Dear Miss Devoted,
With Mother’s Day on this weekend, it’s that time of the year again to focus on that special bond between a mum and her little girl. For every devoted daughter, a mother is a role model, best friend, and a pillar of strength; For the mother, her daughter is her darling, and sometimes a double. You probably know many extraordinary mother-daughter pairs in real life, but here are some famous mothers who share more than gorgeous looks and inherited talent with their daughters -- they also share a storied destiny and a loads of style!
Judy Garland and Liza Minelli
The Hollywood legend Judy Garland was the mother of Liza Minnelli, and their famously fraught relationship was complex and at times tumultuous, but also loving and very close. Garland was a legendary entertainer and actress, and she struggled money, addiction and mental health issues throughout her life, which impacted her relationship with Minnelli. Despite their difficulties, Minnelli remained devoted to her mother and followed in her footsteps as a performer. She has spoken publicly about her love for Garland and about the challenges she faced growing up in the shadow of a famous and troubled parent.
Ingrid Bergman and Isabella Rossellini
Ingrid Bergman is basically Hollywood royalty, and her award-winning career and life in limelight spanned five decades. Bergman is a celebrated beauty, as is her daughter, Isabella Rossellini. Rossellini, who looks very like her mother, continued in that line of work as model and actor, but also as a philanthropist and conservationist, using her platform to inform and inspire others to appreciate and protect nature. She's also been an outspoken advocate for body positivity and against ageism in Hollywood.
Vanessa Paradis and Lily-Rose Depp
More famous for being Johnny Depp’s only daughter, the supermodel Lily-Rose Depp has actually followed her mother, French model, actress and singer Vanessa Paradis’s path into the limelight. Mother and daughter are known to have a close relationship. Although intensely private, they have been seen together at public events and have shared affectionate moments in public. Lily-Rose has also spoken about her admiration for her mother, who she looks up to as a role model.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, ABARA is thrilled to announce a new member of our luxury bag collection, the adorable mini bag we have named The KEEPIE. The Keepie is the miniature of the ABARA bestselling Keeps’Ake shoulder bag. The Keepie and Keeps’Ake pair is inspired by the enduring love, and unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters, and celebrates love in its purest form. If you prefer something from ABARA’s bespoke collection, our other mini bag is the Bow Bag Mini, which is a mini bag version of ABARA classic handbag the Bow Bag of 2021. Both options are stylish and luxurious ways to do mother-daughter twinning!
Happy Mother’s Day!
