Just in case you blinked and missed it, I’ve been on a furry-monkey-crinkly-nylon Kipling high recently, and have begun to saturate the net with my apparent compulsion to own, and talk about, Kipling bags – so much so that Kipling – the company, the peerless provider of high-quality purses, luggage and accessories – has noticed.
About a fortnight past, I was contacted by a lovely lady from Kipling. She was quite “thrilled” to learn that I have dedicated an entire site to my true love for Kipling that, I reckon, she just had to find out for herself, if I were an authentic article. Why yes, I am. This is the real thing – a genuine avid Kipling fan: Me.
In her letter, she asked a few questions to learn a little bit about me and my take on the Kipling brand and products. She wanted to know why I loved Kipling so much. Unfortunately, I think I might have been a wee bit overwhelmed by the initial contact, and got too excited about the whole thing, that in my reply to her I forgot to answer the most important question:
Kipling, why do I love thee?
For many years, I have enjoyed this mild obsession with Kipling bags. You can ask my family and close friends, and they would testify to this silly, yet practical and fashionable, infatuation. The funny thing is since I started blogging about Kipling, and have explored the web to find others like me, I found that:
1) This place, www.kiplingmonkey.com, is the only not-for-profit, personal site (of which I am aware) that is almost exclusively dedicated to blogging about Kipling bags and monkeys;
2) There are so many other Kipling lovers out there – some of whom are far more compulsive, and bigger Kipling collectors than yours truly! Well, that just tickled me giddy – this cheeky monkey is not alone!
What’s not to love? The Kipling product construction is almost scientifically immaculate. You can probably take a magnifying glass to check out the stitches, and they would almost always be close to perfect. Most bags are made of 420 denier Nylon material that is stain- and water-resistant, and are easy to clean. It’s like having an umbrella to protect your stuff! Now Kipling also produces luscious leather bags. Oh, how I lust for leather!
Kipling designs vary from classic to trendy. They are fashionably distinguished, fun, flirty, subtle, and ready to steal the spotlight. Your Kipling fashion statement can be as unique as your mood, or personality; which is why so many Kipling fans own so many different styles!
One day you could be the demure lady at the office, donned in your business casual attire, proudly toting the true blue Fairfax medium handbag. The next you could be ready for Friday – femininely forceful in your high heels, blue jeans and black suit jacket; your Fergie collection purse hiding inside that extra file drawer – while you patiently wait for the clock to strike happy hour.
That’s one of the best things about Kipling – its versatility. Being the moderately mercurial girl that I am, it certainly makes it convenient to have a bag that can keep up with my ever-evolving mood and mode.
I love Kipling because it can be beautiful and bold, without being obnoxious. It fits my seasonal styles. Kipling keeps my stuff safe and my social sanity intact.
How about you? Tell me what you love about Kipling…
