Brand Kipling

**Kipling**
	Wiki English
Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Retail, fashion
Founded	1987; 37 years ago in Antwerp, Belgium
Headquarters	Antwerp
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Bags, Luggage, Accessories, Totes
Parent	VF Corporation; (2004–present)
Website	https://www.kipling.com/

It was founded in 1987 in Antwerp, Belgium. Kipling has been a part of VF Corporation since 2004. Today, Kipling has 250 employees across its corporate offices in Antwerp, New Jersey, São Paulo, and Hong Kong. Kipling bags are sold in more than 80 countries internationally and can be found in more than 7,500 stores.

History

Kipling was founded in 1987 in Antwerp by designer Xavier Kegels (who also founded Hedgren) and Paul Van De Velde, who were joined by a third partner, Vincent Haverbeke. The name was inspired by Rudyard Kipling who wrote the children’s story The Jungle Book.

In June 2004, VF Corporation, an American worldwide apparel and footwear company, acquired Kipling. Kipling became part of VF's "sportswear" range.

Timeline

1986: The original founders of Kipling decide to create a new bags company in Antwerp, Belgium
1989: Kipling goes to North America and Japan
1993: Kipling goes to Central America
2004: Kipling joins the portfolio of VF

In 2023, in light of the release of the Barbie Movie, Kipling and Barbie introduce a collaboration for handbags. Other collaborations include Minju Kim, and Hello Kitty (since 2022).

Brand and products

Kipling products

Kipling monkey logo sign

Kipling badge

Kipling is known for its casual-styled accessories, bags, backpacks and luggage. Besides its crinkle nylon fabric, the brand produces bags in many other materials. Its offering ranges from pouches, wallets and small key hangers to handbags, cross-bodies, totes, backpacks, weekenders and luggage. The brand is also popular for its bright, heavy-duty travel pieces, as well as for its schoolbags among kids.^{[citation needed]}

Kipling is known for their signature furry monkey keychain.

Collaborations

1991 - Perrier
1995 - Ford
2007 - Fergie
2008 - Gloria Coelho
2009 - Cathy Pill
2009 - Girls from Omsk
2010 - El Degado Buil
2010 - Peter Pilotto
2011 - JCDC
2013 - Helena Christensen
2014 - Natalie Joos
2015 - Eva Mouton
2017 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
2018 - Alice in Wonderland
2018 - Star Wars
2018 - Helen Lee
2019 - Angel Chen
2019 - Christine Lau
2019 - Mickey Mouse
2019 - Frozen II
2020 - Pac-Man
2020 - Mickey & Friends
2020 - Keith Haring
2022 - Woodstock
2022 - MTV
2022 - Anna Sui
2022 - Pantone
2022 - Hello Kitty

References

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