Top 175 Handbag Events, News, Reviews, Resources

Top 175 Handbag Events, News, Reviews & Resources

• 3 bags are better than one - "Rihanna nails fashion’s most functional look."
• 5 fascinating facts about The Queen’s handbag habits - "From what’s inside to why Her Majesty always carries a handbag, these are the secrets behind The Queen’s favourite accessory."
• 5 Gucci Black Denim Items I’d Add to My Collection - "Classic yet modern, I keep revisiting these bags."
• 6 Best Bags of New York Fashion Week - The New York Times.
• 6 Designer Bags Everyone Is Buying Second-Hand - VOGUE.
• 6 things you didn’t know about how a Mulberry bag is made - The Telegraph.
• 7 Best Bags of London & Milan Fashion Weeks - The New York Times.
• 8 Most Popular Louis Vuitton Purses - "Shop a selection of the most desirable limited edition and sold out Louis Vuitton Purses available for immediate purchase." Sotheby's.
• 10 Best Designer Tote Bags That Stand the Test of Time - "From classic leather options to durable canvas carriers, these are the styles you'll carry for years to come."
• 10 Chanel Bags That Every Bag Lover Should Know - "The 411 on the brand’s most famous and intriguing bags."
• 10 Most Expensive Handbags In The World - FashionLady.
• 10 most expensive women's handbags in the world - TIM.
• 10 of the best men's bags - The Telegraph.
• 10 Things You Might Not Know About the HermÈs Birkin - PurseBlog.
• 11 Quiet-Luxury Bags That Are Low-Key, Anti-Trend & Peak Cool - "Conversations about designer handbags typically revolve around one specific phrase: 'It bags.' That saying has been less prominent recently, though, replaced by 'quiet-luxury bags' that combine ease, subtlety, and quality craftsmanship without prominent logos."
• 12 vintage Gucci handbags to invest in now & love forever - "From Horsebit hardware to Guccissima leather, there are plenty of iconic signatures in store." Harper's BAZAAR.
• 14 best beach bags to buy now - The Telegraph.
• 15 attention-grabbing handbags - The Telegraph.
• 15 bold bucket-bags to brighten up your weekend - The Telegraph.
• 15 designer handbags for an instant summer style update - The Telegraph.
• 19 Handbags that Have the Highest Resale Values - Vogue.
• 20 best work bags for women 2023, according to people who go into an office every day - "Picking out a new outfit for work every day can be quite the headache, but if there’s one thing that makes our mornings easier, it’s a trusty work bag that stands up to long commutes, meetings, mountains of paperwork and more. From stylish work bags you can take from the boardroom to the bar to functional work bags that keep all your documents (and meal-prepped lunches) safe and secure, there’s no shortage of work bag options on the market that’ll actually make getting - and being - at your day job that much more of a breeze. We spoke to folks who go into the office every day about their favorite work bags from top brands like Beis, Cuyana, Frank & Oak and Ted Baker, and you can shop them all right here." CNN Underscored.
• 20 of the best weekend tote bags - in pictures - "Make the most of the easing of lockdown and longer days with a fun and functional tote, perfect for a picnic in the park or a daytrip to the beach."
• 21 colourful designer handbags to put a spring in your step - The Telegraph.
• 25 years of Fendi’s Baguette bag - "As Fendi’s Baguette bag turns 25, millennials and Gen Z resurrect 90s looks in search of better and simpler times."
• 28 Best Basket Bags (Vintage & Current) for a Timeless Summer Look - VOGUE.
• 42 Itty-Bitty Mini Bags That Make a Serious Style Statement 2022 - VOGUE.
• 48 Work Bags & Totes 2022 - VOGUE.
• 2017 season handbags - The Telegraph.
• $2,145 version of the iconic blue Ikea tote - TODAY.com.
• $19,000 alligator bag destroyed over missing import permit - An alligator-skin handbag worth A$26,000 is to be destroyed after a woman imported it into Australia without a permit. Alligator-skin products are allowed to be imported into Australia, but shoppers must obtain an A$70 permit.
• $222,000 HermÈs Birkin Handbag that Started an Auction Frenzy - Robb Report.
• A history of Gucci in 10 bags - "As Gucci celebrates the opening of Vault, an experimental online space for vintage pieces from their first century, Christie’s specialist Rachel Koffsky chronicles the designs and craftsmanship that built the brand."
