DKNY aka Donna Karan New York is a fashion label founded by Donna Karan in 1989 after being inspired by her daughter, Gabby. At first, it was because of her quest for a perfect jeans but eventually, DKNY also finally produced dresses, jackets, underwear, accessories, baby clothing, and many other fashion products. Her marriage with an artist, Stephan Weiss, then pulled her concerns about the men’s need of fashion, thus in 1992, she started to produce menswear under the label of DKNY Men. DKNY’s first store was opened in London in 1997 and became a public-traded venture since 1996, and its popularity has attracted a French fashion company, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey, to purchase it in 2001. Nowadays, DKNY is one of the subsidiaries of Louis Vuitton and still produces fashion products under the label of DKNY. In 2005, DKNY extended its sales network through online marketing. Therefore, DKNY fans that are willing to own its fashion products do not have to travel around the world to get it. Donna Karan offers an easy way of online shopping for DKNY and its associated lines at the label’s website.
About the design, Karan has always been striving for a design which is simple but also sensual and flexible. For her, fashion is not just about the clothes, it is about lifestyles. She thinks clothes are not just about the function but also aesthetics, so does the handbags and shoes, and everything should be in harmony. If you look at DKNY handbags, you can see how elegant they are. The designs are simple but still bring the professional look to the user. As the color, DKNY handbags are usually made in several different color choices, but black has always seemed mature and the neutral image of black makes it suitable for any kinds of dresses. With prices vary from $115.00 to $445.00, the DKNY handbags are perfect for work and perfect for play. One of DKNY handbags which have taken our attention is the DKNY Saffiano Leather Large Work Shopper. At a glance, this DKNY handbag looks similar to Prada Saffiano Lux Tote Bag. One thing differs this handbag from the other DKNY handbags is that it has three compartments. A flat bottom and four small metal feet in every corner of the bottom allow this handbag able to stay upright. The two handles at the top and a removable and adjustable longer strap for cross body or super long shoulder make this DKNY handbag become more sophisticated.
Moreover, although Prada Saffiano Lux Tote Bag offers three different sizes and DKNY Saffiano Leather Large Work Shopper has only one size, the DKNY’s offers more collections for the fans which are a bowler bag, a large tote, a rounded tote, and an across-body bag, a perfect combination to create a smart and sharp image for professional women. However, do not get it wrong, this handbag is still perfect for travelling. The three compartments of the handbag allow it to carry more items. The three compartments consist of one large magnetic-sealed main compartment and two zipper storage compartments. The capacity of this handbag is perfect for organized women who love preparation, added with a logo-lining and protective dust bag for exclusive impression.
Just like Prada’s, DKNY Saffiano Leather Large Work Shopper is made of the same exquisite Saffiano leather. Processed through Italy’s most famous and prestigious tanneries, the Saffiano grained leather give a special and modern pattern. It is stronger than normal weather which is water and scratches resistance. The color variety, black, camel, and burgundy also enrich the collection. If you are one of DKNY handbag fans, this collection can become yours with only $345.00. The price is equal to the luxury and the elegancy plus the utility and the endurance of the material it offers.
In Singapore, the DKNY outlets can be found on Palais Renaissance, Paragon, Orchard Road, and many other places. In September 2012, DKNY opened the largest store at ION Orchard. It contains DKNY, Pure and DKNY Jeans all under one roof. As its name, this largest DKNY Singapore store epitomizes the nuance of the New York by mixing the basic black and white touches with backlit glowing logos. This New York style is a proof of dedication by DKNY to its hometown and an attempt to bring the New York to the Singapore shoppers and let them enjoy the atmosphere of shopping in New York in the middle of Singapore.