The luxury label is the latest to adopt pioneering technology as designers shift to plant-based fabric. Is this the end of leather?It's fair to say that Hermes knows handbags. The luxury fashion house's Birkin and Kelly bags are among the most expensive ever sold; demand outstrips supply by so much that you can't even join a waiting list. Acquiring one is a matter of luck and contacts. So when Hermes announced this season's handbag would be made from plant leather, it marked a new era in designer accessories.The autumn/winter 2021 Hermes Victoria (prices start from about ?3,500 for its previous leather version) will be made from Sylvania, a leather grown from fungus, before being crafted in France into a perfect Hermes handbag. Continue reading...
It's this season's must-have Hermes bag. And it's made from fungus
12. června 2021 16:15
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jun/12/its-this-seasons-must-have-hermes-bag-and-its-made-from-fungus
Zdroj: The Guardian