• Amanpour: 'Holdster' is a handbag for our time - "Designer Anya Hindmarch has created a 'holdster' for frontline workers to carry personal items while treating patients of the pandemic."
• Are these the world's most valuable HermÈs handbags? - The Telegraph.
• BAG SNOB - reviews of designer handbags.
• Baguette (bag) - small, compact handbags, designed by Italian fashion company Fendi in 1997. Popularized on Sex and the City in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this product is often cited as the first it bag. With the Baguette, Fendi sparked the "buy-a-bag-a-day habit" by rapidly declining it into hundreds of different designs and sold more than a million units in 20 years.
• Best Bag Trends From Winter 2022 - "What makes bags fun is that you don’t have to choose - you can carry a different bag, and thus a different vibe every day of the week. This winter, there are plenty to choose from."
• Beat-up bags are luxury’s new gateway drug - "Resale companies put a lot of work into making sure the items they sell are authentic and in good condition. But a new trend is emerging in the resale market that’s making the second part less of a necessity: selling items that are dented, worn and beaten up. In other words, clothes and accessories that look like they have a history."
• Behind the scenes at Christie's blockbuster handbag sale - including diamond-encrusted Hermès Birkins - The Telegraph.
• best evening clutches & handbags for party season - The Telegraph.
• Best investment bags to buy - "Classics that are worth the waiting list."
• best ladylike bags - The Telegraph.
• Best Luxury Over-The-Shoulder Bags 2020 - Forbes.
• Best Weekender Bags 2023, According To 6 Experts Who Travel Constantly - "Now that travel season is back and busier than ever, you are likely - and excitedly - packing for that long-awaited weekend escape. Packing well, even for a mini vacation, is an art form. One of the most essential parts: Having the right bag. We consulted experts who typically spend their life on planes, trains and automobiles to get their top picks for the best weekender bags that marry style with functionality and practicality." Forbes Vetted.
• Birkin Bag in the Box Is Worth a Lifetime of Debt - The New York Times.
• Birkin bags have performed better than both the American stock market & the price of gold in the last 35 years - The Telegraph.
• Birkin bags hit record prices even as the world ground to a halt during Covid. Here's why - "The desirability of an Hermès Birkin handbag - a symbol of rarefied wealth - is such that not even a global pandemic can dull demand for it. Instead, it has helped fire it up even more. The bags are getting scooped up at record premiums in the pandemic era, according to Birkin resellers. Auction house Christie's says that one of its two highest selling handbags in history is a Birkin made of crocodile skin that went for nearly $390,000 in November (The other was a Kelly bag, also from Hermès, that sold for close to $450,000)."
• Birkinomics: are these handbags a better investment than bricks & mortar? - The Guardian.
• Bold standard: the most eye-catching man bags for spring - The Telegraph.
• Bottega Veneta’s Sardine Bag Is Becoming A Celebrity Go-To - Vogue.
• Burberry burns bags, clothes & perfume worth millions - "Burberry, the upmarket British fashion label, destroyed unsold clothes, accessories and perfume worth £28.6m last year to protect its brand."
• Can Bags Be Powerful? - "Especially in pop-movie culture, the concept of a 'Power Bag' belonging to the 'Boss Lady' seems particularly relevant, with the trusty carryalls of glamorous CEOs serving as perfect outfit inspirations to masses of devoted onlookers."
• Carrie Bradshaw's Best Handbags Never Go Out of Style - "From her 1970s-inspired Gucci top handles to her curvaceous vintage Dior saddle, discover Bradshaw’s best handbags to shop now and wear forever ahead."
• Carrie Bradshaw’s New It-Bag Has Serious Fashion History - VOGUE.
• Celebrities & their Hermes Birkin Bags - PurseBlog.
• Celebrities with namesake bags - The Telegraph.
• celebritybagstyles - "A Celebrity Handbag Blog about Celebrity handbag Styles, Designer Handbags, Celebrity Fashion & Gossip."
• Chanel Restricts Sales to Russians Abroad - "The French luxury giant is refusing to sell to Russians unless they can prove they live outside the country and declare they will not take purchases to Russia, upsetting some clients."
• Could handbags be the haute couture solution to Florida’s python problem? - "Invasive Burmese pythons are devastating wildlife but one firm believes turning snake leather into accessories could be a win-win."
• CROSS-BRAND COLLABORATION - definition & explanation.
