Barbara Rihl, the iconic designer handbags described as “happy travel companions” by its designer Barbara Rihl, made a bold statement recently with the launch of its Spring/Summer 2014 Collection, in collaboration with Malaysia Airports Niaga, sole exclusive retailer of Barbara Rihl in Malaysia.

Brand principal and designer, Barbara Rihl herself was present at the event to meet and engage with members of the media at the Westin Kuala Lumpur.

Her designs, which are artsy, fun and tell interesting stories are both refreshing and relevant to today’s traveller.

Barbara Rihl designs Limited Edition collections, and some of her handbags even carry a special hidden message.Donned by celebrities and fashion icons such as Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, Emma Watson, Mick Jagger, and Lenny Kravitz, the handbags are well-known for their artsy and fun designs, and are expected to cater to the growing travel and leisure community in Malaysia.In addition to women’s handbags, the brand also carries scarves, ballerina flats, umbrellas, tablet covers, cosmetic bags, shopper bags and sling bags as well as small leather goods for both men and women such as Ipad covers, passport holders and toiletries bags – essentially any item that can make traveling more convenient and fun.

Barbara Rihl can be found in some of the best stores around the world in Japan, Paris, USA, Canada, Italy, Kuwait, Greece, Switzerland, Russia, Singapore and Lebanon. Currently, the brand is carried by Malaysia Airports Niaga outlets located at Fashion Emporium, Contact Pier, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), and will soon be available at the Ladies Fashion Walk, International Departures, KLIA 2.