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Handbag Brands That Became Successful Thanks to Instagram

14 Nov

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Handbag Brands That Became Successful Thanks to Instagram

Many brands dream to become successful after posting their products on Instagram; being famous on Instagram is one thing, but making bank out of it is another. In the age of digital media, reaching consumers via social media is highly effective as the reach is more intimate and is convenient in an age where consumers are leading busier lives than before. These three emerging handbag brands are the best examples of how Instagram has helped them sky rocket to success. STAUD Based in Los Angeles, between 2016 and 2017, their revenue went up by 400%, with direct-to-consumer marketing making up 90% of its sales. DANSE LENTE This line launched...

Vegan Leather Handbags Are The New Hot Thing

30 Oct

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Vegan Leather Handbags Are The New Hot Thing

Faux Leather, Leatherette, Pleather, or even Vegan Leather; they are all the exact same thing, a PU (Polyurethane) that is meant to mimic leather. There is one type of material, that is changing the world of leather. Still basically a PU, PATINA (Not to be confused with the oxidation kind) is an innovative material and technology that looks, feel, and act just like leather. It was developed to solve all problems of PU, which tends to flake and peel. Although this type of technology has been around for decades, it has been mainly used for high-end sofas and luxury car seats. Made from high grade polyurethane resin and ultra-fine microfiber...

09 Oct

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Goyard, it's a secret

Goyard is a prestige luggage, handbag, and pet accessories brand. Uncommon and expensive, it is only known by the super elite and serious handbag lovers. The question is how does it remain hidden and still be in business? Also, where can I purchase one!? What & Who is Goyard? Unlike other luxury name brands such as Gucci or Louie Vuitton who have to appease investors, Goyard is privately own and has been around for 200 years. Allowing them to market, produce, and sell to whoever they please. According to business insider, "it has built its business on discretion, creating an elusiveness that makes it...

The Psychology on Luxury Handbag Obsession

28 Sep

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The Psychology on Luxury Handbag Obsession

[caption id="attachment_7701" align="aligncenter" width="495"] Photo Source: It's Craftini Time on Pinterest[/caption] It may puzzle others why there are people who would spend a fortune on handbags; while others simply just buy any bag they find convenient and don't put too much thought into what they are carrying, or some don't even care about branding at all and just buy what they like. Obviously, a woman may have a whole walk in closet of handbags if she is wealthy; but what is really going on for those whose salary doesn't exactly add up to their luxury handbag extravaganza or even pay top dollars for a fake one? There...

These Two Designers Can Provide You With an "It-Bag" Antidote

09 Feb

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These Two Designers Can Provide You With an "It-Bag" Antidote

There has been a lot of buzz over the past few months about the fact that there seems to be a resurgence in the popularity of "it bags." It seems these logo-festooned, hardware-heavy concoctions that were so popular in the late 90s to mid 2000s appear to be making a bit of a comeback on the Spring runways and Cruise collections. However, we know that for many people, a flashy bag is just not their thing, so for those of you who prefer their bags to whisper instead of shout, we've provided this short peek at two designers who are very successfully designing the antidote to the "it bag" in...

Does the World's Most Expensive Handbag Have a Nonexistent Pricing Structure?

01 May

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Does the World's Most Expensive Handbag Have a Nonexistent Pricing Structure?

Historically, any and all information surrounding the iconic Hermes Birkin bag has been incredibly hard to come by; everything from pricing to the procedure you have to go to source and purchase a Birkin seems to be a well-guarded mystery known only to a handful of the world's elite. However, despite all the secrecy, the guessing game of the Birkin pricing structure may finally be decoded, thanks to our friends at the PurseBlog website. They've trolled their handbag forums, and using data that they've gleaned from actual Birkin customers who patronize their pages, have put-together a loose price structure for four of the Birkin bag sizes, in three of...

Another Record-Breaking Birkin Sale at Auction in Hong Kong

06 Jun

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Another Record-Breaking Birkin Sale at Auction in Hong Kong

It wasn’t that long ago that Christie’s in Hong Kong hosted their first-even auction featuring a series of high-end designer handbags. The auction was hugely successful, solidifying a place for handbags among other high-value auction items such as antiquities and art. Christie’s now holds twice-yearly handbag and accessory auctions in Hong Kong. Christie’s Hong Kong has been at it again, this time with their 30th anniversary auction. The auction was made up of 30 lots in total, including such items as art, jewelry, and wine. However, in another ground-breaking turn, the star of the auction was in fact, a handbag. A 12-inch matte Hermes crocodile handbag with gold...

Louis Vuitton launches its Most Expensive Handbag

07 Dec

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Louis Vuitton launches its Most Expensive Handbag

Louis Vuitton’s newly-minted creative director, Nicholas Ghesquiere, has taken the brand by storm, and shows no signs of slowing down. With the holiday season bearing-down upon us, the brand has launched what many are calling its most expensive handbag ever. What’s the bag that’s making such a splash? A beautiful top handle tote with a shoulder strap called the City Steamer Bag. The crocodile version of the bag has a set retail price of an eye-watering $55,500! Technically, the Crocodile City Steamer is not the most expensive bag that Louis Vuitton has ever produced. According to the internet’s undisputed authority on handbags, Purse Blog, Louis Vuitton has made two...

05 Nov

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The Hot List: Mansur Gavriel

For an era that has declared itself free from the shackles of the “it bag” craze, we seem to be amassing more and more handbags on our must-have lists, as dictated by street style stars, fashion editors, and all other manner of fashion and accessories cognoscenti. However, unlike the “it bag” era of the late 90s through the late 2000s, these days, some of the most covetable bags are also the simplest. Mansur Gavriel is currently one of the most covetable names in the handbag industry. Founded in 2012 by Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, the line boasts clean, simple lines crafted from some of the richest Italian leather...

01 May

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Stripes for Summer: Our Top Three Picks

There are few things in the design world that scream summertime like the appeal of a crisp nautical stripe. Whether it's a classic Breton t-shirt, the canvas on the awning of a summer retreat, or something as simple as a beach towel, the clean lines of a nautical stripe are always in style. This season, handbag lovers can take advantage of this classic pattern with a slew of new handbags that have arrived on the scene for Spring/Summer 2015. We've sifted through the offerings and come up with our top three picks. The CÃ©line Trapeze Bag The ever-popular Trapeze bag by CÃ©line is absolutely resplendent in...