From the archive · Fashion · 18 July 2012

Fashion: S.T. Dupont launches new line D

The French Simon Tissot-Dupont celebrates its 140th anniversary. To commemorate this special date, the house plans to launch the new collection of leather goods, Line D, which combines detail with iconic design to achieve ultra stylish and contemporary pieces.

The new Line D, consisting of bags, wallets and bags, is a unique craft. Made with the finest leathers selected according to strict uniform standards, flexibility, strength and finesse that clearly show the perfection of the designs of S.T.Dupont.

The collection is available in three skins emblematic signature: Elysée skin, smooth skin available in brown and black leather contrast, the trunks of the first ST Dupont and finally diamond skin, which was invented by Simon Tissot-Dupont. This is a tanned skin with diamond dust, giving it a brilliant shineanddurability.

Line D recovers also some historical details of the historic leather S.T.Dupont as protective labels marked with the initials of its owner. In this case, a label is embroidered by hand. In addition, all models feature the French flag discreetly, by a stitch or a decorative luggage ID.

Dupont has a design full of symmetries, enhanced by details of palladium on locks, latches and zippers. The interiors are made of navy blue jacket commemorating the ancient trunks made ​​by Simon Tissot-Dupont in his time. It is the final touch of refinement of a line style and character.

http://www.st-dupont.com/