Lancel was founded by husband and wife Alphonse and Angèle Lancel in Paris, 1876. Its beginnings as a lifestyle collection—mainly manufacturing pipes and smoking accessories—made it a staple of Parisian style even before moving into leather goods and handbags, with hits throughout the 20th century like the Kangourou suitcase and the iconic bucket bag. Today, Lancel is highly coveted for its handmade leather handbags and luggage pieces, which are classically elegant, transcending generations and trends.