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Bags and Bottles and Best Friends for Life

Via Issue 200, Joy Is Contagious

Written by

Photographed by

Ryan Jenq

Styled by

Laura Woolf

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LORO PIANA Needle Bag in fine-grained leather. VEUVE CLICQUOT champagne.

Loro Piana debuts the Needle Bag, a reinterpretation of the bowling bag inspired by the Maison’s textile heritage and commitment to refined craftsmanship. Its seamless construction, where a single piece of leather flows elegantly around the silhouette, reflects the precision of Loro Piana’s savoir-faire. The Needle balances structure and suppleness, with signature details like a gilded lock, LP zipper initials, and vintage-style key fob. It is designed as both a functional everyday bag and a tribute to Loro Piana’s heritage of understated luxury.

Historic Champagne House Veuve Clicquot and fashion visionary Simon Porte Jacquemus have collaborated on a limited-edition bottle design of Veuve Clicquot’s latest vintage, La Grande Dame 2018–a vibrant celebration of terroir, craftsmanship, and the Solaire spirit of the South of France. This special release features Simon’s bold signature and whimsical details, transforming the bottle into a collectible work of art.

CHLOÉ Paddington bag. OPUS ONE Vintage 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Petit Verdot 8%, Cabernet Franc 6.5%, Merlot 5% and Malbec 0.52.

First launched in 2005, the iconic Paddington bag marked its return on the Chloé Winter 2025 runway. A defining piece in the Maison’s leather goods heritage, the beloved bag’s design embodies effortless luxury with its soft, slouchy silhouette and equestrian-inspired details. The signature leather-wrapped padlock, an instantly recognizable code, adds a deeply personal touch.

In 2021, the vineyards experienced unseasonably dry conditions with the second lowest rainfall in Opus One’s history. Rains in late March arrived just in time for the slightly delayed bud-break on April 7th, and reduced water led to lower-than-average yields, which gave the fruit exceptional concentration and flavor at harvest. The summer months were very warm, and harvest began on August 31st and was steady and brief, with completion occurring on September 24th.

ALO Balance Bucket Bags. MOËT CHANDON champagne.

The ALO Balance Bucket is a soft, perfectly slouchy silhouette that adds effortless style and casual refinement to any look. Big enough to hold your studio class essentials, and versatile enough to be worn when dressed up or on the go. Wear crossbody for ease, or carry with the detachable leather handle for a look that’s always photo-ready.

Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon shares the largest terroir in Champagne and its exceptional savoir-faire with the world through a rich portfolio of diverse champagnes. At home in over 150 countries, its creations embody the Maison’s French chic and timeless signature, from the iconic Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial to the innovative Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial, or the ultimate expression of haute oenologie with Collection Impériale launched in 2023​​.

VALENTINO Garavani Viva Superstar Shopping bag. GRANDE CHARTE champagne.

With its strong identity and oversized V Logo, the Valentino Garavani Viva Superstar family continues to channel a retro-inspired spirit rooted in the artistic scene of the 1970s. This season, the color palette expands and core silhouettes are reimagined in new textures, including a precious skin variation. With the superstar bag, functionality meets flair, reinforcing the multifaceted attitude of the line.

BOTTEGA VENETA Tosca Shoulder bag. FRANCIACORTA bottle and glasses.

The Tosca shoulder bag is one of Bottega Veneta’s most craft-intensive designs. First introduced in 2022, the bag further evolves the Intrecciato legacy, featuring a new iteration of the Intreccio weave. Remarkable in its seamless, stitch-free construction, Tosca is an outstanding embodiment of the time and precision of Bottega Veneta craft. It takes 145 meters of leather and five days of artisanship to create one Tosca bag.

The Franciacorta Consortium is the body which guarantees and monitors Franciacorta production standards, as the first Italian wine produced exclusively with the bottle refermentation process to have obtained the Protected and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG) denomination in 1995. The Consortium’s work takes various forms ranging from safeguarding its brand and region, promoting its products via ongoing work on its production regulations and denominations, consumer information campaigns and promoting Franciacorta as an expression of an area, a wine and a production method.

FENDI Spy bag. DOM PÉRIGNON With Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2.

Small Fendi Spy Bag, a contemporary reinterpretation of a famous Fendi It bag presented in the Spring Summer 2005 Fashion Show, distinguished by its unique and unmistakable design. The name is inspired by the bag’s features, which include a secret pocket hidden in the flap that can be opened with a small button. An expression of fine craftsmanship, it features distinctive twisted handles that embellish the silhouette. The bag can be carried by hand or worn cross-body with the adjustable, detachable tone on tone calfskin shoulder strap.

With Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2, is filled with an enduring light, suspended in mid-air. It is an invitation to a moment of joy, to the contemplation of a perfect balance between Earth and Sky. This feeling springs from a remarkable tactile dimension, which is the real mark of Dom Pérignon, its inner truth. And now, Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2 bathes us in its light. At first welcoming, luminous, it becomes ample, substantial and curved. It leaves behind a trail of emotion, the emotion of an embracing yet delicate champagne.

BALENCIAGA Rodeo bag. APERTURE 2020 Bordeaux Red Blend.

The Balenciaga Rodeo Bag ’s one-of-a-kind construction offers versatile wear: a tilted shape makes for easy carry in which the front compartment is left intentionally open, effecting a laissez-faire aesthetic; reinforced side snaps on accordion folds allow for a slimmer yet expandable option. Crafted in exquisite calfskin that demands exceptional tanning, finishing, and cutting expertise, the leather’s smooth transparent finish allows for the visibility of its inherent qualities, namely natural flawlessness that obtains a soft patina over time.

2020 Aperture Bordeaux Red Blend: For this vintage, Aperture crafted a distinct Bordeaux blend, composed almost equally of cabernet sauvignon, malbec, and merlot, delicately balancing with a smaller inclusion of cabernet franc. The ripe red fruit characters are structured by silky seamless tannins, showcasing an elegant density to the blend. The 2020s are expressive in their youth and are drinking beautifully with a decant now, and will only continue to reward with cellaring.

Photographed by Ryan Jenq.

Styled by Laura Woolf.

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