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Moschino prides itself on creating defiant and oft-exaggerated designs. Its founder, Franco Moschino, championed a philosophy that fashion should always be fun, irreverent and, above all, a conversation-starter. Now with creative director Adrian Appiolaza at the helm, Moschino’s subversive legacy of quirk creations continues.
This season, several bags take the spotlight as mundane everyday objects transforming into functional works of art. Equal parts thought-provoking and utterly charming, these four bags will please fashionistas who appreciate a fun sensibility.
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Firstly, the Cake Box Handbag looks like it came straight from a patisserie. Except that this whimsical creation is crafted entirely from leather (brushed calfskin, to be specific). In a delicate pastel blue hue with a chic gold-laminated print, it opens via snap-button closures. Perfect for carrying your essentials to a dainty afternoon tea.
Looking for another delicious addition to your bag collection? The Clutch Cookie Box is definitely it. Using nappa leather, Moschino brings a humble biscuit tin to life as a delightful clutch. Ready for an evening out, the vintage-style exterior showcases illustrations of cookies and teapots. A removable chain shoulder strap also lets you go hands-free.
The Origami Boat Bag is yet another testament to Moschino’s playful ingenuity. This bag mimics a folded paper boat, a simple childhood craft that evokes feelings of innocence, adventure and dreams. With subtle lines on crisp goat leather mimicking lined paper, this proves that a sense of wonder is truly the ultimate accessory. Carry it either as a clutch or go hands-free via the mixed metal chains.
Finally, and perhaps the most audacious of the quartet, the Iron Handbag. Shaped like the ubiquitous household appliance, it features a 3D-printed resin handle. On its gleaming chrome base, perforations mark the letter ‘M’. This tongue-in-cheek commentary on daily chores also makes a bold statement for the individual walking around with an oversized iron on their arm.
