Lauren Laverne on style: handbags
From feminist statement to hi-tech gadget carrier, a woman’s handbag has always been ‘indispensable’
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Tory Burch on the Rodeo Drive
American lifestyle brand Tory Burch opened its first West Coast flagship at 366 North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in November. This is the label’s fourth boutique in Los Angeles. The entire Tory Burch collection is available at the new store, including ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, jewelry, small leather goods, swimwear, accessories and the new … Read more
Handbags for Bentley Girls
Bentley Motors announced the launch of the “Bentley Handbag Collection”, a line of limited edition handbags, the first two models of which will be available this October. “More than luxury vehicles, Bentley’s models today are capturing more and more women’s hearts through their elegant lines and flawless materials,” commented Ariane Reinhart, Member of the … Read more
Festival des Métiers – a rendezvous with Hermes artisans
The luxury houses are opening up a sneak peek at their secrets this summer. Hermès, and LVMH luxury group are running ‘Festival des Métiers’ and “Journées Particulières” exclusive events. Parisian luxury goods brand Hermes (founded by Thierry Hermès in Paris in 1837) is bringing its ‘Festival des Métiers’ to London where the luxury house will offer … Read more
Meant to last: travelling and writing by Goyard
The year 2012 proved eventful for French Luxury trunk maker Goyard, the oldest Parisian trunk maker still in business, especially in terms of new boutique openings. Within a few months, three new retail spaces opened in three of the world’s fastest-growing metropolises: Shanghai, Sao Paolo and Taipei. Sao Paulo remains the only Goyard boutique … Read more
What are luxury handbag consumers interested in?
World Handbag Report – industry’s first global analysis of the luxury handbag market China – the 3rd largest volume of luxury handbag searches European handbag brands dominate China After the World Luxury Index Handbags study release this July, Digital Luxury Group and Luxury Society released The World Handbag Report, the industry’s first global analysis … Read more