Today Lyst has released its latest installment of the The Lyst Index Report, ranking the hottest brands and products of Q2. takes the top spot after a number of high-profile activations this year, such as sponsoring the Met Gala and its creative director Jonathan Anderson designing the costumes for . However, among the powerful heritage brands, such as Prada, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent, that usually dominate the power list, was the contemporary woven-leather accessories brand , which had a 197 per cent increase in searches quarter-on-quarter.
Luxury prices continue to spiral, so it’s not surprising that there is high demand for elevated, beautifully constructed handbags that don’t cost the price of a small car. Founded in 1985 by Craig Wright, traditional basket weaving techniques are used to create leather totes that are handwoven by artisans in India and all cost under £500. Ashley Olsen is a fan of the Nantucket bag, however this year the key style has been the Santa Croce – a tote bag that flares at the base – which ranked fifth on Lyst’s hottest product list.
When I started a maternity cover role at British last year, I invested in the Tokyo woven tote in a rich, dark green shade with mahogany-hued leather handles, to stop myself carting my laptop around in a scruffy canvas tote bag. Eighteen months later, it is still looking just as elegant as the day I bought it, without any of the damage to handles that you typically see with a well-used laptop bag. A.