Fabrique's Marais Boston Leather Is Built for European Ease

August 19, 2026

Fabrique has just launched its latest handbag, the Marais Boston Leather, and behind the project is one of Italy’s leading designers. The bag’s sleek silhouette and clear wearability is yet another testament that Giorgia Scarpa’s eye for luxury is unmatched.

The decision to bring Scarpa onto the project is not just a stylistic choice but a cultural one. Scarpa’s taste as a designer has had time to mature, having been behind releases from Saint Laurent, Gucci, Prada, Dior, and Bvlgari, all brands that have historically been trailblazers. Having created accessories for these prominent fashion houses, Scarpa knows all about striking narrative balance in her work and creating looks that appear effortlessly refined. Scarpa’s creative instinct for Fabrique is one that has been carefully cultivated over three decades, which has allowed for a strong sense of trust in this partnership.

For Fall 2026, Fabrique’s Marais Soft Boston Leather encourages a commitment to character. The bag, made of waxed European leather and vintage Spanish suede, is a reimagined Boston bag. This take on the iconic design is one that considers a sense of ease and leans into a European lifestyle. It rejects the idea that to look sophisticated, one must also look stern. Soft and relaxed, this bag has a natural slouch to it, but maintains a good amount of structure due to its high-quality leather. The handbag is distinctly modern, but timeless.

Words by Selena Aiyla

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"I think of it as almost building a family. I'm not interested in erasing everything and starting over every six months," said Karlsson. "I want to find forms that feel like they belong to us, then let them evolve and introduce new ones around them. Over time, they start to build a world of their own."

The collection features a muted tonal colour palette, which is broken up by bright red colour-blocked pieces. Unconventional structures become the pleated canvas for these colours. One particular silhouette, an almost chandelabra-like silhouette, became a central motif, being placed in juxtaposition to heavily textured knitted and woven materials.

Text by JohnOswald Crichton
Photos courtesy of Avavav

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Gucci's Demna Debuts The Store Show

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Demna became creative director of Gucci in 2025, coming off a ten-year stint at Balenciaga. His first collection with Gucci, La Famiglia, was defined by extravagant gowns, skimpy and sequined mini-dresses, huge fur coats, and a respect for the masculine-feminine. With The Store Show, he surrenders to androgyny and blurs the lines between high fashion and pop culture. A case study on bourgeois style highlighted with a certain sexuality that bridges the gap between the respective men's and women’s collections.

Demna takes us back to Gucci’s roots— a humble beginning at Savoy Hotel in London–with his own personal refinement 100 years later. His fusion of style in this collection is not coincidental. After a year at Gucci, researching and understanding what it is exactly that the House stands for, he promises a space that he envisions is true to Gucci. A space of endless inspiration, assured possibility, and unlikely connection.