the bag is very soft, there is no need to worry about it losing its shape. This is mainly due to the craftsmen's exquisite leather stitching and the metal support on the top .
From the hard leather straps on the top to the neat lines on the bottom, every detail reveals the ingenuity of haute couture craftsmanship.
· Handle and shoulder strap details ·
The comfortable and exquisite handle is another major advantage of this bag. From the side, you can see the obvious 3-layer laminated structure , and the top layer is padded to maximize comfort. The edge of the handle is hand-painted with oil, and the folding structure at the bottom is like two small bows, which is a very feminine detail design.
The bag also comes with a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap , which can be carried on one shoulder or across the body, temporarily freeing your hands. The V-shaped opening patch pocket on the back echoes the lines of the bag cover and is used to temporarily store mobile phones and other handy items.
The shoulder strap adjustment buckle is engraved with a logo pattern of 4 G letters, and the details are still exquisite.
What can this bag hold?
The lining of the bag is made of suede , with an ivory goatskin inner pocket on the back. It has a double-layer structure of zipper pocket and flat pocket for storing small items.
The interior space is very spacious, suitable for office workers as a commuter bag. We put a pencil case, a notebook, a passport holder, an iPhone X, as well as powder, lip gloss, perfume and headphones in the bag, which took up about two-thirds of the space.
Givenchy Small Eggplant Purple Mystic Bag
- Designer Clare Waight Keller
- Size: 22.5cm long, 22.5cm high, 15cm deep
- Weight 1130g
Diorodeo calfskin flap bag
