Lancel epitomised the Parisians’ newfound taste for shopping, with a dozen or so stores now open in the capital and other French cities. The inter-war years were a time of innovation for the brand, which branched out into tableware, travel items and any number of imaginative and original gifts. Parisian ladies adopted the ingenious “umbrella” bag, marvelled at the automatic lighter that “leaves gloves and hands spotlessly clean”, and fell in love with delightful evening bags whose flap concealed a mirror, drawstring purses and sophisticated powder compacts. Automobiles, trains and transatlantic liners stepped up the pace of travel: Lancel came to the rescue with its “Aviona” trunk. This was the year that Lancel moved to new premises at Place de l’Opéra in the heart of Paris. This new location would become a flagship store for the brand that so perfectly captured Parisian chic. Lancel appealed to the modern, emancipated, elegant woman. Mistinguett, Josephine Baker and Edith Piaf were all loyal patrons. And so Lancel confirmed its reputation as a truly modern brand.
- French Flirt deliberately puts the emphasis on a French
- Made of Calfskin,100% real Leather
Size: 15.0" x 5.5" x 7.5" (L38" x W14 x H19 cm)
This Lancel French Flirt Grained Leather Handbag comes with:Lancel dust bag.