Top Handbag Trends to Tick Off in 2024 by Harriet Davey. Navigating the latest fashion trends can be a challenging task to say the least. Is the reign of Adidas Samba trainers over? (Even though I own a pair, I would say yes). Should we all be embracing Capri pants and disc belts like we’re …
Travel Handbags to Use For a Carry-on
Chic & Functional Handbags Picks for Your Holiday by Avalon Afriyie. There are many things to consider when travelling and travel handbags are becoming equally if not more important than deciding on a comfortable travel outfit. It’s where fashion and functionality meet at an intersection but that doesn’t mean there’s no fun to be had …
Celeb-Inspired Handbags
Met Gala 2024 Wardrobe Trends by Jen Labbett. It’s that time again where fantastical meets fabulous in the fashion world thanks to the annual Met Gala, hosted by the formidable Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, the Met Gala sets the stage for A-list stars to showcase their most daring fashion choices in accordance with …
Holiday Handbag Heroes
Every Style To Take On Your Summer Trip by Harriet Davey. Hands up who has a holiday booked? If having a summer trip in the diary is the highlight of your spring, you’re not alone. As a self-proclaimed summer person, heading to warmer climates is something that bring me joy. Recently, I found out the …
40 Ultimate Luxury Designer Gift Guide
by Matt von Holtz. Introducing an exquisite selection of 20 designer gifts for that are sure to captivate and delight. Each item in this collection has been handpicked for its unique blend of luxury, style, and functionality. Whether you’re a fashion aficionado, a lover of fine accessories, or someone who appreciates the finer things in …
11 Most Coveted Designer Handbags of 2024
by Matt von Holtz. Each of these desiger handbags is special for its blend of heritage, quality, design, cultural impact, and the ability to adapt to the evolving tastes of fashion enthusiasts. Whether it’s through the waiting list of a Birkin, the iconic monogram of LV, or the subtle sophistication of Celine, these handbags continue …
14 Handbags for Your Collection
by Matt von Holtz. This curated collection showcases top craftsmanship from famous designers. Each bag is unique, from the Chloé ‘Spin’ tote that changes how you carry it with a detachable strap to Loewe’s ‘Puzzle’ clutch which is great for travel with its foldable design. Alaïa’s ‘Le Teckel’ is playful and stylish, and Stella McCartney’s …
Gucci Captivates with Its Latest GG Emblem Collection
Reinterpreting an iconic GG motif by Matt von Holtz. Gucci has once again enthralled the fashion world with its newest offering, the GG Emblem Collection. Originally introduced in 2021, this collection serves as a homage to Gucci’s rich heritage while incorporating contemporary design elements. The range includes a variety of items such as handbags, charms, …
4 Resale Platforms for Luxury Handbags
by Jen Labbett. 2024 has witnessed a continued and fascinating shift in the luxury handbag market. Gone are the days when a designer bag was expected to look box-fresh at all times. Instead, there’s a growing appreciation for bags that tell a story, showcasing the unique personality of their owners. This change in perspective has …
Boho Chic 2024 Bag Trends
Autumn Winter Boho Bag Style by Jen Labbett. I am ever the Sienna Miller fan and no one wears Boho chic better than she does. Given you have to have a certain aesthetic to where boho chic or slouch style well, the willowy frame, the fashionably bedraggled bed hair, the lack of focus on makeup …
Resurgence of the Oversized Bag
by Jen Labbett. Having just returned from a road trip that took me down the east coast of the US, I’ve never been happier to be home as we drove through a hurricane and I just missed Hurricane Helene. But as I look back on my time on the driving from DC to Charleston and …
Choosing the Perfect Wedding Handbag
Handbags of the Summer Wedding Season by Jen Labbett. It’s that time of year again, when vows are made, hook ups don’t exactly go under the radar and you just hope not to attend the event where Uncle Mick gets so drunk he tries to hit on your mum. It is wedding handbag season and …
Black Handbags, the Colour for Any Occasion
All Season Colour Trend by Jen Labbett. What can we say about the black handbag – its versatility, its ability to go casual or go chic, its total integration in a club night out or, hate to say it, funeral. The black bag is a go to item that every woman should own and there …
7 Royal Ascot Handbag Picks for 2024
Off to the Races! by Jen Labbett. When I first moved back to London having left as a child and returning at the grand old age of 28, there was quite the learning curve to be had in terms of national events – I had no idea how beloved football was to us as a …
6 Practical Festival Season Handbags
Coachella Edition by Jen Labbett. Festival season is rapidly approaching and, with it, the trials and tribulations of attending such events on a multi-day basis. When I think of festivals, I think of summer, I think of tribes of random friends and friends yet to be made, I think of dust and losing one shoe, …
