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The bag you can wear: Inside La Notte by Adrian Fürstenburg
Following his Vogue Singapore Innovation Prize win for ProjectEx—the lab-grown exotic leather startup pushing boundaries in sustainable luxury—Adrian Fürstenburg expands his namesake label with La Notte, a sculptural new addition rooted in his design ethos. Designed in Singapore and made in Italy, the new seasonal release reimagines the silk scarf as a functional, sculptural handbag. Its light, foldable and effortlessly elegant form makes the ultimate warm-weather essential from golden hours, evening transitions and everything in between. La Notte's signature saddle-stitch detailing on the tan leather handle adds a refined touch to this versatile silk scarf bag. Courtesy of Adrian Fürstenburg
La Notte, which means 'the night' in Italian, transforms a 67 x 67cm silk scarf, printed with golden leopard and baroque motifs, into a striking summer accessory. Expertly knotted onto a structured tan leather handle featuring saddle-stitch detailing, the scarf moulds into the perfect slouchy carryall for all your travel essentials and seamless shifts from sun-soaked days to moonlit evenings. The best part? Lightweight and foldable, the bag is designed for versatility with the ability to be untied and worn separately as a wrap or accessory, making La Notte as multifunctional as it is beautiful.
'As a trained textile designer, patterns and motifs are always a big source of inspiration, and I loved how my team and I created this concept.'
Fürstenburg's background in textile design is evident in the bag's rich patterns and thoughtful craftsmanship. The golden leopard and baroque prints evoke a sense of timeless elegance paired with a playful spirit—a signature that brings depth to the piece without overwhelming its simplicity. 'La Notte came from a simple idea: how do you turn something beautiful into something practical without complicating it?' Fürstenburg explains. This balance between softness and structure, luxury and ease perfectly captures the quiet confidence of modern summer style.
Attention to detail continues with options for personalisation, including foil monogramming in gold or silver and a choice of matching hardware. Measuring approximately 35cm wide by 30cm high (depending how the scarf is knotted), La Notte is sized for easy portability without sacrificing presence. Produced in limited quantities, each piece exemplifies Fürstenburg's commitment to slow luxury and heirloom-quality design.
Striking the balance between trendy and timeless, La Notte reflects the scarf-inspired accessory movement seen unfolding across spring/summer 2025 runway and street style—from printed scarves worn as wearable art at Louis Vuitton's spring/summer 2025 show to modular, convertible bag styles showcased by Bottega Veneta. Designers have embraced bold prints and versatile scarves as integral styling elements this season, but La Notte pairs its dramatic motif with premium leather, polished hardware and refined construction. The result is a piece that feels modern and trend-aligned yet retains a lasting allure well beyond the current fashion cycle.
Styling La Notte is simple yet impactful: knot the scarf handle over a breezy white linen dress for a casual daytime look, or untie the scarf to wear as a chic wrap over evening wear. It's sculptural form and tactile silk invite movement, making it a companion that carries both essentials and style. La Notte stands as a reflection of Adrian Fürstenburg's dedication to combining craftsmanship, innovation and emotional resonance in every creation as it offers itself not only a practical accessory, but an emblem of effortless elegance for summer and beyond.
For more information about the La Notte, visit Adrian Fürstenburg's website here.
