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PETA Snaps at Hermes | Fashion Label’s Crocodile Farms Slammed By Animal Rights Group

We knew Hermes‘ Australian crocodile farms were bound to anger PETA, so it’s no surprise to hear the animal rights group...
Lauren
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Yves Saint Laurent Creates Sustainable Collection | Eco-Friendly Clothes, Handbags, and Shoes Debut at Barneys

If you thought environmentally-friendly fashion meant organic totes and recycled candy wrapper bags, Yves Saint Laurent is here to prove you...
Katie
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Thousand Dollar Karl Lagerfield Bear | Chanel Designer’s Ego Knows No Bounds

Karl Lagerfield’s the man we love to love for his gorgeous Chanel handbags and love to hate for his narcissistic streak....
Lauren
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Hermes Breeds Their Own Crocodiles for Handbags | Reptile Farm in Australia

As far as do-it-yourself projects go, this one takes the cake for me. Luxury brand Hermes has recently revealed their plans...
Katie
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Ginza Tanaka Platinum and Diamond Purse | Pay More Than a Million Dollars for This Luxurious Handbag

I’m always on the lookout for luxury, whether it’s to drool over beautiful items or to laugh at the ridiculous prices....
Lauren
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Emma Watson’s Burberry Fall/Winter Ad Campaign Revealed | Harry Potter Actress Models New Handbags with Male Hotties

Hermione Granger is all grown up now. Emma Watson, of Harry Potter movie fame, is the star of Burberry’s most current advertising...
Katie
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Hong Kong Teen Swaps Oral Sex for Designer Handbag

Police in Hong Kong are investigating an online video showing a teenage girl performing oral sex in exchange for cash to...
Lauren
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Celebrities Design Man Bags for Charity Auction | Ricky Gervais, Twiggy, and Jimmy Choo Among the Group

A charity auction involving fashion and celebrities is certainly nothing new. We’ve seen them benefit the Sir Elton John AIDS Foundation...
Katie
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Rolls Royce 200CX Concept Car Gets a Handbag Holder

Rolls Royce’s new 200CX has a little something extra for bagistas. The concept car features a handy pop-out purse holder near...
Lauren
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Rumors of Lagerfeld Leaving Chanel Denied | Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz Denies Replacement Talk

Though rumors of fashion great Karl Lagerfeld leaving his post at Chanel have just barely surfaced, the design house has already...
Katie
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Women Hoard More Than Essentials Inside Their Handbags

What goodies do you have in your handbag? And which items are you willing to ‘fess up to? While most of...
Lauren
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Hermes Faces Difficulty in Luxury Recession | Label Postpones New Store Openings

Even with Victoria Beckham’s ridiculous, over-the-top spending on her Birkin bag collection, Hermes is still dealing with financial woes. It’s a...
Katie
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Coach Sues Brown Shoe for Replica Ergo Pleated Purse

Coach is taking a stand against those replica handbags, filing a lawsuit against Brown Shoe Co. Inc. The luxury label says...
Lauren
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Enter to Win a Free Coach Hamptons Tote Bag in NIVEA/Shay Todd Summer Essentials Giveaway Competition

If you missed Hayden-Harnett’s recent “Beauty and the Beach” summer fun giveaway, no need to be glum. You’ve got yet another...
Katie
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Christian Louboutin’s Still Life Art Fall/Winter Advertisement

Christian Louboutin has ditched the models for his artistic Fall/Winter 2009/2010 advertising campaign. This gorgeous shot, featuring a stunning ruffled stiletto...
Lauren
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Anya Hindmarch Gets MBE from the Queen | Designer Receives Award at Buckingham Palace

Anya Hindmarch isn’t letting an unfortunate strain of burglaries get her spirits down. In fact, the handbag designer must be on...
Katie
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Gucci’s Frida Giannini Names International Designer of the Year

Gucci designer Frida Giannini has been named International Designer of the Year by Japan’s Fashion Editor’s Club. Frida’s win is particularly...
Lauren
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Legendary Astronauts Star in New Louis Vuitton Ad | Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell, and Sally Ride Featured

The rumors of astronauts in a Louis Vuitton ad have come true. Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell, and Sally Ride are all...
Katie
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Jimmy Choo Designs Graphic Clutch for Sir Elton John AIDS Foundation

Jimmy Choo is famous for sexy stiletto heels and red-carpet ready purses, but the designer is now dressing down for charity....
Lauren
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Chat Live with Handbag Designer Monica Botkier at BagSnob.com

I happen to be a huge fan of Botkier bags. In my opinion, the brand gets it right with their designs nearly 100%...
Katie
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Kim White Handbags Made From Eco-Friendly Vintage Car Fabrics

Retro car enthusiasts love the loud fabrics used in automobile interiors in the 1970s and 80s. Now female automotive addicts can...
Lauren
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Celebrities Donate Signed Salvatore Ferragamo Handbags for Charity | Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, and Demi Moore Included

Some of the hottest Hollywood celebrities are lending a hand (and a signature) to benefit charity, and they’re giving up their Salvatore...
Katie
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Get Personalized Louis Vuitton Mon Monogrammed Bags

Louis Vuitton has been customizing its suitcases for the rich and famous for the last 150 years. Now the iconic fashion...
Lauren
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Luxury Brand Christian Lacroix Files for Bankruptcy

It’s a sign of the times. Yet another luxury brand is dealing with negative numbers when it comes to sales. Well-known...
Katie
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Vintage Handbags Book Documents Purses Through the Ages

Following on from her popular retrospectives Vintage Fashion, Vintage Furniture, and Vintage Shoes comes fashion expert Marnie Fogg’s latest coffee table...
Lauren
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Carlos Falchi Heads to Target | Recently Sold Brand Attempts to Reinvigorate

Marvin Traub’s recent comment about breathing new life into Carlos Falchi is beginning to take form. Following the recent purchase of the company, involving Traub and Windsong Brand,...
Katie
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Trade In Your Handbags at Exchange @ Easton Design Studio

Next week an exciting new handbag store will officially open its doors in Cranleigh, United Kingdom. At Exchange @ Easton Design...
Lauren
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Win a Stylish Patent Leather Roger Vivier Clutch at ideeli.com

If you blink, you just might miss this short-lived giveaway. Fashion website ideeli.com is giving one winner a gorgeous patent leather...
Katie
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Kate Spade and Kenneth Cole Open Environmentally-Friendly Fashion Stores in Vermont

Kate Spade and Kenneth Cole aren’t just selling amazing handbags at their new retail outlets in Manchester, Vermont. They’re also helping...
Lauren
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Fast Company Names Most Creative Businesspeople | Fashion Icons Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, and Jil Sander Make the List

Fast Company has named the 100 most creative people in the business world, and it’s a list that features some of...
Lauren
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