Polène’s Leather Florist Paris Pop-up Is About A Flourishing Business And Its Offcuts

PARIS — Leather goods brand Polène is in full bloom. If the openings of multistory flagships in London and Paris weren’t enough, the idea is writ large across the French…

The History of the Lady Dior Bag and Princess Diana’s Influence

When former first lady of France Bernadette Chirac gifted a petite black leather bag to Princess Diana in 1995, she unknowingly set the stage for the Lady Dior to become…

Brunello Cucinelli’s BC Duo Bag Became A Celebrity Staple Overnight

As much as celebrities love a statement handbag on the red carpet, their daily rotation would be incomplete without a “fits everything” tote (or two). Some carry-all criteria? It must…

Cargo Bags Deserve All The Spotlight This Spring

Few things are as frustrating as searching for a specific item in your bag, especially when you need to turn on your phone’s flashlight to locate it — no, it’s…

Conservation, Commerce & Ethical Fashion Practices

There are many misconceptions about exotic leather — notably the python, crocodile, and alligator skins that are transformed into the fashion industry’s most luxe handbags and leather goods. But when…

Saint Laurent Handbags 101: A Guide to Shopping the Iconic Bags, From the 5 à 7 to the Icare

By 1969, Jane Birkin—yes, that Jane—was modeling a navy calf shoulder bag from the Rive Gauche collection. Decades before lending her name to an Hermès icon, she was slinging Saint…

Quirky Novelty Bags Are Ruling The Fashion World

The fashion industry isn’t afraid to get a little wacky. In recent years, designers have flexed their creative muscles, debuting styles that read entirely fresh and truly unexpected. Loewe, for…

Mariah Carey’s Grocery Shopping Outfit Included The Chanel 25 Bag

The grocery shopping outfit formula is experiencing a major revamp, thanks to the celebrity set. Gone are the days of baggy crewnecks and worn-out sweatpants. According to stars like Angelina…

Alaïa Handbags 101: A Guide to Shopping the Iconic Bags, From Le Cœur to Le Teckel

In December 1982, Vogue introduced its readers to a man “hotter than hot, narrower than narrow, more body-conscious than anybody could be.” Pictured with his beloved dog Pat-a-Pouf, Azzedine Alaïa…