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• Cuyana - women's bag tassels.
• Designer Bags That Will Reign in 2022, According to Luxury Experts - "Whether you're looking to make an investment purchase or take your daily dose of online browsing, these responses are worth viewing. Keep scrolling to see, read about, and shop the bags that luxury experts are going to define fashion this year."
• Did Leonardo da Vinci invent the handbag? - "Leonardo da Vinci: Artist, engineer, handbag designer."
• Empty Rolex boxes are fetching pretty sums online as TikTok drives demand - "According to a report in The Sunday Times, Louise Eccles discovers how 'piles of empty boxes and paper carrier bags' from designer labels are selling for hundreds of pounds online."
• Epi leather - definition & explanation.
• Fashionphile - since 1999. "Buy, Sell & Consign Authentic Used Designer Handbags." SHOP, SELL and REPEAT used designer handbags and other accessories online with FASHIONPHILE Buy Online. On the surface, FASHIONPHILE is about making pre-owned, ultra-luxury goods accessible. Rare pieces? We have them. Your favorite wishlist item for a steal? We’ve got that, too. We’re about guaranteed-authentic Holy Grail products in great condition, and quick buy-outs on pieces you’re ready to sell. But then, FASHIONPHILE is also so much more.
• Fashionphile pockets nearly $500m in revenue as post-pandemic inflation further fuels luxury resale market - "After graduating from law school in 1999, Sarah Davis opened a modest eBay store called Fashionphile and noticed that her luxury items were reselling at prices close to - and in many cases higher than - retail prices. So later that year she launched Fashionphile as a standalone e-commerce site focused on shipping luxury brands. From Louis Vuitton’s Neverfull Tote to Chanel’s Classic Double Flap, she’s built an inventory of the most coveted handbags through a direct redemption model and authentication process."
• Floyd Mayweather Drops Fortune in Birkin Bag shopping spree - TMZ.
• From HermÈs Bags to Rolex Watches, Here Are the Luxury Goods With the Best Resale Values - "It’s every collector’s dream to acquire pieces guaranteed to appreciate over time - and Rebag wants to help make it a reality."
• from hermÈs birkin to lady dior, stories of the most iconic bags - "Hermès Birkin. Lady Dior. Chanel 2.55. Fendi Baguette. Handbags and how they became a fashion icon, carried by celebrities from Princess Diana to Sarah Jessica Parker. Handbags were used by men in medieval times to carry coins, but were later co-opted by women and came to dominate fashion in the 20th century. From royalty to pop culture icons, It bags are synonymous with some of the most prominent women. Two fashion writers tell their stories."
• giant pom-pom cherries on this phone case make it easy to find in a handbag - The Verge.
• Givenchy Launches New Antigona Soft Bags - "For a decade, Givenchy’s signature Antigona bag has graced the arms of countless elegant women. The iconic Boston bag has a boxy shape and a rigid construction with sleek lines. Rigidity is even embodied in its name, which is inspired from the Greek myth of Antigone, whose name means unbending. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Givenchy released a new version that may surprise fans of the architectural bag: the Antigona Soft."
• GLADSTONE BAG - Wikipedia.
• Goyard Has a Quota? - "We’ve all heard of Hermès and Chanel having a quota limit on their bags. But now Goyard has a quota too! Wait, what?"
• Grandmother uses £900 Louis Vuitton bag to carry fish - Daily Mail.
• Gucci Celebrates 100 Years with Gucci Aria - "This is the collection that has left everyone both speechless and full of thoughts all at once."
• Gucci The Jackie 1961 - "A part of the House's history the Jackie's story is retold with a contemporary edge." A signature Gucci handbag line known for its curved half-moon shape and signature hardware, the Jackie is reimagined by the Creative Director for the Fall Winter 2020 Men's fashion show.
• HANDBAG - Wikipedia.
• HAND BAGGAGE - aka Carry-On Baggage: measurements & weight.
• Handbags named after celebrities - The Telegraph.
• handbags that made history - "Delve into the background of bags, and you’ll find they were just as coveted in the 1500s as they are now. Emma Cook unpacks the rich inner life of the ultimate accessory."
• Hard-Handle Purses Are the Toughest Form of Chic - "Does high style always come at a high cost?" PurseBlog.
