MAGALIE, promising Spanish luxury designer handbag firm, was awarded the third prize at the world renowned “MIPEL TheBagShow Fair” in Milan, considered to be the most prestigious international event dedicated to leather goods and fashion accessories. The handbag designer competition, “MIPEL MEETS ANDY WARHOL”, took place during the MIPEL fair on September 18th at the Palazzo delle Stelline in the Italian city of Milan. The contest took place just before the start of the Milan Fashion Week and paid homage to pop art icon Andy Warhol on the 30th anniversary of his passing. All participants were asked to submit their designer handbags inspired by this unique artist’s legacy. MAGALIE was the only firm from Spain selected by the organizers, MIPEL, AIMPES (Associazione Pelletieri Italiani), Ministero delle Sviluppe Economico and ITA (Italian Trade Agency) to participate and, upon winning the prize, was also included in the official Andy Warhol exhibition, which is being held in Milan until October 28th under the title: Andy Warhol da New York alle Stelline. Leonardo di Warhol Andy di Amendola. The Andy Warhol exhibition consists of 20 previously unpublished photographs of Andy Warhol taken by acclaimed Italian photgrapher Di Amendola between 1977 and 1986 at the pop artist’s studio in New York and later during his visit to the Palazzo delle Stelline. MAGALIE’s “Cover” handbag will be on display at the Palazzo delle Stelline for the remainder of the Andy Warhol exhibition.
Fondazione Stelline
Corso Magenta, 61 Milano
19 Septiembre-29 Octubre 2017
10 a.m – 8 p.m
MAGALIE’s “Cover” design
Design inspired by Andy Warhol’s limited and exceptional illustrations made for the world famous Lou Reed band, “Velvet Underground”. Among other better known album covers developed by Warhol for this unique band, which he went as far as sponsoring, this is one out of a selection of 9 illustrations specifically made for a single titled “I’m waiting for the Man” for the compilation album, “Andy Warhol’s Velvet Underground Featuring Nico”.
MAGALIE selected this particular piece as we identify closely with the values it transmits: acceptance, transgression, fun and power. On a similar plane, MAGALIE is a firm believer of accepting and celebrating one’s unique particularities, in other words, accepting and celebrating oneself.
MAGALIE as a firm, and our bags in particular, is inspired by the 1970’s, with a mix of vintage design, a touch of contemporaneity and renewed aesthetic. This is why we feel that this limited edition MAGALIE design, which we have named “Cover” is a suitable and humble tribute to this unique and controversial pop art icon. MAGALIE will continue to advocate for new forms, new materials and a very personal fashion rhythm. We like to describe ourselves as a luxury brand with a soul.