Journal

When I first heard about Coach's new, playful line of bags, I was immediately taken back to our forums' early days. The Coach forum was …

Four and a half years ago, Dior shocked the fashion world with the news that one of its most popular bags from the early aughts was coming …

If there is something I wish more of my favorite luxury brands would do, it would be to make home fragrances. I love a fragrance that isn't …

As specific colorways and designs are synonymous with different brands, the triangle is integral to the House of Prada. The iconic Prada …

Totes are one of the most beloved and recognizable handbag silhouettes in fashion, and for a good reason. An everyday tote is not only …

With the Euro hitting a two-decade low and making it nearly equal to the dollar, many tourists, Americans especially, have been greatly …

If you've been around here for a while, you've probably come across the story of me sharing that my first bag that started it all was Coach. …

When you think Chanel, what's the first thing that pops into your head? Is it the brand's ubiquitous CC logo or Classic Flap Bag? What about …

I've loved handbags for as long as I can remember, and from a very young age, I knew I would become a collector of them one day. There was …

The Hermès Kelly is arguably the most classic and fashionable handbag of all time: with a naturally accommodating and elegant-yet-useful …

Earlier this year, Louis Vuitton presented its Fall-Winter 2022 collection at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. The museum contains beautiful …

When you think of resort wear, visions of lightweight fabrics, beach-ready bags, and something to remind you that spring and summer are …

When you’re a handbag lover and hear the word Gucci, it's likely you immediately think of one of two things, or sometimes both. That would …

When it comes to Chanel, devotees of the brand are incredibly blessed by the sheer number of new collections that drop yearly. Not all …

Louis Vuitton Monogram is one of the most recognizable motifs in all of fashion. Known all over the world as a symbol of prestige and …

Loewe has steadily and consistently been making its mark on the handbag world under the direction of Jonathan Anderson. The brand’s …

Renowned sixties pop Artist Tom Wesselmann began drawing cartoons during his enlistment in the army in the early 50s, which dramatically …

Miu Miu's momentum shows absolutely no signs of slowing down.

The Gucci of today is defined by its unmistakable playful, quirky nature. One that transcends how we, as handbag lovers, saw the House in …

If you're a fan of designer handbags or fashion in general, then it's likely that you either owned a Prada Galleria, lusted after a Prada …

Despite the chatter about the Hermès Men’s Spring-Summer 2023 show being a very literal homage to the season (suns and seahorses and beach …

When it comes to seasonal bags, no one does them better now than Loewe. We've mused, mulled over, and mused somemore, but the fact of the …

I wrote this article back in 2018 "Can your next Chanel bag make you money? Looking at designer bags as alternative investments", which …

Carrie: “The Birkin bag? That’s not even your style!”

Summer is in full swing, and Gucci's summer mode is on, celebrating warm sunny weather, days by the pool, and evening drinks by the beach …

Brands can only dream to attain instant icon status with a new bag release, but that is precisely what happened when Maria Grazia Chiuri …

For Alessandro Michele, collaboration has been a big part of his reign while at the helm of Gucci. It's arguable that his attention to the …

While traditionally, there is no true “summer” season in fashion, each year, Louis Vuitton releases a little something extra for its often …

While Kaitlin already covered some of the great Loewe Raffia Bags for summer, I was at brunch with my friend yesterday, and she completely …

Alessandro Michele's work while at the helm of Gucci has been nothing short of extraordinary. The designer has modernized Gucci while …

Gucci has gone through many iterations of change while at the core keeping iconic pieces of its heritage visible throughout its collections. …

While my obsession with designer bags has never left me, the degree of intensity has ebbed and flowed over the years based on where I've …

Back in December, the fashion world was stunned by the loss of one of the most prolific designers of our time, Virgil Abloh. Virgil Abloh …

As much as we are driven toward choosing a bag and brand based purely on aesthetics, how the bag is made and the history of the brand plays …

One of the perks of my job is the relationships I have with brands which allow me to pull samples to test out different bags (if you ever …

Back in December, Chanel presented its always ornate Metiers d’Art 2022 collection. The bags of Metiers d’Art are always highly anticipated, …

Change is afoot both in fashion as a whole and within many luxury brands. It seems like brands are changing hands and overhauling their core …

