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From needle to thread: How Wandler's Hortensia bag is made

Behind every product in a shop is a production process. In the ‘From needle to thread’ series, FashionUnited speaks to an expert about how an everyday garment or accessory is made. This time: the Italian production team of Dutch fashion brand Wandler on how the Hortensia Bag, the brand's first design, is made. The Hortensia Bag is made entirely...

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Wandler strikes partnership with Bluebell Group for Japanese market

Accessories and leather goods label Wandler has established a new partnership with Bluebell Group as it looks to secure a presence in the Japanese market. The Dutch brand, which said the collaboration was “significant for both parties”, will gain access to Bluebell’s market expertise in the region from November. Through the agreement, the luxury...

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Wandler steps into ready-to-wear with SS23 collection

Luxury brand Wandler has taken its first steps into ready-to-wear with its new SS23 collection designed for the “modern woman”. In a release, the brand said its creative director Elza Wandler drew inspiration from Botticelli’s ‘Birth of Venus’ for the head-to-toe looks, with each design meant to be a reflection of the founder and her...

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Wandler kicks off Artist in Residence programme with Germans Ermičs collaboration

Luxury leather goods brand Wandler has launched a new Artist in Residence (AIR) programme at its London studio, led by a collaborative collection with Germans Ermičs. Elza Wandler, creative director and founder of the brand, hosted a dinner with the artist to reveal the collaboration, for which Ermičs will officially call Wandler their home for...

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Wandler collaborates with Michele Pred for IWD

Luxury leather goods brand Wandler has collaborated with Swedish-American artist and activist, Michele Pred on a capsule collection for International Women’s Day (IWD). As a female-led company, Wandler said they wanted to showcase the “power of the purse” for this year’s IWD and asked Pred to create two one-off pieces to highlight the gender pay...

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It Bags of 2019

The It Bag is not dead. Despite a dip in global handbag sales, and industry experts saying that Instagram killed the It Bag, consumers still love a good handbag. Brands like Hermès and Gabriela Hearst still have waiting lists for certain bags, proving that the demand for a top quality luxury handbag has not waned. From minimalist details to...