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Around this time each year, we get a little something special from Louis Vuitton. Though there is no traditional summer season in fashion, …

The way Gucci reinvents and reinvigorates beloved designs is ever-changing, and the latest rendition pairs black and ivory GG denim jacquard …

When Jonathon Anderson and the team at Loewe presented its spring 2022 collection, we took note. The collection was a fluid mix of new …

Admittedly, when it comes to designer handbags I can count on two hands the brands that live in the forefront of my mind (whether I own one …

Since we started our #BagsintheWild series on the site and our social channels, I have picked up on trends. I see the bags people are …

At a time when archival revivals are a dime a dozen, it's not at all surprising that what's old continues to become new again. This has …

In late 2020, Prada released a sleek new shoulder that felt like an instant hit. Debuting first during Prada's Spring/Summer 2021 'The Show …

A storied brand with some of the most recognizable and sought-after bag designs like Chanel may always be met with a bit of resistance when …

While I occasionally complain about the negative impact of social media (the complete loss of any attention span, online outrage both real …

At its core, Gucci remains one of the most storied fashion Houses of all time. However, with Creative Director Alessandro Michele at the …

In part I of this article, I explored the new and returning leather colors for Spring/Summer 2022. Now comes the fun part; coordinating with …

Creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri has revitalized Dior, exploring the House's most celebrated emblems while finding new ways to …

With the closure of the Grand Palais for renovations until 2024, a new, temporary building has been erected to host some of the major events …

It was a lovely afternoon with Louis Vuitton at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris yesterday. If you've ever had the pleasure of visiting the …

Fashion. It's meant to elicit a reaction, to make its wearer portray a message to those around them, and Loewe's latest collection is all …

It's that time again! I love when the days start to get a bit longer, the days just a bit warmer, and the new colors of spring/summer start …

Creative Director Gabriela Hearst and her team at Chloé continue to pave the way towards a more sustainable Maison, utilizing …

Living in a South Asian country with counterfeits galore, I was well-acquainted with Coach’s signature C’s long before I knew anything about …

These days, it's become almost customary for brands to look within their archives for inspiration and reinvention, and for Prada, it's …

Gucci is back at Milan Fashion Week and back in a big way, no less.

The tote is not only one of the most recognizable handbag silhouettes in the world, but it also happens to be one of the most useable if …

Alessandro Michele will forever be known as one of the great changemakers in fashion. Since his time as creative director at Gucci, he has …

Earlier this week, the internet was abuzz with speculation of yet another Louis Vuitton price increase, and today, it's here. This price …

When I started shopping at Hermès back in 1997, 90 cm scarves cost $275, 45 cms cost $100. There were no twillies, triangles, or 70 cms, but …

On the heels of its Men's Spring 2022 campaign, Louis Vuitton reveals its Women's Spring 2022 images, and they are just as fun and fresh. …

I've had my eyes on Louis Vuitton's iconic Epi leather for quite a while now. While I had originally wanted to purchase a black Alma BB in …

In many ways, 2012 doesn't feel like all that long ago (ok, maybe I just don't want to believe that I graduated college ten years ago, but I …

Fashion's cyclical nature allows us to revisit what once was from a brand, delighting us in a mix of past and present. If any brand has …

First shown to the world in June of last year, Louis Vuitton's Men's spring collection captured our collective attention and made its way …

As COVID (hopefully!) begins to retreat from our everyday lives, there is a renewed interest in everyone getting out and about - and not …

February 14th is just ten days away, and this year, Valentine's Day feels extra sweet, with many of our favorite brands offering up special …

The ever-elusive Chanel relationship is like finding last year's impossible to track down Caramel Chanel 19. At first, it appears easy to …

I'm not a huge fan of Twitter: I am usually there for the schadenfreude of outrage, faux outrage, and the occasional bad joke. But as I was …

It is almost officially February, which means Valentine's Day is just around the corner! There's no time like the present to get those V-Day …

In my mind, there are very few exciting things about this time of year. Many of us are struggling to get going on our New Year's resolutions …

Happy 2022! I thought I would start the new year off with a review of commonly-used Hermès terms which I find myself using on a fairly …

Back in November, as the holiday season was just starting to ramp up, the fashion world, along with the rest of the world, was stunned to …

For fashion lovers, handbag aficionados, and even the average joe, a mere mention of Louis Vuitton spurs visions of Monogram coated-canvas …

