I’ve been bag-crazy for as long as I can remember. The bag-radar in my head scans and identifies every brand of bag in my direct vicinity and reconizes the name of its models too. I know, I scare myself sometimes LOL.

Needless to say, I was thrilled when Longchamp Paris invited me for a preview of their latest range at the Longchamp Paris Fall/Winter Collection 2013.

Brought Konzy along with me as my date for the evening.

Jessicat / May Sze / Joyce Wong

The evening was delightful. We were served champagne as we browsed  through the latest collection.

 We were also served delicious canapés to satiate our tummies throughout the night.

Let’s take a look at their star product of Longchamp’s 2013 Fall/Winter collection, shall we?

Introducing Longchamp Quadri, the new everyday essential. 

Quadri in its three distinct colours and three models.

Flashing my favorite in this range, the black pochette. Here’s how it looks like in real life!

The casual-chic Quadri is everything a girl wants a bag to be.

Crafted from cowhide leather with a distinctive crisscross grain, it feels supple and worn-in. I love the rock ‘n’ roll spirit of the nickel-finish hardware – the Longchamp signature, the rivets, and especially the cute metal plaque engraved with Longchamp emblems. 

A close-up of its texture and finer details.

Three different models for different occasions

But what is fashion without function? Quadri bag will never let a fashionable girl down.

For every day, she chooses the Quadri tote, which holds all she could possibly need (and more besides). It is packed with practical features, including several inside pockets, two strong handles and a removable shoulder strap.

Quadri tote

The on-trend cross-body bag is great for hands-free days, while there’s also a spacious shopper and a roomy hobo with an ingenious adjustable strap.

Quadri Cross-body bag

And when she goes out at night, well, the Quadri line has the perfect solution: a cute little pochette which she can dangle nonchalantly from her wrist.

Quadri pochette

Jessicat holding up the Quadri pochette.

Effortless style starts here.

Charis and I toting the Longchamp Quadris and with our boys in tow 

As you can see, the choice of colours is versatile too.

Each one a contemporary classic – from everyday staples such as Black, Clay and Ecru to vibrant Carmine and sophisticated Cedar.

The line-up of colours available for Quadri.

It is no wonder the Quadri was my favorite amongst the entire collection!

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Apart from the Quadri which I could hardly keep my eyes away from, I decided to check out the other lovely bags on display. Here are some of my other favorites from Longchamp’s 2013 Fall/Winter collection.

Longchamp 3D

The Longchamp 3D line encompasses two roomy totes, both with handles and a removable shoulder strap, and a maxi hand-held duffle bag. Its 3D lines also gives the season’s geometric spirit a whole new dimension of fun and fashion appeal with its playful “pop-up” details.

Longchamp 3D in bright, bold colours

Next up, is the Longchamp Roseau Box.

This new tote comes in patent calfskin with a gorgeously glossy, transparent finish which reveals the leather’s delicate patina and enhances Autumn’s most sumptuous shades: dark Aubergine, warm Cumin, intriguing blue-green Cedar and rich Carmine. And it’ll fit with some of the watches I have checked out before.

The Roseau Box

Jessicat toting the Roseau Box in Dark Aubergine.

Jessicat / Charis

Us girls respectively toting the Roseau Box and the Quadri Pochette

Longchamp Roseau with a shiny finish

May explaining the Roseau to me when I took more than a passing interest.

Revisiting the iconic Roseau, it is highlighted by the bamboo toggle and a bright nickel finish

May / Jessicat / Charis

Us girls standing by the Roseau range.

Next up, the Balzane Roots hobo bag interpreted in three elegantly muted shades for Autumn 2013.

Its contrasting smooth mocha leather trim adds fashion flair to this chic, sporty design.

Balzane Roots in Cumin, Taupe and Mauve

The Gatsby Sport

I absolutely loved the masculine-feminine allure of this brown satchel.

 Longchamp Le Pliage in its warm, earthy hues this Autumn.

I favoured the Longchamp Pliage in this shade most!

It even comes with a matching pair of flats. 

Other ranges of Longchamp from its previous collections were seen at this exclusive press viewing too.

I immediately took a liking to its Spring/Summer ’13 products too. Here’s a brief look at some of them.

