For 35 years, one of France’s storied treasures languished in obscurity until LVMH’s Bernard Arnault came to its rescue. In the six short years since then, Moynat’s bags have become some of the most sought-after ...

THE CABOTIN (this page): The structured, handheld bag with a contoured top that modern-day fans tend to liken to a vintage lunchbox is in fact inspired by the trunks that Moynat has been specialising in from day one (did you know that it invented a waterproof trunk as early as 1854?). Cue its dual metallic closures, designed to recall the locks that the brand was known for and patented in the 1900s. ...

Miuccia Prada has been showing Prada’s cruise offerings as part of the men’s runway productions, but it was just a matter of time before she took it solo. She staged Prada’s first cruise show at the Fondazione Prada Osservatorio exhibition space, atop Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. On a floor high above the shopping crowd, she presented a collection teeming with Prada tropes. The same black nylon synonymous with its bags was used to create sculptural jackets, while embellishments were gorgeously arranged on pastel blouses and pleated skirts. Knee-high socks were matched with every look and completed with either kitten pumps, strappy sandals or hybrid Velcro sneakers. Those familiar with Prada’s history will also recognise the whimsical illustrations by James Jean that danced across shift dresses, clutches and cuffs—the Taiwanese-American artist provided the “Trembled Blossom” drawings from the iconic spring/summer 2008 collection. ...

For 35 years, one of France’s storied treasures languished in obscurity until LVMH’s Bernard Arnault came to its rescue. In the six short years since then, Moynat’s bags have become some of the most sought-after ...