NEWS & STORIES
Explore the stories behind handbag brands and the details that distinguish their styles. Read sourced introductions, model comparisons and notes from our catalogue.
Style notes · Prada
Read Cleo 1BC499’s 27 cm width, brushed calfskin, magnetic opening and nylon-lined pocket; compare those features with a separate quilted zip-top catalogue bag.
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Style notes · Bottega Veneta
Read Mini Loop Camera Bag 723547V1G118425 dimensions, lambskin body, calfskin-bonded lining and 50 cm drop, with a separate check of the supplier’s 19 cm label.
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Style notes · Burberry
Explore Small Cotswolds Tote 81113431: calf leather, check lining, twist-lock access and 42–52 cm strap drop. Compare the separate 27 × 20 cm supplier reference.
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Brand stories · Loewe
Trace Loewe from Madrid in 1846 to its name and Anagram. Compare geometric panels and repeated motifs without confusing a logo with a material specification.
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Style notes · Longchamp
Check Le Pliage Energy XS 10373HSR001: 17.5 cm base length, recycled-polyamide canvas, cowhide trim and 35–55 cm strap height, with separate catalogue alternatives.
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Brand stories · Louis Vuitton
Explore Louis Vuitton’s 1854 trunk-making origins and the 1896 Monogram, then compare corner fittings, zip-around access and surface details in catalogue bags.
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Style notes · Balenciaga
Read Balenciaga Le City Small 8657622ACLR1000 dimensions, 55 cm strap drop, Arena lambskin and zip layout, with a clear comparison to supplier size options.
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Style notes · Fendi
Explore Fendi Baguette Soft Medium 8BR833AWVAF0NAP: denim-effect jacquard, an inner drawstring, 26.5 cm width and detachable carrying options.
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Brand stories · Goyard
Discover why Goyardine is coated canvas, how its dotted pattern is made, and what Goyard's care advice means for choosing a chevron tote.
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Style notes · Gucci
Check Gucci Jackie Small 867156 dimensions, 18 cm and 45 cm drops, GG canvas and magnetic piston closure. Keep this slim version separate from older 1961 sizes.
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Brand stories · Miu Miu
Explore Miu Miu's 1993 origins and its matelassé design language. Learn to separate bag shape, quilted texture and leather specification when choosing a style.
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Style notes · Coach
Check Coach Brooklyn 28 dimensions, its 26.5 cm handle drop, magnetic closure and inside snap pocket, with separate notes on the KUANGTU supplier reference.
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