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Milena Canonero Designs Script Bag for Tod’s Store Reopening

Tod’s has released a brand new bag to celebrate the reopening of its Beverly Hills boutique. The Script bag was designed...
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Wexler & Co. Releases Luxury Leather Duffle Bag Exclusively Through J. Crew

J. Crew has teamed up with Manhattan-based leather goods company Wexler & Co. to create this exclusive duffle bag. This is...
Lauren
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Sustainable Fish Leather Tipped To Be Next Big Name in Exotic Handbags

We’ve all lusted after purses made from crocodile, python, and stingray. But salmon? Industry buzz suggests that fish leather may be...
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Caracalla Bagaglio Remembers Car Racing Victories With Commemorative Motorsport Handbags

Caracalla Bagaglio is a line of Italian leather bags created by Simon Jordan, the director of independent British sportscar showroom Cortese....
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Alison van der Lande Adds Luxury Leather Sports Bags to Handbag Collection

Alison van der Lande, a British designer adored by the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Daniel Craig, has added sports bags...
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Dunhill Goes High Tech with Limited Edition Aluminum Travel Cases

British luxury brand Dunhill has offered a futuristic take on traditional suitcases with its new Aluminum luggage range. These striking cases...
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Parabellum Releases Men’s Accessories Made from Bison Hide

Los Angeles label Parabellum has launched its premiere collection of men’s accessories. The range uses military-grade ceramics, 15-year-old American bison skin,...
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New Label Plaid Doctrine Makes Eco-Friendly Vintage Work Bags

Former Microsoft employee Susanne Park has stepped away from the computers to launch her eco-friendly office handbag line Plaid Doctrine. Plaid...
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Erin Fetherston Guest Designs for Juicy Couture

Juicy Couture will get some fresh creative blood next month when Californian-born talent Erin Fetherston temporarily joins the label. She’ll start...
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Ella Vickers Makes Eco-Friendly Nautical Bags from Yacht Sails

Nautical bags are all the rage this season, but few have the authentic maritime air of the Ella Vickers handbags. Her...
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Quirky South Korean Recycled Suit Tote Made From Real Men’s Suit

Quirky Los Angeles based design house Poketo has released this kooky Recycled Suit Tote. It’s the work of South Korean label...
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Alexia Hollinger Turns Vintage Silk Scarves Into Feminine Handbags

Parisian designer Alexia Hollinger has turned her love of silk scarves into a flourishing handbag business. Purses made from vintage scarves...
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Yves Andrieux and Vincent Jalbert Recycle Military Canvas for Handbags and More

Making style statements, not war, is the philosophy of Parisian designers Yves Andrieux and Vincent Jalbert. The duo turns canvas military...
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China’s Love of Luxury Labels Louis Vuitton and Gucci Grows

It seems the Chinese can’t get enough of luxury fashion items. China now has the second luxury market in the world,...
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Affordable Handbags Help Coach Increase First Quarter Profits

Coach’s decision to slash handbag prices has paid off. The brand has posted a 37% profit increase for the first quarter...
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Estrella Archs Steps Down as Ungaro’s Creative Director

Folks seem to be deserting Ungaro faster than rats from a sinking ship. In the last six months we’ve already seen...
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Salvatore Ferragamo Whines Over Lost Duty Free Sales From Icelandic Volcano Eruption

While the rest of the world is worrying about the health and environmental fallout from the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano,...
Lauren
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Olivia + Joy Handbags from Accessory Exchange Debut Exclusively at Macy’s

New handbag collection olivia + joy, the latest from Accessory Exchange, has made its exclusive debut at Macy’s stores. The bags...
Lauren
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Francesco Biasia Bags Get Artistic Makeover in Iowa Fundraiser

Twelve of Iowa’s most creative artists have decorated Francesco Biasia handbags for the Getting a Handle on Life silent auction. All...
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Footwear Label Corso Como Releases Fall Handbags

San Francisco-based footwear label Corso Como will release handbags for the first time this fall. The company will offer two collections...
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Angelina Rennell and Ashley Watson Team Up for Eco-Friendly Handbags

Green designers Angelina Rennell and Ashley Watson have combined their artistic talents for the release of two limited-edition bags. Each eco-friendly...
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Ralph Lauren Opens Largest European Store in Paris

Ralph Lauren says his new boutique on Paris’ Boulevard Saint Germain is more than a store, and he might just be...
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New Eco-Friendly Online Shopping Site Mission Savvy Gives Back to Animal Charities

The folks at new eco-friendly shopping portal Mission Savvy believe that fashion really can change the world. Launched this month, the...
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Ecoist Recycles Chip Packets for Recycled Frito-Lay Bags

Ecoist is definitely a brand which believes in the old adage that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The label’s...
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New Zealand’s Konev Leather Releases In The Pond Purses for Winter

While the Northern Hemisphere is anticipating summer down south in New Zealand they’re beginning to rug up. To celebrate the new...
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Spartina 449 Releases Colorful New Bags for Spring

The folks at Spartina 449 have certainly been busy. The label has introduced five new collections to celebrate the spring/summer season....
Lauren
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GG2G Gives Profits From Recycled Vinyl Bags and Organic Tees to Farm Sanctuary Animal Charity

Eco-friendly handbag label GG2G has pledged a percentage of its profits to Farm Sanctuary, a charity which helps to rescue and...
Lauren
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Rumors Yves Saint Laurent To Sack Designer Stefano Pilati

Say it isn’t so! The rumor mill is buzzing with talk that designer Stefano Pilati may soon be pushed out of...
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Jil Sander To Release Affordable Navy Fashion Collection

While Rebecca Minkoff is upscaling, Jil Sander is going in the opposite direction. The designer will release a more affordable line...
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Rebecca Minkoff Designs Luxury Collection for Saks Fifth Avenue

Rebecca Minkoff bags were already high fashion, but the designer has created an even more luxurious line exclusively for Saks Fifth...
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