£450k for trainers: why vintage fashion is the new smart investment
In a booming market for Birkins, Baguettes and ‘Lux Anaconda’ shoes, the traditional auction houses are getting in on the act
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Ex-Hermès staff appear in court over fake designer handbags
French court hears forgery network manufactured bags between 2013 and 2014 for a profit of more than €2m
WondeRings are perfect for taking your relationship with Delvaux to the next level
Adding a sophisticated touch. Precious little gems of savoir-faire, Delvaux WondeRings from the Kingdom of Belgium are perfect for taking your relationship with Delvaux to the next level. Delvaux is the oldest fine leather goods house in the world. Adding extra sparkle are Delvaux’s brand new WondeRings – charming silver and gold … Read more
From vermin to fashion: ‘These people hate cane toads so much they want a piece’
Designers, jewellers and artists are turning northern Australia’s noxious pests into handbags, high heels and even fetish masks
Bag firm adds ‘unique’ appeal by stitching in historical figures’ letters
Antiquarians voice growing anger at the breaking up of original letters by famous names from Queen Victoria to Charles Dickens and even Napoleon
Inside story: handbags that made history
Delve into the background of bags, and you’ll find they were just as coveted in the 1500s as they are now. Emma Cook unpacks the rich inner life of the ultimate accessory