• HBO’s ‘And Just Like That’ Features 3,000 Handbags - "The HBO series And Just Like That... has no doubt got people talking. Besides the obvious controversy, its mostly for its fashion and namely for its handbags. Yes, there are the dozens of Manolo Blahnik heels that have turned the Sex and the City franchise into a trademark. One of the most fascinating parts of the show is the dream-worthy handbags. According to the show's costume designers Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago, roughly 3,000 handbags are used in the series, turning the show into a luxury shopper's fantasy come to screen."
• HermÈS: A RARE, FAUVE BARÉNIA LEATHER & BOG OAK KELLYWOOD 22 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE handbag - "22 w × 19 h × 8.5 d cm, includes shoulder strap, small dustbag, felt protector, care card, dustbag and box." Christie's.
• HERMÈS IS TRIPPING ON MUSHROOMS - "Hermès is on mushrooms, not the psychedelic kind however. The French heritage brand is pioneering the use of a mushroom-based 'leather' as an alternative to real leather, Business of Fashion reports."
• HermÈs Kelly Bag Fetches Record Price at Sotheby’s Auction - "The pearl-coloured Himalaya Retourne Kelly 25 bag fetched $346,802 at an auction in Paris last week."
• HermÈs Reimagines Victoria Bag With Alternative Mushroom-Based "Leather" - "Hermès is officially breaking away from its traditions and moving forward with sustainable leather alternatives for its iconic luxury bags."
• HermÈs suing American artist over NFTs inspired by its Birkin bags - "French luxury brand says Mason Rothschild’s furry MetaBirkins digital tokens ‘rip off’ its trademark."
• Highly Anticipated London Auction To Include 5 Rare Louis Vuitton ‘Art’ Handbags - "Louis Vuitton has been collaborating with artists for the past twenty years, creating some of the most collectible and highly prized handbags on the market."
• History of the It bag - "Vogue's Hall of Fame of the Most Coveted Accessories."
• How Cartier bejewelled the humble handbag - The Telegraph.
• How Coco Chanel’s orphanage upbringing inspired the 2.55 bag - "The iconic clutch with the chain strap that changed the world. How was a 1920s flapper to flourish a cigarette, grasp a champagne glass and dance a Charleston while holding a clutch? And so Coco’s revelatory chain strap was born. Named after its eventual design date in February 1955, the beloved Chanel 2.55’s distinctive diamond-shaped quilting was inspired by childhood home Aubazine Abbey’s windows."
• How Grace Kelly gave the Hermès Kelly bag its enduring style status - The Telegraph.
• How HermÈs conquered the luxury industry - "Hermès eschews trends and embraces old-fashioned craftsmanship - and has seen its revenue climb."
• How many HermÈs Birkins does Jane Birkin have? - "The Birkin was famously created after Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas bumped into Jane Birkin, who at the time was using a Kelly bag she thought was too small. Millionaires and celebrities hoard dozens of the expensive bags, but its namesake has only ever owned five or six, just using one at a time - and donating it to charity before replacing it."
• How Mark Cross - a handbag brand that fashion forgot - made a beguiling comeback - The Telegraph.
• How the other Birkin bag became the accessory of the summer - The Telegraph.
• How to find the best laptop bag - "A techhead's guide to the world of soft goods."
• How to find the perfect summer work bag - The Telegraph.
• how to prevent mildew on clothes & accessories in high humidity - "From mould-resistant fabrics to proper storage, there are plenty of ways to prevent mildew, but all is not lost if the rot has already set in."
• How to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag, according to Dublin designer expert - "Sustainable fashion is the way forward - so investing in a luxury handbag is beneficial for both consumers and the planet. Paddy also counts the stiches and measures the zips to check for authenticity. The Louis Vuitton branding stamp is also one to look out for. Paddy makes sure that the distance between letters are all equal. 'There will be a date code inside these bags as well which will tell us what month or year the bag was made.'"
• How to SPOT fake DIOR SADDLE bags: authentic guide - ebay.
• How to style handbags with every outfit - The Telegraph.
• Hunting for a new handbag? Here's how to find the right one for you - The Telegraph.
• ‘I wanted to make a bag that I could afford’: designer Raul Lopez on affordable it bags - "Raul Lopez has turned his Luar label into one known way beyond the rarified catwalk world. Here he explains how the New York ballroom scene, growing up in a Dominican community and fans such as Dua Lipa helped him make a luxury brand accessible to everyone."
