As Bottega Veneta releases its Lauren bag in homage to Lauren Hutton's character in the 1980 film American Gigolo, we look back over some of fashion's most iconic pieces inspired by A-list stars.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR UK.
The Panthère collection, Cartier
For more than 100 years, the panther has been an icon of Cartier, worn by strong women such as the Duchess of Windsor and Maria Felix. Far from being inspired by the big cat itself, the collection was actually a tribute to Louis Cartier’s lover, Jeanne Toussaint. A friend of Coco Chanel’s, Toussaint met Cartier at the beginning of the 20th century and became the creative director of jewellery for the house in 1933. Her fierce determination led her to become known as ‘the Panthère’, an emblem that would become a symbol of powerful femininity.
The Panthère collection, available in store and online, Cartier
