Lancel, a French House bringing leather goods to the forefront.
Launched in 1876, Lancel is a high-end leather goods brand. From its beginnings, the French label made it a point of honour to work in the spirit of the times but also to constantly reinvent itself to offer its customers unique designs. Lancel handbags are a perfect blend of design, elegance and traditional, high-quality know-how. In fact, materials are subject to multiple checks before being assembled to test how they, and the colour, will stand the test of time. Lancel's Premier Flirt bag was created in 2006 based on archives of old designs like Elsa, the iconic bucket bag.
The 1er Flirt bag by Lancel, an iconic design by the brand.
Lancel has always been synonymous with luxury and avant gardism. When the 1er Flirt bag came out, the design was totally in keeping with the brand's codes. You could discern the lines of the first bucket bag, which came out in the 1920s. That bag played an important role in Lancel's history. In the 1980s, it was the turn of the Elsa design to take on the famous form.
Lancel's Premier Flirt bag has had a facelift and now conveys a more lighthearted and carefree character. Practical and elegant, this accessory exists in different sizes to fit in with the needs of women on different occasions. The mini bag can be perfect for an evening out or a special occasion whereas the bigger design will go over your shoulder to help you sail through your daily routine. As for colours, the 1er Flirt design comes in a wide variety of versions and there is one to suit everyone’s tastes and looks of all descriptions. The design comes in black, red, beige and the legendary camel colour, for women who prefer their bags along more classic lines. Bolder customers will probably opt for the turquoise or crocodile skin versions. Each season, the design is brought out in two new colours and materials to keep as many customers as possible happy and arouse the curiosity of collectors.
A collection of pre-owned Lancel bags on Vestiaire Collective.
Lancel bags are truly iconic, appealing to generations of all ages, but the high-quality know-how that goes into their confection comes at a price. You have to admit that for a lot of people, this type of accessory is not easy to afford. That is why Vestiaire Collective has created an online space where Lancel bags from previous collections can be bought and sold. These pieces are both rare and highly sought-after, at a time when vintage is making a comeback with a vengeance.
The 1er Flirt design comes in many different versions, from the very classic to the more audacious. But Lancel also proposes other legendary bags which are real must-haves in any woman's wardrobe: