Kipling (brand)

**Kipling**
Industry	Retail, Fashion
Founded	1987 in Antwerp, Belgium
Headquarters	Antwerp
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Bags, Luggage, Accessories, Totes
Parent	VF Corporation; (2004–present)
Website	Kipling.com

Kipling was founded in 1987 in Antwerp, Belgium. The brand has been a part of VF Corporation since 2004 and has been a leader in selling handbags, backpacks, totes, luggage and accessories.

Today, Kipling has 250 employees across its corporate offices in Antwerp, New Jersey, São Paulo, and Hong Kong. Kipling bags are sold in more than 80 countries internationally and can be found in more than 7,500 stores.

Detailed history[]

Founding[]

Kipling was founded in 1987 in Antwerp, Belgium by Vincent Haverbeke, Xavier Kegels and Paul Van De Velde.

The founders of Kipling were inspired by the children’s story The Jungle Book.

Timeline[]

1986: The original founders of Kipling decided to create a new bags company in Antwerp, Belgium.
1989: Kipling goes to North America and Japan.
1993: Kipling goes to Central America.
2004: Kipling joins the portfolio of VF.

Brand[]

Kipling is well known for their signature, furry monkey keychain.

In 2004, VF Corporation acquired Kipling. VF Corporation is an American worldwide apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Product[]

Kipling is famous for its casual-styled accessories, bags, backpacks and luggage. Besides its iconic crinkle nylon fabric, the brand produces bags in many other classic and innovative materials. Its offering ranges from pouches, wallets and small key hangers to handbags, cross-bodies, totes, backpacks, weekenders and luggage. The brand is also popular for its bright, heavy-duty travel pieces, as well as for its schoolbags among kids.

Collaborations - Timeline[]

1991 - Perrier
1995 - Ford
2007 - Fergie
2008 - Gloria Coelho
2009 - Cathy Pill
2009 - Girls from Omsk
2010 - El Degado Buil
2010 - Peter Pilotto
2011 - JCDC
2013 - Helena Christensen
2014 - Natalie Joos
2015 - Eva Mouton
2017 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
2018 - Alice in Wonderland
2018 - Star Wars
2018 - Helen Lee
2019 - Angel Chen
2019 - Cristine Lau
2019 - Mickey Mouse
2019 - Frozen II
2020 - Pac-Man
2020 - Mickey & Friends
2020 - Keith Haring

VF Corporation[]

Kipling is part of the "sportswear" group of VF Corporation.