Fauré Le Page (which launches in Singapore this June) is leading the pack... and do you know the rest of the crew?
While major French maisons such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior and Hermès continue to enjoy healthy bag sales, there’s been a growing demand for indie labels that are less well-known, combine quality materials with high-level craftsmanship, and have an interesting story to tell—that not everyone knows by heart already. And that maybe not every office lady or fashion victim is toting.
That’s probably why Fauré Le Page, an almost-forgotten 302-year-old French heritage brand, is set to open its first SEA boutique in Singapore this June (also its ninth worldwide). Learn more about this cult French bag brand and three others that are forecasted to make waves in Asia sooner than later.
1. Fauré Le Page
Established in 1717 by Louis Pigny, a gun-and-swordsmith from Normandy, Fauré Le Page made swords, sabres, pistols and rifles for three of France’s kings, before going on to arm France’s revolutionary forces in 1789 and in 1830. In 1925, it began producing leather hunting accessories such as cartridge cases, kitbags and satchels.
Many of its creations feature in leading museum collections around the world and are mentioned in classic literary masterpieces by the likes of Balzac, Dumas, Chateaubriand and Pushkin.