The gorgeous Paseo bag first appeared on the SS23 catwalk, so it’s one of the newest members of Loewe’s bag family. That doesn’t make it any less classic, however, and we can guarantee you’ll be seeing this silhouette on the most stylish shoulders for many, many years to come. Like Loewe’s other bags, she’s simple, … Read more
Perhaps the most exclusive classic designer handbag brand on our list, Hermès is everlasting in its appeal thanks to its timeless design and its rarity. The sale of any new bag lies wholly with the sales teams’ discretion—there’s no guarantee you’ll be offered the colour, size or even design you request, or if you’ll even … Read more
As soon as I see any discounts begin there is only one thing on my list: designer handbags on sale. Rather than get swept away by a clothing trend or buy yet another navy jumper (although, that’s never really a bad move), I think it’s sensible to take stock of what you own and, if you’re … Read more
We’re not even in the midst of winter and I’m already growing sick of styling the same black, grey and beige items on repeat—but, whilst the grey clouds remain a permanent feature, I’m not yet in the mood to integrate all that much colour into my wardrobe. So, this season I’m working through my predicament by stocking up on my current … Read more
As far as we’re concerned, no designer handbag collection is complete without the addition of a Saint Laurent bag. We believe them to be just as classic as those from Chanel, Hermès, Celine and Dior, and we think they deserve just as much consideration if you’re fortunate enough to be contemplating a new designer-handbag purchase. Founded in 1961, the … Read more
It tells us an awful lot about a year, and in fact, a decade, if many of the period’s season defining trends focused on what we carried under our arms. Yes, we had the beginning of the 2020s to thank for Barbiecore, quiet luxury and the Y2K renaissance, but the real talking points were the It … Read more
“For these quantities our competitors in Asia don’t even start their machines,” says Renato Usoni, president of the luxury division of Riri’s owner, Swiss conglomerate Oerlikon. In a market that Usoni has estimated to be worth €3.5 billion to €4 billion (US$3.75 billion to US$4.3 billion), prices range from €2 per zip to €20,000 for … Read more
In recent years fashion editors and insiders have been investing in elevated, everyday staples, with an increased demand for timeless pieces that are resistant to the fickle trend cycle. This considered and minimalist aesthetic is particularly prominent in the handbag category, where form and function are key considerations. Parisian fashion house Longchamp has a reputation within … Read more
