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Luxury Materials 101: A Guide to Luxury Leather

Discover the art of luxury leather and iconic leathers from Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. Plus, leather care tips to...

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Luxury Materials 101: A Guide to Suede

Learn how to care for ultra-luxury suede handbags, from cleaning tips to proper storage. Explore popular suede bags to shop...

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A Guide to Ultra-Luxury Monograms

Explore ultra-luxury fashion's most famous logo monograms from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Celine, Fendi, Dior, Burberry, Loewe, Saint Laurent, and Goyard.

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Rolex Watch Nicknames and What They Mean

In luxury watches, few brands are as iconic as Rolex. Over the decades, Rolex watches have not only become symbols...

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The Row Margaux: Sizes and Styles

For The Row’s Margaux bag, less is more. The Row, founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in 2006, has long...

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A Guide to Cartier Panthere Watch Sizes

A Guide to Cartier Panthere Watch Sizes

Cartier, founded in 1847, has a reputation for its high-end luxury watches and jewelry. Whether you’re new to the world...

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An Hermes Lindy Size Guide

Explore the Hermes Lindy, a quiet luxury Hermes handbag that’s functional enough to be your next everyday bag (and has...

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A Guide to Iconic Gucci Materials

If you’re shopping for a pre-loved Gucci bag, you might be struck by all the varieties of materials that Gucci...

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The Miu Miu Comeback and the Magic of Matelasse

Miu Miu may be leading the "pantsless" trend but their range of luxury matelasse bags cannot go unnoticed.

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Echoes of the Past: The Return of Chloe & the Brand’s Boho Revival Under Chemena Kamali

Chloe’s new creative director brought the essence of Chloe back to the limelight and we’re all here for this ‘70s...

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What happened to the Gucci Jackie bag?

The Gucci Jackie 1961 is discontinued. The updated Jackie bag has a new look. Here's what you need to know...

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Understanding FASHIONPHILE Condition Ratings & What They Mean

Shopping for pre-owned but not sure which condition to choose? Here's everything you need to know about FASHIONPHILE's condition ratings.

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4 Ways to Accessorize the Birkin

In honor of the legendary Jane Birkin, the art of accessorizing has become a fashion sensation. Here are 4 ways...

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Ultra-Luxury Designer Handbag Storage Ideas: How To Keep Bags Organized & Pristine

Proper designer handbag storage is not just a matter of organization; it’s about safeguarding your investments for the long haul.

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Your Definitive Guide to The Different Types of Handbags

Whatever reason brings you to FASHIONPHILE, here are the different types of handbags that you should know.

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A Deep Dive Into the Name Origins of Iconic Handbags

The names of luxury handbags aren't random. Dive in to discover the intriguing origins of some must-know bag names.

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