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Every year, the style influencers at the Pantone Institute disappear into a little room for several days, and when they re-emerge, the new color trend forecasts are announced. This year, the theme for the selected colors was “A Transporting and Transformative Canvas”, and boasted a wide variety of color from powdery pastel blue and pink to more vibrant shades of...

While making the decision to treat yourself to an investment-tier designer handbag is a commendable one, there is a bit more to it than just choosing the latest and greatest “it” bag that's garnering the most buzz. An investment bag is just that; an investment. As such, it would be remiss not to consider the potential resale value of a...

Everyone can agree that there is no shortage of handbag styles to choose from in the modern world. Whether you're looking for something that screams the latest runway trends or a quieter style with the potential for decades of longevity, there are literally hundreds of potentially “perfect” designer bags out there to suit your tastes. What makes this virtual cornucopia...

We all know that luggage is an essential item in anyone's collection, whether you plan on travelling the entire globe or simply taking a short break a mere two hour drive away. But did you know that in addition to being the receptacle for your entire life's belongings for the time you are away, your luggage also tells the world...

In 2014, iconic American design house, Coach, launched a collaboration with the classic comic franchise, Peanuts. The collection, which consisted of bags and accessories decorated with illustrations of the much-beloved Peanuts characters, proved a resounding success. It sold out almost instantly, much to the disappointment of many a Peanuts-loving handbag fan who was unable to have an order fulfilled due...

There is an undeniable 70’s influence sweeping the fashion world right now, and the handbag market has dutifully followed-suit. Handbag styles that were popular during the 70s are back; bucket bags and cross-body bags have been spotted slung across the shoulders of some of fashion’s most influential fashionistas. But perhaps there is no handbag that is more reminiscent of the...

Season after season, it seems that a lot of the “it” bags that have exploded onto the scene have trended more to the minimalistic side of things; smooth leathers, austere, boxy designs, and sturdy, logo-free cross-body bags have ruled the runways for several fashion cycles now. However, that is not to say that those of us who love a bit...

While it is nearly impossible to keep up with each and every handbag trend that cuts through the celebrity ranks, there are a few that seem to stand out each season. For the past few seasons now, that bag has been the Givenchy Mini Pandora. It's been called the “lust item of the season” by Selfridges department store, and its...

You might think that between ten and sixty thousand dollars is quite a lot to spend on a Hermes handbag, and you would be right. At a recent handbag auction at Christies (the first of its kind), some limited-edition pre-owned Hermes bags went for as much as sixty thousand dollars. However, you might also be surprised to know that a...

Anyone who has an affinity for fashion will be used to hearing the yearly, if not seasonal declaration of “it” colors. However, what most people don't realize is that the emergence of a popular shade is not merely a coincidence, nor is it only the result of some sort of secret survey conducted by bloggers or street style stars. At...