• 'I'm buying HermÈs bags to beat the stock market' - "As share prices falls, investors are turning to luxury goods and fine wines to protect their savings."
• Inside the Delirious Rise of ‘Superfake’ Handbags - "Can you tell the difference between a $10,000 Chanel bag and a $200 knockoff? Almost nobody can, and it’s turning luxury fashion upside down."
• Inside the secretive world of luxury authentication - "Luxury resale platforms and brands are improving their authentication processes in response to more sophisticated counterfeits."
• Issey Miyake's Bao Bao bag celebrates 20 years as a design icon - "The Japanese designer’s work has always been more craft and technological feat than fashion and the Bao Bao bag is an exceptional example."
• It bag - high-priced designer handbag that has become a popular best-seller. The phenomenon arose in the fashion industry and was named in the 1990s and 2000s. Examples of handbag brands that have been considered "It bags" are Chanel, Hermès and Fendi.
• It Bag Alert: Bottega Veneta’s Sardine Bag Is Becoming A Celebrity Go-To - Vogue.
• Ivanka’s Max Mara Handbag Probably Won’t Sell Quite Like Nancy Pelosi’s Max Mara Coat - Vanity Fair.
• Jane Birkin’s Favourite Pre-HermÈs Bag - Jane’s signature basket.
• Justin Reed - since 2017. "Justin Reed is an e-commerce and consignment shop for contemporary and vintage clothing, high-end fashion, art, and accessories. With studios in Los Angeles and New York, we are a digital-centric boutique shipping worldwide and offering a highly curated catalog that appeals to a wide range of buyers. Whether you are buying or selling with us, we believe in providing the highest quality experience and world-class customer service."
• Kate Spade Found Dead of Apparent Suicide in New York City Apartment - TIME Magazine.
• Les 3 Marches de Catherine B - "The boutique first opened its doors on April 1st 1994 and quickly established itself as a leading authority on all things vintage Chanel and Hermès." 1 Rue Guisarde, 75006 Paris, France.
• LES JOURNÉES PARTICULIÈRES 2016 - Visit 40 of our houses. LVMH
• 'Less a bag, more a main character' - "Why the 'pigeon clutch' is a must have accessory for celebrities. From JW Anderson’s pigeon clutch to Balenciaga’s rubbish sack-like design, bags aren’t about carrying stuff any more. We’re in the era of the main character accessory."
• Louis Vuitton Information Guide
• LOUIS VUITTON PERSONALISATION SERVICES - special orders: custom made, made to order & product personalisation: painting, hot stamping & monograms.
• Louis Vuitton Releases 'Paint Can' Bags - "The line is said to be inspired by the late artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear line, Virgil Abloh. Made from coated canvas and cowhide leather trim, the microfibre lining complements the silver hardware of the single compartment bag."
• LOUIS VUITTON REVEALS A NEW RANGE OF PACKAGING - Louis Vuitton.
• Louis Vuitton Retrospective, From Keepall to D.J. Box - The New York Times.
• Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2023 Show Was All About Monograms & Metallic - "On a bright, sunny day in California, Louis Vuitton presented its Cruise 2023 show. It was a perfect day yesterday for a runway show at the Salk Institute, which is located in Southern California. With this presentation, Nicolas Ghesquiere continued his ongoing tradition of staging Louis Vuitton’s cruise runway shows at some of the world’s most renowned architectural spaces."
• Louis Vuitton’s flexible-screen handbags are the definition of extra - engadget.
• luxury authenticators who keep fakes out of buyers’ hands - "Despite new AI-powered technology, catching counterfeits in the second-hand market remains in the hands of a few skilled professionals."
• Luxury brand HermÈs plans new factories as handbag demand soars - "Hermès, the French luxury goods maker, is opening three new factories as it struggles to keep up with demand for its £5,000-plus Birkin and Kelly handbags. French fashion house to open factories in Louviers, Sormonne and Riom as bags become must-haves."
• Luxury Investments Around the World Compared - infographic - "Do you enjoy the finer things in life? For many of the world’s wealthy individuals, acquiring luxury goods such as art, fine wine, and watches is a passion. Unlike traditional investments in financial assets, luxury goods can be difficult to value if one does not have an appreciation for their form. A rare painting, for example, does not generate cash flows, meaning its value is truly in the eye of the beholder. To gain some insight into the market for luxury goods, this infographic takes data from Knight Frank’s 2021 Wealth Report to compare the preferences of nine global regions."
