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We rarely cover haute couture on PurseBlog because couturiers rarely release bags along with their handmade, custom-fitted clothing. The …

Here's supermodel Miranda Kerr, doing Miranda Kerr things on an especially steamy, 93-degree day in New York City and making an …

We already know what Louis Vuitton's quest for fancier customers means on the high end of the brand's price spectrum, but changes in LV's …

We brought you the first look at Nicolas Ghesquiere's inaugural campaign for Louis Vuitton two weeks ago, and since then, the brand has …

Canvas is a tricky textile. It's perfect for summer because it's lightweight and breathable, which can matter even in accessories when it's …

Every bag lover knows the iconic Louis Vuitton monogram pattern, but the House of Louis Vuitton dates back to the mid-1850s and has a long …

Not many handbags from world-famous fashion designers fly under the radar even a little bit. Because of the high margins and wide market for …

Somehow, Gucci never seems to go wrong with its huge line of handbags. For pre-fall, the brand delved into its vast creative archives to …

While Louis Vuitton's women's business has been in a state of flux over the past two seasons, the men's side has been humming along quite …

People got excited for a hot minute when Kim Kardashian tweeted that she had dyed her hair blond again, but then Kim later burst everyone's …

If you need a demonstration of how differently Nicolas Ghesquiere sees Louis Vuitton than predecessor Marc Jacobs, look no further than the …

Prada Pre-Fall 2014 handbags have arrived for pre-order via Bergdorf Goodman, and you're likely to see some things you recognize, both from …

Here's Lady Gaga, arriving at her father's restaurant, Joanne Trattoria, in NYC, carrying a vintage Hermes Kelly Bag that has been...well …

At the PurseBlog offices, we're all Gucci fans of varying degrees. Megs totally loves the brand's bags, and Katherine and Bea are right …

It's no secret that Coach is in flux. After the departure of longtime creative head Reed Krakoff, the company has decided to pivot its …

Russian supermodel (and repeat Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover girl) Irina Shayk was recently spotted hanging out with a couple of …

Here's Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima, enjoying the luxuries of being rich and beautiful in Miami Beach, toting a Louis Vuitton Stephen …

Even if you're not a sports fan, you're probably well aware by now that a lil' soccer tournament has started down in Brazil. The 2014 World …

Here's Charlotte Casiraghi, Monaco royal and granddaughter of Grace Kelly, leaving an equestrian competition in Cannes with a natural …

When you're trying to give your brand a refreshed, ultra-exclusive sheen in the face of a consumer market that has grown tired of its flash, …

Whether you've been awaiting the Texas-inspired bags of the Chanel Metiers d'Art 2014 collection with rapt anticipation or wishing that they …

Here's Jessica Alba, out and about in LA, carrying her own pale pink Louis Vuitton Soft Lockit Bag. She's at least the fourth major celeb …

Father's Day is this weekend, which might be a surprise to you because shopping sites don't remind you of it nearly as much as they do …

Here's Charlize Theron, arriving at LAX with her son Jackson and boyfriend Sean Penn, carrying a Louis Vuitton Soft Lockit Bag. The Soft …

When the new Louis Vuitton ad campaign staring Michelle Williams came out, both the bags and Michelle were incredibly well-received. The …

Here's former Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel, literally picking her daughter Bryn up from school in Tribeca. Bethenny is carrying a black …

While some brands go out of their ways (and max out their budgets) to attract the most high-profile stars to their shows, brands that enjoy …

Last week, Karl Lagerfeld presented the Chanel Cruise Dubai 2014 show on The Island in Dubai. We already took a look inside Chanel Cruise …

Nicolas Ghesquiere's first collection at the helm of Louis Vuitton set a very particular tone for the brand's bags going forward; they would …

Here's Kourtney Kardashian, preparing to get on a flight to Paris at LAX with her kiddos Mason and Penelope. (Or maybe it was a flight to …

Any young fame-seeker worth his Twitter followers knows that if something works once, it'll probably work again. With that in mind, …

Here's Kim Kardashian, navigating her way through LAX amid an enormous mob of paparazzi, carrying her extremely rare Hermes So Black Birkin, …

Chanel fashion shows are far more than shows; they are productions. Karl and the team at Chanel transform their venues into their own …

Because accurate, complete, up-to-date information about some of the world's most popular handbags can be hard to come by in a single place, …

Event: Tea at the Plaza Hotel Our Bags: Prada Ostrich Double Bag and Prada Mini Bag Price: $9,600 for the Ostrich Double Bag and $990 for …

Event: Movie Date Our Bags: Gucci Swing Leather Tote and Small Gucci Swing Leather Tote Price: $1,100 for the Large and $950 for the Small …

Event: A Day of Shopping for Sweets and Treats Our Bags: Chanel Large Boy Bag and Chanel Mini Boy Bag Price: $4,600 for the Large and $3,400 …

This week at PurseBlog is dedicated to our moms, leading up to Mother's Day this Sunday.

