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Why Your ‘It-Bag’ Will Be Irrelevant Before You’ve Even Worn It Enough
Think your It-Bag will stay in style forever? Think again. The luxury industry thrives on planned obsolescence, ensuring your latest splurge is outdated before you even break it in. Here’s why.
Ferragamo’s Soft-Bag Is the Must-Have Accessory of 2025—And We’re Completely Sold
Ferragamo’s Soft-Bag is shaping up to be Spring 2025’s most coveted handbag. With its relaxed silhouette, luxurious craftsmanship, and understated charm, could this be the bag you’ve been waiting for?
The Luxury Lie: Why The Rich Wear Fakes and You Shouldn’t Care
by Thea Elle | Mar., 18, 2025 | Luxury Industrial ComplexOnce upon a time, a Birkin was just a handbag. Then, someone at Hermès had an epiphany: if you make something artificially rare, people will fight to get it. And so, the great luxury scam was born. Suddenly, a...
Why the Wealthy Wear Fakes: The Case for Replica Luxury Bags
by Thea Elle | Mar., 17, 2025 | Luxury Industrial ComplexThe ultra-rich don’t buy HERMÈS, CHANEL, or LOUIS VUITTON bags to wear—they buy them as assets. These bags, especially Birkin and Kellys, appreciate in value, making them more like stocks or fine art than...
Luxury Handbags: The Art of Making You Desperate for a Bag You Don’t Need
by Thea Elle | March., 16, 2025 | Luxury AccessoriesLuxury handbags aren’t just accessories; they’re status symbols wrapped in marketing genius. You’re not just buying a bag—you’re buying the illusion of exclusivity, success, and social validation, all at a criminally...
The DIOR Saddle Bag: From Galloping Trails to Runway Royalty
by Thea Elle | Dec., 14, 2024 | Luxury AccessoriesFew accessories have shaped the fashion world quite like the DIOR Saddle Bag. Debuting in 1999 under the visionary JOHN GALLIANO, this bold design drew inspiration from equestrian culture, breaking away from...
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