Kipling is a brand selling handbags, backpacks, totes, luggage and other accessories. It was founded in 1987 in Antwerp, Belgium. Kipling has been a part of VF Corporation since 2004. Kipling has 250 employees across its corporate offices in Antwerp, New Jersey, São Paulo, and Hong Kong. Kipling bags are sold in more than 80 countries internationally and can be found in more than 7,500 stores.
History Kipling was founded in 1987 in Antwerp by designer Xavier Kegels (who also founded Hedgren) and Paul Van De Velde, who were joined by a third partner, Vincent Haverbeke. The name was inspired by Rudyard Kipling who wrote the children’s story The Jungle Book.
In June 2004, VF Corporation, an American worldwide apparel and footwear company, acquired Kipling. Kipling became part of VF's "sportswear" range.
Timeline 1986: The original founders of Kipling decide to create a new bags company in Antwerp, Belgium 1989: Kipling goes to North America and Japan 1993: Kipling goes to Central America 2004: Kipling joins the portfolio of VF In 2023, in light of the release of the Barbie Movie, Kipling and Barbie introduce a collaboration for handbags. Other collaborations include Minju Kim, and Hello Kitty (since 2022).
Brand and products
Kipling is known for its casual-styled accessories, bags, backpacks and luggage. Besides its crinkle nylon fabric, the brand produces bags in many other materials. Its offering ranges from pouches, wallets and small key hangers to handbags, cross-bodies, totes, backpacks, weekenders and luggage. The brand is also popular for its bright, heavy-duty travel pieces, as well as for its schoolbags among kids.
Kipling is known for their signature furry monkey keychain.
Collaborations 1991 - Perrier 1995 - Ford 2007 - Fergie 2008 - Gloria Coelho 2009 - Cathy Pill 2009 - Girls from Omsk 2010 - El Delgado Buil 2010 - Peter Pilotto 2011 - JCDC 2013 - Helena Christensen 2014 - Natalie Joos 2015 - Eva Mouton 2017 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 2018 - Alice in Wonderland 2018 - Star Wars 2018 - Helen Lee 2019 - Angel Chen 2019 - Christine Lau 2019 - Mickey Mouse 2019 - Frozen II 2020 - Pac-Man 2020 - Mickey & Friends 2020 - Keith Haring 2022 - Woodstock 2022 - MTV 2022 - Anna Sui 2022 - Pantone 2022 - Hello Kitty
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