• Lululemon's Everywhere Belt Bag Is Back In Stock In 12 Colors - "The Lululemon Belt Bag just got restocked in a huge selection of colors. Get it before it sells out again. The Lululemon Belt Bag is coveted for a few reasons. First, it’s incredibly convenient, giving you an easy way to keep your phone, keys and wallet within reach while still being totally hands-free. And like many of Lululemon’s other pieces, it’s become somewhat of a status symbol with the power to turn a regular old athleisure outfit into a chic ensemble. It’s also trending on TikTok, which is a surefire indicator that an item will sell out."
• MARGARET THATCHER'S HANDBAGS
• Meet the fish leather pioneers - "Fish leather is being increasingly used by makers of handbags."
• Meghan's new bag is already sold out - "Meghan's fashion range launches - and her bag is already sold out."
• Meghan Markle & Angelina Jolie Both Love This Surprisingly Affordable Bag - PureWow.
• Meghan Markle's favourite handbag brand Strathberry launch a unique new style for spring - "The latest Strathberry bag is sure to get the Duchess' seal of approval."
• MIPEL - launched in 1962. "The Bag Show." Milan, Italy. The world’s leading international leather-goods show: bags, luggage, sacks, wallets and the full spectrum of leather accessories.
• Montblanc's Heritage 1926 collection - The Telegraph.
• My new bag is awful, and I love it - The Verge.
• MYTHBUSTER ADAM SAVAGE HAS MADE A BAG, AND IT'S BEAUTIFUL - Wired.
• New-season handbags to buy now 2017 - The Telegraph.
• Prada & Louis Vuitton are using blockchain to stop fakes - "Crypto is crashing but the tech behind it could save luxury brands billions. Counterfeits are a huge problem for high-end designers around the globe: luxury brands lost $98 billion worth of sales to counterfeits in 2017 alone."
• PurseBlog - since 2005. "PurseBlog and PurseForum are the Internet’s largest, most popular sources of news and information on designer handbags and accessories."
• Queen Elizabeth's Favorite Handbag Brand Launches New Retro Style in Honor of Queen's Jubilee - "No accessory is more iconic than the Queen's handbag."
• Rebag - founded in 2014. "Buy & Sell Used Designer Bags, Watches, Jewelry & More." Rebag is the authority in buying, selling, and trading luxury accessories including handbags, fine jewelry, watches, and small leather goods. With over 50 designer brands and tens of thousands of items to shop, Rebag is the ultimate destination for refreshing your closet or unloading once-loved items from your collection. Come discover the most renowned fashion brands in the world, including Chanel, Hermès, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, and more. Rebag specialists inspect and certify every item before listing on our site. That way you can trust you're always receiving the most incredible luxury goods.
• Resale calculator - "Calculate the potential resale value of your pre-loved items." Select the brand of your item: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Céline, Balenciaga, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, Valentino & Louboutin.
• 'Ridiculous' micro handbag that can fit only a few mints becomes fashion sensation - "The tiny Jacquemus Mini Le Chiquito bag is smaller than a credit card and can be held in the palm of your hand."
• Reticule (handbag) - also known as a ridicule or indispensable, was a type of small handbag or purse, similar to a modern evening bag, used mainly from 1795 to 1820.
• Saffiano leather - definition & explanation.
• Sarah Jessica Parker's pigeon purse - "Keen-eyed fashion lovers soon clocked the bird as an $854 clutch bag from designer JW Anderson's Fall-Winter 2022 collection. The life-size, 3D-printed pigeon purse opens via its right wing to reveal a space just large enough to fit an iPhone and perhaps a wallet. 'AJLT S2 Carrie with the JW Anderson pigeon clutch and a Fendi ankle baguette is perfection,' tweeted London-based fashion editor Hannah Tindle, 'absolutely zero comments.'"
• Spot the difference: the invincible business of counterfeit goods - "Selling cheap fakes of a successful product makes horribly good business sense. Is there any way to stop it?"
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• Stow - "The Travel Tech Collection."
• Telfar Bags Surpasses All Legacy Luxury Brands In Resale Market Value - "Black-owned fashion brand Telfar is raising the stakes when it comes to bag resale market value. According to Rebag’s 2022 Clair report, the Telfar Clemons-helmed collection has surpassed legacy luxury brands in average value retention."
• The best straw bags - The Telegraph.