The Power of These 9 Red Handbags
Crimson Collectables by Jen Labbett. My love of handbags didn’t come naturally, I wasn’t a girlie girl. I went to a preparatory boarding school in New England and the only brands we revered were J.Crew and LL Bean. I didn’t give a second thought to luxury brands, the internet had not been born into our …
Purple Reign
The Unstoppable Rise of Purple handbags in Fashion’s Limelight by Jen Labbett. Ask anyone who knows me what my favourite colour is. I guarantee you that I’m probably one of the few 45-year-old women where a majority of people who know me (they don’t even need to know me that well) know what my favourite …
Many Shades of Blue Handbags
Which Blue is Perfect for You? by Jen Labbett. Blue is a transitional colour – it can symbolise so many things, but often it’s connected with sadness and sappy music. As we (finally) move towards spring, I’m far from singing the blues so it’s time to flip the switch and only be thinking of blue …
Sustainable Style for the Eco-Conscious Consumer
Top Luxury Sustainable Handbag Brands by Jen Labbett. Gone are the days when sustainability was merely a buzzword. Today, it’s a movement, a lifestyle and a commitment to preserving our planet for generations to come. And guess what? Fashion is no exception – far from it, in fact. As fashion influencers, we have witnessed first-hand …
How to Shop Pre-loved Designer Bags
Tips and Tricks from a Fashion Editor by Harriet Davey. When I was at university, I told myself that when I got to the title of ‘fashion editor’, I would buy myself a Chanel bag to celebrate. And although this happened several years ago, I’m yet to buy said bag. Why? Because the price of …
Brunching in Handbag Style
My Top Handbags for a Brighter Season by Jen Labbett. The sun is a-shining and suddenly the birds are singing, there’s an extra pep in my step, I’m shaving my legs every morning now that the possibility of wearing a skirt is becoming real and I’m quickly filling the diary with all the long-anticipated spring …
Parisian Handbag Trends for Summer 2024
The Must-Have Styles for the Season by Jen Labbett. Walking down the Champs-Élysées in the middle of May was everything you’d expect it to be – equal parts ungainly tourists snapping photos of every shop and street performer/influencers dancing down the street mixed with the chic and stylish hometown Parisians who look down their noses …
Summer 2024’s Neutral Handbag Styles
Woven Handbags and Accessories That Steal the Show by Jen Labbett. I’ve been perusing the designer selections for summer 2024 for some time now and, I’ve got to say, except for the capsule pieces that could jump from season to season, there’s nothing that is really rattling my cage; in fact, quite the opposite – …
12 High Street Hottest Handbags
The Brands Making The Most Expensive-Looking Bags by Harriet Davey. While the Great British high street has had some dramatic changes over recent years (I’m still not over Topshop closing its doors in 2021), there’s still so many brilliant brands that are not to be ignored. Of course, luxury brands will forever be the go-to …
Selecting Stylish Travel Bag Companions
Prepping for My Trip to Portugal by Jen Labbett. The summer is officially upon us, even here in dreary old England, where we have suffered through yet another elongated winter only to be granted the “wettest summer in history” as something to somehow look forward to in 2024. And that is why any wise person, …
7 Handbag Styles that Caught My Eye
A Fashion Editor’s Recommended Handbags by Avalon Afriyie. I observe trend forecasts for a living, but contrary to popular belief, I seldom shop. Working as a fashion editor has instilled a level of discernment I apply to each clothing and accessory acquirement. Instead, I’m mindful of my shopping habits, preferring to ascribe to a conscious …
Fashion Editor Wish List
A Definitive Handbag Guide For SS24 by Harriet Davey. For me, bags have always been an important part of any outfit. They’re the cherry on top of the sartorial cake, and the finishing touch that can possess the power to be a talking point at an event, dinner or even just day-to-day. While I used …
7 Indie Handbag Brands
Seven Editor-Approved Indie Handbag Brands to Have on Your Radar by Avalon Afriyie. My preference for shopping small extends to handbags and when it comes to fashion, I prefer nothing more than discovering independent brands. Luxury fashion houses are the makers of highly coveted shapes, heritage and revere that you can’t deny – from Chanel’s …
Festival Fix
Accessory ideas for Glastonbury by Harriet Davey. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Glastonbury this year, along with remembering every lyric to Shania Twain and Dua Lipa, outfit planning may be at the top of your to-to list. The thing is, though, at Worthy Farm, quite literally anything goes when it comes to …