Kate Middleton, known for her outstanding taste, is considered a fashion icon by many women. Almost everything she uses or wears from head to toe instantly sells out. The title of “ultimate influencer” is not an exaggeration for her. Countless brands hope to be “blessed” by her, boosting their sales. Recently, this “influencer Duchess” made another move by revealing her new favorite handbag at the “Hold Still” photography exhibition. After fans did some searching, the surprising result was that the handbag actually comes from the niche Taiwanese designer brand Grace Han!
// 晉身為 Kate Middleton 的新寵 //
On the day of attending the photography exhibition, Kate rarely appeared in a bright red Alexander McQueen coat, which made her black Love Letter Bag from Grace Han stand out even more. The bag’s understated and steady style toned down the glamour of the red coat, striking a balance between the two, once again proving the Duchess’s dressing skills, and unsurprisingly propelling Grace Han into the hot search, becoming the winner under the Duchess’s influence.
// 從台灣小公寓走進倫敦時尚殿堂 //
Grace Han’s popularity surpasses that of other princesses, more or less due to its founding background. It is well known that, in addition to princess favorite brands like Alexander McQueen, Kate also “favors” some well-known fast fashion brands or niche brands from England, but Grace Han does not belong to any of the above. Founded in February 2019, Grace Han, whose founder is a designer born in Taiwan, upholds high-quality leather craftsmanship as its principle. It started with creative work in a small apartment in Taipei, then rooted in London to establish a flagship store, competing for a place in this fashion talent-rich land.
// 皇牌 Love Letter 系列 //
Blessed by Kate, the Love Letter series has become Grace Han’s flagship. The handbag is named so beautifully because its appearance resembles an envelope, with the flap mimicking the design of a sealed envelope. Every time it is opened, it feels like opening a “love letter,” hiding strands of romantic sentiment, truly captivating. The overall silhouette is sleek and streamlined, with the smooth surface of the calfskin exuding simplicity and elegance, perfectly in line with Kate’s temperament. In addition to being hand-carried like her, it can also be worn over the shoulder with the included strap. The color choices also maintain a minimalist palette, with only black, red, gray, and smoky rose, these relatively basic colors, yet they are timeless and enduring.
// 耗費 7 年時間研發的 Ballet Lesson 系列 //
Apart from the Love Letter series, Grace Han’s other handbag collections are equally appealing, especially the Ballet Lesson series made with the brand’s signature pleating technique. The Ballet Lesson handbags feature a square silhouette, with the flap made of pleated leather that Grace Han spent 7 years developing. The smooth and delicate pleats are evenly scattered, resembling the scattered sunlight, making it highly recognizable. The metallic trim adds a touch of elegance, making it particularly suitable as a daily bag for working women.
// 如蝴蝶般翩翩起舞的 Butterfly 系列 //
The Butterfly series, which also features a square silhouette as the main outline, is based on an accordion-style design. The special feature lies in the two layers of flaps extending from two compartments, creating a unique overlapping design concept. The intertwined contrasting lines created in this way resemble butterfly wings, complemented by 100% calfskin material, full of texture and elegant charm.
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