Fashion fiends and streetwear aficionados buckle up; the much-anticipated adidas x Gucci launch is finally here! The collection, which was …

With so many options when it comes to handbags, it can be hard for a luxury house to diversify itself from the crowd. But when it comes to …

Paris has truly come back post-COVID, and now that it is springtime and the weather is finally cooperating, the shops are open, and the city …

If you love talking about bags and want a safe space on the internet to do so (without the unsolicited judgment and snide comments people …

Sleek, timeless, and practical, Prada introduced its latest revival, the Re-Edition 1995, earlier this year. A new but old House staple, the …

I remember the first time I learned about the Hermès Kellydoll bag, also known as the Hermès Quelle Idole bag, was from a member of the …

Louis Vuitton is one of those fashion Houses that is unafraid to break the mold. Once a heritage brand that shied away from overly trendy …

The deep dive into the archives of heritage luxury bags continues to be a major push for nearly every luxury brand. Much of this move …

On Wednesday of last week, the next step in the case of Hermès v. Rothschild got underway, with U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff issuing …

One of Virgil Abloh's last projects for Louis Vuitton is being celebrated in a grand exhibition that opened on Saturday in Brooklyn, New …

Leave it to Alessandro Michele and the team at Gucci to leave no detail untouched. This week, the brand's Cruise 2023 collection was …

Late last week, Louis Vuitton presented its Cruise 2023 collection at the Salk Institute in San Diego. Fans were unknowingly given a little …

Many of you know the procedures and steps it takes at Hermès to score the bag you are looking for, and if you don't, let me give you a mini …

Few other designers have had such a large impact on a singular brand and the fashion industry as Gucci's Alessandro Michele. With Michele at …

You must be thinking – haven't we mulled over the Prada Galleria enough times already? After all, it’s been around for nearly 15 years now; …

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 …

Many brands are looking at fashion post-pandemic from a new lens. Abandoning traditionalism for all things playful, quirky, and fun. Loewe's …

The sportswear movement in the fashion world has been lovingly embraced, allowing us to dress more comfortably while still feeling like …

Last week my Instagram DM inbox was inundated with comments, notes, and links to the now-infamous article published by The Cut, titled, “The …

The importance of the triangle, which many say to be the strongest shape in nature, is integral to the House of Prada. The Prada triangle …

When speculation of an adidas x Gucci collaboration began circulating the internet late last year, both fashion folk and streetwear …

I've spoken on this before, but I am clearly an example that influencer marketing works on people. And funnily enough, it works on me, a …

For Fall 2022, Maria Grazia Chiuri explores the history of Dior, reinterpreted for the modern-day. Some of the House's most emblematic …

Most designers have a brand signifier that is integral to their core DNA. Something that instantly screams the brand name without having to …

No one does a fashion show quite like Chanel. Period. Known for its over-the-top, often themed presentations, the showing of each new …

Rarely does a trend surprise us as much as the basket bag trend, which became insanely popular in a very widespread way back in 2018. What …

While I’m usually hearing about the “B/K/C Triumvirate,” I have to admit that more than a few times lately, I’m hearing questions about one …

Louis Vuitton's savoir-faire is inherently bound to a spirit of travel, which dates back to the Maison's roots as a trunk maker. This …

In another life, I was a big bag addict.

If you would’ve asked me only a few years ago if I’d ever be willing to spend thousands of dollars on a bunch of designer handbags, I …

Some bags pull at your heartstrings and you would have never expected it, and that is precisely what happened to me when it came to the …

If you're in Miami (or a few other locations around the US, more on that below), you'll want to drop into the pop-up store Prada Tropico …

Spring has sprung, and with April moving along fast, Mother's Day is just around the corner! Mother's Day is a bit early this year, with the …

It's no secret that I am a big fan of Gucci. In fact, some of the bags that get the most wear in my collection are from Gucci, from the …

One of the things that I really enjoy about our “little” Hermès community is all of the friends and acquaintances I’ve made over the years. …

In late 2021, it was apparent that fashion was back in New York. With COVID-19 vaccinations rolled out and ramped up, in-person fashion …

I remember when the Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Roses collection was released. The year was 2009, and I immediately fell in love. The …

Author’s Note: This article was going to cover 5 bags, but it was too hard to choose. Enjoy!