So bright and cheery, no? Absolute love.

I’d add this maxi clutch to my evening looks anytime!  It’s too pretty.

This was another one I took an instant fancy too.

Another variant.

Lovely, right? 

After I was satisfied browsing and admiring the range of bags, I noticed that bags aren’t the only highlight of Longchamp’s 2013 Fall/Winter collection. Here, we have the Ready To Wear (RTW) collection of apparel as well. 

Longchamp interprets the season’s light-and-shade theme in contrasts of colours and textures. In particular, a series of two-tone pieces epitomize the graphic, pared-down mood, to which touches of fur and pops of colour bring luxury and luminosity.

Autumn’s silhouette is long and lean, featuring cigarette pants in supple lambskin or warm wool, topped off by cute blousons, maybe with a fox fur collar, or – a more relaxed option – cosy oversize cardigans in wool and mohair.

One of the standout looks is a silk jumpsuit in two-tone white and black or black and khaki, teamed with high-heeled ankle boots for maximum leg-lengthening potential. 

Outerwear is a key focus of the season and ranges from the luxurious – a chic coat combining panels of lamb fur, tweed and lambskin leather – to the sporty, in the form of nylon blousons in the collection’s star fauve and feather prints. 

In addition to graphic black and white, the autumnal colour palette plays on rich, warm shades of camel and khaki, bronze and cumin. The feather print is at its most feminine in lush plum tones, while an occasional pop of bright fuchsia.

Some of this season’s RTW apparel collection.

Watch the video of the fashion show below!

Longchamp Paris’ whole 2013 Fall/Winter collection being paraded on the runway.

Before my male readers scroll through this post while stifling a yawn or two, don’t fret.

Para pembaca lelaki, sila jangan khuatir! I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU, BOYS!

May / Jessicat

We are standing next to the men’s section!

For leisure, highlights include a cross-body bag and a satchel, while business is covered by a document holder with a padded laptop compartment and two roomy front pockets.  

Both are available in the line’s existing taupe and black colour codes,as well as Autumn’s new cedar and black. Combining style and savoir-faire, fashion and functionality, the season’s new designs cement Longchamp’s status as ago-to label for modern, trend-aware men. 

With a combination of both female and male fashion pieces, everyone was happy that evening. 

Thank you Longchamp Malaysia, for having me. I had a splendid time browsing your latest collection!

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For more information on Longchamp’s collections, you can:

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Remember this blogpost and contest which I ran a few weeks back?

As one of the official bloggers for Kronenbourg 1664's L'aperitif Fashion, I shared the launch of Kronenbourg in Malaysia in that blogpost as well as the contest whereby one lucky reader wins 2 invitations to the French fashion event at The View.

Fast Forward- Ta-da!!

Whisked off to The View at G-Tower

I love this place. It's an open-aired bar up 28 stories in the air with a magnificent view of the city

Glad that Kronenbourg chose this place as it is sophisticated, classy and jives well with what their event is about!

Cheers, Kronenbourg!

Oooh the glorious Petronas Twin Towers in the background :D 😀

This time round, I brought along a guest with me to the event.

Meet my plus one for the night. my housie Pamela 🙂

She's actually my childhood friend-turned-housie 🙂

'Cept the fact that we hardly (if at all) ever talk in high school lol

Housie Pam and I at the L'aperitif photowall 🙂

Showed the way in by the usherettes

Even more elaborately dressed usherettes

 Kronenbourg 1664 in their various packaging

Bar counter

Pam and I enjoying our Kronenbourg 1664 😀

Catching up with some friends Dennis & Fay

With my fellow ex-redhead, Linora 🙂

With Fateh whom I met at a barbeque beach party some months back

(My weird expression is a result of an expression refraining from pulling an

even weirder expression as Mike tried to rob me of my fedora!) 

Funtimes and silly moments never stop with Kronenbourg 😉

Before we knew it, the event kick-started with a warm welcome by the MC and speeches by Carlsberg Managing Director Soren Ravn & world renowned luxury label designer Dato' Professor Jimmy Choo

Josiah Mizukami was the MC for the night 🙂

Models unveiling the design by Gallo by Thian

Introducing the design of the Kronenbourg bottle 

by the official designer of L'aperitif fashion Teresa Thian

Closer look at it 🙂

Sucha sleek and chic design for a French beer bottle methinks 

The VIPs and celebrities on stage making their special appearance at the event

A design from Gallo by Thian in the display window

We media were then ushered to a private zone whereby the sneak preview of Gallo by Thian's live mannequin show was held. It features her Spring & Summer collection for 2012! 

