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Lancel

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Since 1876, the Lancel name has been a symbol of French luxury leather goods that embody a unique blend of artisanal, traditional, and cutting-edge creativity. This Parisian Maison has always combined audacity and practicality, as in the case of its 1893 innovation, the 'guaranteed seasoned' briar... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Lancel's elegance is natural, joyful, and deeply Parisian. Each creation is infused with a touch of humor and whimsy that embodies the French art of living.

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Since 1876, the Lancel name has been a symbol of French luxury leather goods that embody a unique blend of artisanal, traditional, and cutting-edge creativity. This Parisian Maison has always combined audacity and practicality, as in the case of its 1893 innovation, the 'guaranteed seasoned' briar pipes.

Albert Lancel structured the brand around four key areas: leather goods, women's and men's accessories, luggage, and the art of gifting. The iconic store at 8 Place de l'Opรฉraโ€”a true precursor of contemporary concept storesโ€”offered luxury that was always on the move.

Lancel celebrates the 150th anniversary of Lancel, diving back into the storied archives to showcase early creations, catalogues, and advertisements from the 1920s and 30s to the present. These pieces narrate the evolution of eras, reflecting different lifestyles and revealing how practical needs were transformed into sophisticated creations, from the iconic 'Sacs ร  Malices', which feature ingenious pockets, to collaborations with artists like Salvador Dalรญ, who inspired the 'Daligramme bag'.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788891845672

Publisher: Mondadori Electa

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2026

Country: Italy

Imprint: Mondadori Electa

Illustration: 250 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Alessandra Arezzi Boza is an Italian fashion curator, author, and consultant for several important lifestyle, luxury, and fashion companies for Brand Heritage. Director of the Fondazione Archivio Emilio Pucci from 2001 to 2015, she has also managed projects and curated events and exhibitions for the Fondazione Gianfranco Ferre, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, and Prada, among others. She is a visiting professor at the University of Bologna and at other schools and fashion institutions.

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