Here's actress Naya Rivera carrying an Hermes Kelly Bag during a recent coffee run in LA. We saw Naya pair this same Kelly with a …

Louis Vuitton just reintroduced its classic Lockit bag (which originally debuted in the 1950's), and A-list celebrities are taking to it …

In 2002, Chloe released its first line of bags and began the "It Bag" craze with its much-loved Paddington. Fast forward 12 years, and the …

I always learn new things on the PurseForum, and about 5 years ago, I remember seeing the ladies talk about the Hermes Kelly Doll Bag. They …

The iconic Louis Vuitton Lockit appeared first in 1958, and seemingly endless new renditions have followed. The latest version, seen first …

The stars of the upcoming revenge comedy The Other Woman have been jet-setting all over the world these past two weeks to promote their new …

For brands that rely heavily on their accessories collections for revenue, the standard four seasonal collections just won't cut it; not …

Louis Vuitton's much-publicized move away from its iconic monogram canvas has resulted in two accessories biproducts: more leather and …

Here's Olivia Wilde, sipping a milkshake in the West Village while doing crazy things for maternity fashion. Olivia has accessorized her …

This is a trunkshow that needs little introduction. We're huge fans of both Moda Operandi and Heritage Auctions, and when they team up, they …

Despite changes at Louis Vuitton in every area from creative director to accessories strategy, it looks like one thing is staying constant, …

My penchant for Prada has taken a significant upturn, mainly thanks to Scandal's Olivia Pope. Liv dresses so elegantly yet always looks …

Intellectually, we all know that the world of Hermes (and, by extension, the world of Hermes customers) is not like ours. It's easy to …

When you hear the name Hermes, you probably think of the famed Birkin and Kelly bags. There are many other bags the leather house creates …

By now, we're all aware that Louis Vuitton is in the middle of a massive re-brand, with a new creative director in Nicolas Ghesquiere and a …

As any fan knows, Coach is in a state of flux right now. Gone is longtime creative force Reed Krakoff, and in his place, accessories guru …

We cover Chanel often on PurseBlog and there are many reasons why, but two of the main ones are that you love the brand and so do we. When …

With the chill in the air beginning to dissipate ever so slightly, it's time to turn to spring for dressing cues. With the new season comes …

Among the things that handbag lovers tell ourselves in order to make exorbitant accessories prices seem reasonable, "The crafstmanship is …

Kimora Lee Simmons was recently spotted arriving at LAX with an Hermes Birkin, which seems like a natural choice for her. We just saw Kimora …

It seems like only yesterday that Chanel's art school-inspired Spring 2014 collection debuted in Paris, including quilted leather …

If you're a fan of the Coach Borough Bag, spring is going to be super exciting for you. Coach's lookbook showed up in our inbox last week, …

Lindsay Lohan took a minute to pose for paps and fans outside her Soho apartment last week. On her arm is a eye-catching, bright orange …

Kirsten Dunst was recently spotted getting a nosh to-go in Studio City, CA while carrying a pebbled leather "Oxblood" Coach Mini Borough …

Louis Vuitton is the biggest luxury handbag brand in the world, and there's no job that counts more in the accessories industry than that of …

David and Victoria Beckham were recently spotted heading into a Paris train station with a fitting assortment of high-end carry-alls in tow …

After a few seasons, it's clear: Raf Simons is pretty good at this whole handbag thing, despite the fact that had limited experience with it …

Combining cars and fine leather goods isn't a new idea; I remember seeing commercials for limited edition Lexus sedans upholstered in Coach …

If there's one thing we'll never get sick of seeing on Instagram, it's great handbags. (Okay, food and puppies are on that list too.) While …

People who know me, know that I'm a jeans-and-T-shirt kind of gal. I have an extensive collection of pieces that are easy to wear and not …

You'll notice two things about Prada's Fall 2014 handbags: first, holy chain handles, Batman. Second, they don't look a lot like Prada …

Here's Dorothy Wang, one of the stars of E! reality show Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, headed into Dan Tana's restaurant in LA, carrying a …

During her tenure at the brand, creative director Frida Giannini has taken enormous strides in streamlining and simplifying what it is to be …

Here's Glee star Naya Rivera out in Soho with a sleek, black Hermes Kelly Bag. I repeat, that's Naya Rivera, not Kim Kardashian, but the …

New York City is always brimming with openings, new stores and fashion innovation, and in December, Comme des Garçons designer Rei …

Prada's artistic Spring 2014 runway bags caused a ton of buzz and conversation within the fashion industry, as Prada is wont to do, and …

New York Fashion Week usually proceeds in ways that are somewhat predictable, but for Fall 2014, some important things have changed. Not …