Brand stories · Hermès
Hermès Bag History: Kelly, Birkin and the Zip Closure
Trace Hermès from its 1837 harness workshop to the Kelly and Birkin, then compare zipped and flap openings using clearly identified catalogue photographs.
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Handbag News: Brand Stories & Style Notes — Page 4
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 · Loewe
Loewe Compact Hammock: Size, Folding Sides and Closure
Explore Compact Hammock A538H13X10 dimensions, folding sides, hook closure and strap drop, and check the differences in a supplier-listed Hammock reference.
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Brand stories · Prada
Prada Nylon and Re-Nylon: What the Material Names Mean
Understand Prada’s nylon history, the 2019 Re-Nylon collection and ECONYL yarn, with practical checks for composition, trim and supplier-listed messenger bags.
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Style notes · Dior
Small Lady Dior: Cannage, Dimensions and Strap Options
Read Small Lady Dior M0618ONGE_M900 dimensions, lambskin construction and two strap types, with clear distinctions from supplier-listed bow and size options.
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Style notes · Chanel
Chanel 25 Small Handbag: Size, Material and Model Number
Check Chanel 25 Small AS5293 dimensions and grained-calfskin details, and learn why the model name and supplier 25 cm size labels are different evidence.
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Style notes · Ferragamo
Ferragamo Hug Medium: Dimensions, Gancini and Strap Fit
Read Hug M 215608 766762 dimensions, calfskin construction and strap measurements, with a separate check of the supplier’s incomplete 31 × 22 size label.
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Brand stories · Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent Bags: Rive Gauche History, Envelope or Tote?
Separate Saint Laurent’s 1961 founding and 1966 Rive Gauche milestone, then compare envelope and shopping-tote shapes using actual catalogue references.
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Style notes · Valentino
Valentino Nellcôte Small: Suede, Fringe and Size Guide
Check the Nellcôte Small’s 20 × 20 × 3 cm body, suede, fringe and 45 cm strap drop, and distinguish it from a different studded shoulder-bag reference.
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Brand stories · Versace
Versace Bag Motifs: Medusa, Greca and Barocco Explained
Understand Versace’s Medusa, Greca and Barocco references, then separate decorative motifs from tote or bucket construction, materials and size evidence.
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Brand stories · Fendi
Fendi Bag History: Rome, Baguette and Peekaboo
Trace Fendi from Rome in 1925 to the Baguette and Peekaboo, and learn how silhouette, opening and complete measurements help compare catalogue references.
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Brand stories · Gucci
Gucci Bag Names & History: Dates, Motifs and Shapes
Understand Gucci's Florence origins, Bamboo 1947 and Jackie 1961 names, then separate historical motifs from bag shape, size and supplier evidence.
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Style notes · Loewe
Loewe Mini Flamenco Clutch: Size, Drawstrings & Strap
Check the Loewe Mini Flamenco Clutch A411FC2X73: 23.9 cm width, magnetic closure, knot drawstrings and strap length versus drop, with supplier size cautions.
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