Ssssoooo cuuute! They were *actually* mimicking a real gardening routine

The first of its kind and inspired by Kronenbourg 1664's French Art of Pleasure, L'aperitif Fashion was launched with the unveiling of Gallo by Thian's concept designs by lead designer, Theresa Thian 🙂

Well-known for her chic, feminine and elegant designs, the design combines vintage with elegance; reflecting French sophistication. A bold fashuon statement that is seductively French infused with Malaysian elements

Theresa Thian and her models showcasing the designs

LOL candid photo of me snapping photos of the fashion show (while still drinking Kronenbourg LOL)

and Josiah grinning in the background

The VIPs, Theresa Thian, the models and the fashion mentors & icons of Kronenbourg's L'aperitif fashion

Watched the lovely and adorable live mannequin show, mingled with the crowd and sipped on more Kronenbourg draught. Too fun! Glad I bumped into many familiar faces too 🙂

International model Amber Chia of GUESS fame and I

Dato' Professor Jimmy Choo OBE (Order of the British Empire) and I

Just like my fellow Malaysians, I'm so proud of Dato' Jimmy, you have no idea!

Malaysian-born shoe designer hailing from Penang Island (hello, homeboy!) of Jimmy Choo couture fame – EST 1996 – is now based in London running his self-named luxurious designer shoe label, Jimmy Choo.

He has hand-crafted shoes to high-profile clientele such as the late Princess Diana and red-carpet celebrities across the globe. One shoe would cost at least RM3500 in my currency! To date, he has 140 stores in 32 countries worldwide. 

True story, bro

Haha enough gloating about how amazing he is!

Kronenbourg certainly made the right choice in appointing him as the mentor in the L'aperitif Fashion.

Way to go!

So much excitement 😀

And now it's time to chill by the balcony over some (more) drinkies and good food

Pam and I by the glass balcony

TAKE ONE 

TAKE TWO

TAKE THREE

Couldn't decide which one was better 😀 

Aaaaaaaaanyway, it was free-flow for a quite a number of hours so we just couldn't stop sipping the goodness of Kronenbourg. Pam and I both liked the Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc better due to its sweet, cidery after-taste!

The Blanc version is the one on the left 

But my guy friends prefer the original Kronenbourg 1664 

Perfect way to unwind on a Thursday night 

Amazing free-flow of draught & bottled Kronenbourg, fashionable crowd, tapas food, picturesque sky-high bar, so much catching up and camwhoring with my friends & fellow partygoers 🙂

Let the pictures speak for themselves!

Candid shot of Fay and I

LOL an obviously tipsy Mikey

With Charles and housie Pam

With Soren, Josiah and housie Pam

With Jess of whom I went with on my trip to Tioman Island last year

With housie Pam and Michelle

With Tim! Putcha drinks up!

With Josh and housie Pam

My two friends with amazing musical talents  So proud of yall!

Dennis (above) wickedly plays the violin while Shawn (below) beatboxes epicly.

Together, they steal the hearts' of the crowd

With American-Latin DJ Dean Richards, who brings us tracks of HedKandi and Defected in the House

He has continued making waves in the dubstep scene and house tracks locally too

Await an exclusive interview, dear readers! 😉

Anyway, housie Pam and I stayed at The View till past midnight. Kronenbourg's definitely had it going

So much going around to leave so early just yet, hey?

Totally unrelated photograph but this beer rack in spirals at The View bar caught my eye

Oh before I forget, I'd like to thank photographers Jaz Khai (the unwatermarked photos belongs to him), Vince Khoo and Feroze Roman for their photographs.

Thankew for the lovely photos 🙂 I didn't bring my DSLR to the event due to some unforseen circumstances 🙁

Thank you Kronenbourg, for a wonderful Thursday night out

That being said, congratulations on a successful L'aperitif Fashion launch in Malaysia!