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Introducing Virginie Viard, Chanel’s New Creative Director

Meet Virginie Viard, the new creative director for Chanel. Learn about her journey and her contributions to the famed fashion...

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The 30 Montaigne Is The Latest Dior Obsession

The 30 Montaigne is the latest Dior handbag obsession. Here is a closer look at the ever-popular style from Christian...

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Burberry’s New Look Under Riccardo Tisci

Burberry fever has struck everyone from Naomi Campbell to Queen Elizabeth. There’s a pulse of excitement since Tisci’s appointment.

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The Seductive Staying Power of the Cartier Tank

The Cartier Tank’s iconic rectangular shape and structured lines were quite a departure from other watches of the time.

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Rarity and Intrigue: The Hermes Horseshoe Stamp

If you love Hermes, you probably know their story. But have you ever seen the exclusively hard-to-reach horseshoe stamp?

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Lady Dior: Royal Roots and Top-Handle Perfection

In honor of the top handle's reign, it’s the perfect time to share the intriguing history of the ever-sophisticated Lady...

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Hidden Romance: One More Reason to Love Chanel 2.55

Ah, love letter pockets. They have many uses, but the idea of a French bag, like the Chanel 2.55, linked...

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Louis V: It’s Huge

Fresh, bright, and hard to miss — the Louis Vuitton Monogram Giant craze breathes new life into its classic monogram.

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Exotic Skins

The Myth of Exotic Skins and Resale

Heads up: just because you pay high retail for a new bag doesn’t mean it will have a great resale...

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Tom Ford: From Gucci’s Golden Era to the CFDA

Tom Ford is a celebrated fashion designer, but also an award-winning filmmaker and Golden Globe nominee.

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Why Hannah MacGibbon Made the Most Iconic It Bags for Chloe

After Phoebe Philo stepped down, British designer Hannah MacGibbon took on the role of creative director at Chloe.

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4 Reasons Why Goyard Is Very Exclusive

The 200-year-old Parisian label, Goyard, believes true luxury is synonymous with discretion and exclusivity.

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Everything You Need To Know About Loewe

Everything You Need To Know About Loewe

In this post we're diving into everything you need to know about Loewe, the legacy brand that just reached cult-favorite...

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An Introduction to the Luxury Brand MCM

An Introduction to the Luxury Brand MCM

MCM is a brand to watch. Discover more of this iconic brand and some of the standout pieces that we...

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Why Every Watch Lover Needs Chanel’s J12

Why Every Watch Lover Needs Chanel’s J12

When the Chanel J12 watch launched, it was referred to as “an icon of watchmaking.” Because it was one of...

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The Best of Alessandro Michele for Gucci

Michele has elevated Gucci from classic to cult fave. His pieces for the Italian label can be worn on the...

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