Styling
What’s in Rotation? The Bags Music’s Biggest Names Carry
Rihanna collects rarities. Dua Lipa fills her Birkin with books and travel finds. Beyoncé puts Telfar into a song. An artist’s handbag can reveal another side of her style.
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Paris Fashion Week: The Bags, the Looks and What Comes Next
Dior softened its signatures, Chanel gave its classics a playful turn, and Hermès offered reasons to look beyond Birkin and Kelly. Here is what caught our attention at the Spring/Summer 2027 shows.
Market notes
Why Everyone Suddenly Wants Suede
From chocolate brown to camel, suede is everywhere again. Here is why the softer side of luxury feels right now.
Collecting & Care
You Probably Don’t Need Another Black Bag
If every new bag looks suspiciously like something already in your wardrobe, it might be time to find the gap instead.
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Why Luxury Bags Are Getting Softer
The polished top handle is not disappearing, but fashion is loosening up.
Bag guides
You Just Want One Designer Work Bag That Actually Fits Everything
A designer work bag should do more than look good beside a laptop. It should actually carry one.
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What Are All the Cool Girls Carrying? Is It Worth Getting Into?
Runway, street style and Instagram all point to the same bag shapes right now. We look at which ones deserve a place in your wardrobe and which are better left to the cool girls.
Bag guides
Kelly Sellier vs Retourne: Same Bag, Very Different Energy
One is crisp and polished. The other is softer and easier. Here is how the two Kelly constructions change the entire feel of the bag.
Bag guides
Birkin 25, 30 or 35? The Size Guide That Actually Helps
Forget measurements for a moment. Here is how each Birkin size actually feels, carries and fits into everyday life.
Bag guides
The Hermès Leather Edit
A concise guide to eight popular Hermès leathers, from polished Box Calf to relaxed Clémence, with their feel, strengths and trade-offs.
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Loro Piana Bags: Still Hot or So 2025?
Loro Piana bags became shorthand for quiet luxury. With fashion moving on from beige minimalism, we look at which designs still feel relevant in 2026 and which may have peaked.
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What Actually Fits in a Mini Bag?
Phone, keys, cards, lipstick. At some point, something has to stay behind.
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The New Bag Shapes Worth Watching This Season
East-west shapes, oversized totes and soft shoulder bags are changing the silhouette of the season.
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Brand Focus: Alaïa
Alaïa has become one of fashion's most interesting names again. We look at what makes the brand different and whether its bags are modern classics or simply very fashionable right now.
Collecting & Care
The Case for One Completely Impractical Bag
Not every bag needs to work hard. Sometimes the least sensible piece is the one that gives your collection personality.
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Beyond the Usual Names: The Bag Brands Worth Checking Out
Discover six emerging and independent handbag brands offering distinctive design, thoughtful craftsmanship and an alternative to established luxury brands.
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The Must-Have Bags for an Australian Spring and Summer
Spring/Summer 2026-27 in Australia calls for lighter clothes, longer days and a better bag than the same black one you carried all winter.
Bag guides
How on Earth Do I Take My Bags on Holiday?
Packing your bags for a holiday is harder than packing your outfits. Here is how to take the right ones, protect them and stop worrying.
Collecting & Care
Are Designer Bags My Guilty Pleasure?
Designer bags are expensive and emotional. We look at the difference between loving a bag, chasing a fantasy and buying something you will actually carry.
Market notes
Is Japan's Designer Bag Resale Market Really as Good as Everyone Says?
Japan has a legendary reputation for pre-owned designer bags. We look at what makes the market strong, where the risks hide, and how to shop it well.
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Cartier Is Designing Handbags. Should We Be Paying Attention?
Cartier wants to bring its jewellery authority to our wardrobes. The bags are polished, beautifully detailed and unmistakably luxurious, but can the brand create a handbag icon?
Styling
The Bag Colours That Make Denim Look Better
Black works, but it is not always the most interesting choice. These are the bag colours that make denim feel more considered.
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Is The Row All Hype, or the Next Big Thing?
Minimal design. Maximum conversation. We look at why The Row has become one of fashion's most talked-about brands and whether it is hype or a genuine modern classic in the making.
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Dior's New Promenade Bag Makes Everyday Luxury Feel Lighter
Dior's new Promenade Shopping Bag brings a softer, more relaxed approach to everyday luxury. We look at why the shape works, how to style it and where it fits in a modern wardrobe.
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Chanel's New Suede Weekender Makes the Case for a Softer Kind of Luxury
Chanel's new oversized suede weekender signals a softer direction under Matthieu Blazy. We look at why suede, scale and relaxed styling are shaping the next phase of luxury bags.
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Fendi Reimagines the Baguette for 2026
Nearly 30 years after its debut, Fendi is bringing the Baguette back into focus. We look at what has changed, why the shape still works and how the new collection fits into a modern wardrobe.
Styling
How to Style a Birkin Without Making It Feel Too Formal
A Birkin does not need tailoring, heels and a polished dress code. Here is how to make one work with the clothes you actually wear.
Styling
You Probably Need a Brown Bag More Than Another Black One
Chocolate, tan and tobacco are changing the luxury wardrobe. Here is why brown suddenly feels easier, softer and more modern than black.
Collecting & Care
The Five-Bag Wardrobe
If you stripped your collection back to five roles, what would you actually need? Start here.
Market notes
The Return of the Big Bag
The micro bag had its moment. Now fashion wants space again.
Collecting & Care
Why We're Wearing Our Best Bags More Often
The idea of saving a luxury bag for the right occasion is starting to feel outdated.
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Are We Finally Over the Micro Bag?
Tiny bags gave fashion plenty of personality. The next phase looks much more useful.
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