Alessandro Michele has done many things while at the helm of Gucci. Still, arguably his most admirable talent is taking archival and iconic …

We're all just settling into the new year, and the last thing we want to hear is that another price increase is happening at Chanel. The …

Just like the world of handbags for many collectors, the fantasy world is a magical, magnificent escape. In this parallel reality, everybody …

When it comes to the Chanel Iconic, which we all know as the Chanel Classic Flap, part of the endless allure is the countless renditions …

Trends from the 2000s continue to reign supreme in the fashion world, and while Gen Z is experiencing Y2K fashion for the first time, the …

I'm starting off the new year with a new bag wishlist, and unlike last year in which I really didn't feel the need for any new bags, I seem …

One of the most common questions asked on TPF's Hermès Sub-Forum regards the many kinds of leather on offer and how to choose among them. …

The high fashion world is no stranger to cool collabs, and last year, in a move that felt unexpected but worked so well, luxury Italian …

A Gucci Beloved collection, the Marmont line, was released for fall 2016 under the direction of creative director Alessandro Michele. …

Here’s an update on some exciting things happening through 2021 and 2022 at Hermès!

In bag years, six years is a pretty long time for a bag to remain an integral part of a brand's assortment, which is why I mused whether or …

With sustainability at the forefront of consumers' minds, coupled with the return of 90s and early 2000s fashion, vintage bags have been on …

Late last month, as America wound down from the Thanksgiving holiday, the world was shocked to learn of the passing of Virgil Abloh, …

This holiday season, Prada embraces the idea of celebration, a time in which we allow our bags and outfits to shine when we go out with …

Happy December, everyone! While I have previously provided you with a ridiculously long and (hopefully) comprehensive Hermès shopping guide …

I have to admit, I forgot about the Chanel Gabrielle bag until I was identifying bags earlier this week for our Bags in the Wild series. I …

For Chanel lovers, the brand's annual Metiers d'Art collection is one of the most anticipated of the year. Metiers d'Art is the brand's …

One of the first articles I wrote for PurseBlog was an overview of Hermès’ Special Order process. Also known as an “SO”, or occasionally an …

Back in June, Louis Vuitton presented its Cruise 2022 collection, which was a mix of updated takes on fan-favorites and new designs, all …

For the luxury lover, there's nothing better than seeing that perfectly wrapped box from your favorite designer sitting under the tree just …

Just in time for the holiday shopping crush, Hermès has once again raised its prices in the United States, for the second time in 2021 (the …

Rarely do we see something as unexpected as when Gucci introduced its Hacker Project. While the idea is simple in theory, taking House codes …

Few bags offer as uniquely distinct a shape as the coveted Loewe Puzzle Bag. In fact, it happens to be one of my favorite bag designs and a …

Back in 2019, newly appointed Menswear Creative Director Virgil Abloh announced that his first collaboration for Louis Vuitton would be with …

One of the biggest bag launches to come out of 2020 was the Dior Bobby bag. Designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior’s Fall 2020 collection, …

I said it once, and I'll say it again. Coach is back.

Last May, Chanel presented its Cruise 2022 presentation live and in-person once again. The show, and the collection itself, wowed Chanel …

Early last week, Gucci presented its latest collection with Los Angeles as its backdrop. Creative Director Alessandro Michele chose LA and …

The continuation of specific House codes and elements that define the Prada brand take center stage and now with a focus on Mini bags. In …

While admittedly I have become quite the creature of social media of late, I tend to keep my Instagram posts fairly accessible and …

For his Spring/Summer 2021 show, Louis Vuitton's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière introduced an emblematic shoe, the Pillow Boot, which …

Coach is back. Today the iconic New York brand kicks off holiday cheer with its "Give a Little Love Campaign," which not only spotlights new …

A few days ago, the news of yet another Chanel price increase broke on our PurseForum. Chanel aficionados were told by their sales …

In September of 2007, I had just begun my senior year of high school. In a couple of months, I would receive my acceptance letter into …

Every designer has got one – for Prada, it’s the Saffiano Promenade; for Gucci, it’s the Ophidia top handle, and for (Yves) Saint Laurent, …

Usually, I’m all in for new designs. I’m not one of those people who whine, “they don’t make ‘em like that anymore,” and transitions between …

2020 was a rough year for most luxury brands. The latter half of the year was spent playing catch up for most brands, as they attempted to …