• The handbag proves fashion's great survivor - "The popularity of the V&A’s new exhibition and the resilience of bag sales, proves our love of It bags is here to stay."
• THE HERMÈS BIRKIN BAG - the Holy Grail of purses.
• THE HERMÈS KELLY BAG - the legendary Hermès handbag named after Grace Kelly in 1956.
• The History of the Hero: The HermÈs Birkin - "It’s not a bag, it’s a Birkin: this 39-year-old phenomenon is a better investment than gold."
• The Many Bags of Jennifer Lopez, Part III - "All the bags J. Lo has carried since getting back together with Ben Affleck."
• The most fabulous designer handbags to add to your Christmas list - The Telegraph.
• the stars who love the British Mulberry brand - The Telegraph.
• This is the travel bag you need right now - "Travel bags are back (seriously)."
• This tool calculates how much your designer pieces will be worth when selling them on - The Telegraph.
• Tips to Keep Your Bag From Taking a Trip Without You - The New York Times.
• Too nice for the likes of us: why buying fancy stuff makes us miserable - "Luxury purchases should make us feel like a million bucks but impostor syndrome is at work even while we’re shopping."
• Top 10 Expensive Women Handbag Brands in the World - FashionLady.
• TYPES OF HANDBAGS - definition & explanation.
• Vegan leather made from mushrooms could mould the future of sustainable fashion - "Seven millennia since its invention, leather remains one of the most durable and versatile natural materials. However, some consumers question the ethical ramifications and environmental sustainability of wearing products sourced from animals."
• Vintage Chanel bags - the ultimate guide to buying secondhand - "Plus, a brief history of this iconic accessory. How to find vintage Chanel bags (and how to spot a fake)."
• Vintage HermÈs Birkin bag sells for record £162,500 in London - The Guardian.
• Virgil Abloh Has a Feeling for Eco Felt at Louis Vuitton - "The accessories, and one coat, were inspired by moving blankets - and luxed up with a shimmering monogram."
• Virgil Abloh’s Last Bags for Louis Vuitton Just Debuted In Paris - "See bags from Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall 2022 collection now."
• Virgil Abloh’s Last Collection for Louis Vuitton - "View bags and more from the collection."
• Volez, Voguez, Voyagez - Louis Vuitton - Presentation of the exhibition. YouTube.
• Watch: the making of Versace’s Palazzo Empire bag - The Telegraph.
• What to Do With All Those Tote Bags - "It’s O.K., we all have a problem with them."
• WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG, MICHAEL MOORE? - The Verge.
• Which Chanel bags make the best investments? - The Telegraph.
• Who Makes the World’s Most Costly Purse? HermÈs vs Chanel - "Within the hallowed halls of trend, the query of who crafts the world’s most costly purse and, certainly, the perfect, has sparked many a heated debate. At the moment, the Pursuitist delves into this sartorial competition, pitting two iconic stalwarts of luxurious trend, Hermès and Chanel, towards one another. Who will emerge triumphant on this final showdown of opulence and elegance? Let’s find out."
• Who Would Pay $300,000 for a Handbag? - The New York Times.
• why bag designers are losing the logo - The Guardian.
• Why handbag dogs are going out of fashion - The Guardian.
• Why Kate Spade Won't See A Penny Of The $2.4 Billion Sale To Coach - Forbes.
• Why the ‘ludicrously capacious’ bag on Succession was such a faux pas for the very wealthiest - "In this week’s newsletter: Poor Bridget’s nouveau riche tastes are everything old money families like the Roys hate: loud, practical and the sign of a class interloper."
• Why This Cult-Status Bag Lives Up to Its Hype - "That life-changing item is a minimal black bag - the iconic Longchamp Le Pliage tote, to be specific."
• Why You Should Invest in Chanel Bags - "Turns out, they may aid you in navigating the uncertain economic climate. Investments aren't just typically what you think of. There are many alternative investments such as vintage cars, fine art, wine, and luxury goods."
• Will Gucci’s Digital Bag Disrupt Luxury? - "A digital version of Gucci’s Dionysus Bag with Bee created for the Roblox marketplace has been sold for $4,115 - exceeding the price tag of the physical accessory IRL. The virtual bag was on sale at Gucci Garden, an experience engineered as a collaboration between Kering’s jewel in the crown and the online gaming platform. Here, visitors could meet up, have their avatars try on various branded items, and make purchases."
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