When fashion boards the retro express, the 1960s are always a stop worth lingering at. This season, nostalgia has never looked so polished. From Brigitte Bardot’s leopard-print bikinis to Jackie Kennedy’s signature round sunglasses, the elegant allure of a bygone era is capturing runways—and wardrobes—once again. But there’s one throwback accessory quietly stealing the spotlight: the kiss-lock coin purse.
Kiss-Lock Chic: A Metallic Whisper from the Past
With its glinting gold or silver clasp, the kiss-lock purse is more than just a nostalgic trinket. It’s a fashion time machine. That delicate snap of the clasp? It’s an audible ticket to the ’60s, when women tied silk scarves around their bouffants, slipped into cigarette pants or gingham dresses, and carried these charming purses with a grace we still envy today.
As we’ve seen with the revival of ’70s bohemia (hello, Chloé), and the minimalist elegance of the ’90s (thank you, Carolyn Bessette), the ’60s ladylike aesthetic is stepping back into the spotlight—this time with a touch of modern ease.
A New Kind of Lady
Today’s interpretation of elegance isn’t stiff or overly manicured. It’s relaxed, effortless, and playfully undone. Think tailored trousers with oversized sunglasses, loafers with boxy blazers, or a crisp shirtdress paired with—yes—a kiss-lock purse that ties it all together. The new ladylike is less about perfection and more about personality.
Spotted on the Spring/Summer 2025 Runways
Designers this season are flipping through fashion’s most glamorous pages and finding fresh inspiration in the past. At Jacquemus, kiss-lock silhouettes arrived in playful polka dots and crisp black-and-white, accented by golden clasps—elegant, yet utterly cool.
Coach took it a step further, reimagining the kiss-lock as its next It Bag. Their Spring/Summer 2025 runway featured the clasped classic in multiple sizes—from tiny to oversized—with whimsical hand-drawn graphics and cheeky appliqués. Paired with satin summer dresses and retro prints, the kiss-lock bag looked anything but old-fashioned.
Even Sarah Jessica Parker, a style barometer in her own right, was seen carrying one on the set of And Just Like That…—a nod to the bag’s enduring charm and pop-culture credibility.
Max Mara’s Pasticcino: Kiss-Lock Meets Couture
If nostalgia is the kiss-lock’s soul, Max Mara’s Pasticcino bag is its high-fashion evolution. This reimagined classic fuses modern structure with vintage appeal, crafted with embossed leather, Fortuny silk, Calais-Caudry lace, and Japanese jacquards. Designed in collaboration with artist Patrizia Urquiola and artisans from around the globe, the Pasticcino is a statement in craftsmanship—proof that the kiss-lock isn’t just back, it’s better than ever.