Founded in
Antwerp,
Belgium, in 1987 and named after the
British author
Rudyard Kipling,
Kipling is a company known especially for its line of nylon
handbags,
backpacks,
luggage and accessories distinguished by their round rubber logo and furry monkey
keychain. They could be described as similar to
Prada's line of pricey nylon bags, except far less expensive and more casual. Kipling reached its pinnacle in the mid-nineties when it became a popular trend, worn by such stars as
Tom Cruise,
Jim Carrey and
John Travolta.
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Kipling has stores all around the world and outlets, such as the turistical Sawgrass Mills Mall.