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The Hermès lawsuit has rocked the luxury goods market. A Birkin bag controversy in California has led to allegations of worldwide Hermès monopoly and a class-action lawsuit. What’s going on here? The Hermès Birkin bag is undoubtedly the most coveted luxury handbag on the planet. According to the latest Hermès price increase, the smallest Birkin bag in standard leather starts at $11,400, and prices...

  It’s that time again: The Hermès price increase for 2024 has been confirmed. If it feels like it came early this year, it’s not your imagination. First, China saw the Hermès bag prices jump on December 22nd. Then, European prices increased immediately after the New Year. We’re seeing Hermès price increases across the board on Hermès shoes, Hermès fine and fashion jewelry, and...

Fashion lovers and economists alike are talking about the 2024 Chanel price increase, and many fans of the brand are becoming irate.  While Chanel bag price increases typically occur in March and September, this increase is not just early; it’s hefty. Once again, the percentage increases on Chanel bags are in the double digits, following steep increases in 2022 and 2023. In fact, the...

Buying an Hermès bag is one of the hardest things to do in the luxury fashion world. It’s not the hefty price tag that makes purchasing the highly coveted Hermès bags such an arduous undertaking, but the design house’s scarcity strategy. The manufactured scarcity is one of the primary reasons Birkin bags are so expensive. Traveling to the company’s flagship boutique in Paris cannot...

As much as you cherish your beloved Birkin or Kelly bag, wouldn't you just love to design your own? Imagine selecting your bag’s size, style, and luxurious Hermès leather and hardware! Better yet — what if you could choose the color (or two!) for the leather and the stitching? This extraordinary opportunity comes to only the favored (very) few through the Hermès special order...

Join us on a journey through time, exploring the luxurious and meticulously crafted world of Louis Vuitton. The name is synonymous with opulent travel, exquisite artistry, and timeless LV bags.  The history of Louis Vuitton is a fascinating saga that parallels the evolution of modern style and elegance. From its humble beginnings in 19th-century Paris, the design house blossomed into arguably the most highly...

Hermès bag enthusiasts seem to speak their own language. This is only partly because the atelier describes its product line in French. It’s also the natural evolution of a group of people with a common interest. Soon, insider terms, acronyms, lingo, and abbreviations combine to form a language that only others who share the same passion can understand. Join the conversation as we lift...

If you covet the experience of browsing in an Hermès boutique and leaving with a precious Birkin or Kelly bag on your arm, you must first understand the intricate dance of Hermès pre-spend. This refers to the many Hermès products you’ll buy to build a purchasing profile that justifies your right to buy the bag. You must also cultivate a relationship with your Sales...

Few fashion houses have such a rich and storied history as Chanel, and for good reason. Coco Chanel, the brand’s founder, is one of the most iconic figures to reshape the fashion world. She reimagined and revolutionized women’s clothing, jewelry, and handbags with timeless appeal. Vintage Chanel bags are pieces of living fashion history, created with the finest artisanship and premium quality materials to...

Chanel bags are among the most coveted and collectible fashion accessories on the planet. In fact, these luxury handbags are considered exceptional investments with an impressive ROI. But this is true only for genuine Chanel. Learning how to tell if a Chanel bag is real can make or break your investment plan. Of course, anyone splashing out on a luxury bag has the right...

The early 2000s were simpler, more optimistic times. Back then, reality TV was just gaining traction, pop princesses ruled the charts, and the streets of New York were glamorously portrayed by Carrie and her "Sex and the City” squad, who flaunted extraordinary bags to match their high-end style. Remember that sexy little Fendi Baguette and the statement-making Christian Dior Saddle Bag? And who could...

The Hermes Twilly is an indispensable accessory for all Hermes lovers. The natural oils of your bag, mixed with lotions/perfumes and dirt you are bound to pick up once you leave your house, can leave your Hermes bag handles looking less than perfect after some wear. Twillys are a great way to not just protect your bags handles, but also showcase your personality and style....

In 2019, Hermès issued a limited edition Birkin bag to rival and perhaps exceed the legendary Hermès Himalaya in artisanship, scarcity, and worldwide acclaim. The extraordinary Hermès Faubourg Birkin is a meticulous rendering of the atelier’s famous flagship store in a miniature Birkin. The boutique’s roof, stonework, arched windows, and awnings are depicted with exquisite detail in a variety of Hermès luxury leathers. Let’s...

Hermès enthusiasts love discussing the finer details of Hermès premium leathers, colors, and hardware choices. Today, however, we’re talking about something very different. Let’s explore the enigmatic world of the Hermès quota bag system. This program is a fascinating key to the exclusivity of the most coveted luxury handbags on earth. We’ll demystify Hermès quota bag rules, which can be as quirky as they...

The type of leather used in making a luxury bag dictates the vividness of the color and the overall look.  However, the most important factor comes down to your preferences and how you want your bag to perform. This is perhaps why Hermès has a far-reaching catalogue of leathers that all have their own unique qualities, offering a myriad of options for a multitude...