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BOTTEGA VENETA Ties the Knot Again
First of Its Kind, Last of Its Kind. The new BOTTEGA VENETA knot clutch highlights the brand’s signature woven leather. Since its founding in 1966, BOTTEGA VENETA has been producing leather goods in the small northern Italian city of Vicenza, where artisans make...
The BOTTEGA VENETA Knot Minaudière On Strap Has Arrived
BOTTEGA VENETA’s iconic Knot gained immense popularity even without loud monograms or shiny logos. The BOTTEGA VENETA Knot Minaudière is available in Barolo (deep red), Bone (white) and Black foulard Intreccio leather. With its curved corners, magnetic frame closure,...
CHANEL 2023 Price Increase
CHANEL Tests Purse Lovers With $3,000 Price Hikes CHANEL SA's small Classic Flap bag was always a luxury item, but after three price hikes last year, it is selling for $8,200. That is up from the $5,200 it cost in 2019. The French fashion house has been raising prices...
Who’s “Deserving” of Luxury?
Luxury: A Game of Thrones, Without the Dragons. Let's dissect the inner workings of snobbery and gatekeeping within the luxury goods realm. Grab your monocle and take a seat… While meandering through the abyss of old blog posts, I stumbled upon one that held my...
Why are Luxury Dupes Popular With Gen Z & Millennials?
A growing number of Gen Z and Millennials are drawn to affordable and accessible luxury alternatives, with many opting for dupes instead of the real thing. Despite their interest in luxury goods, a substantial 47% of 13-39-year-olds have never purchased a luxury...
Scuffed-up Chic: How A Worn HERMÈS Birkin Bag Became the Ultimate Symbol of Snobbish Irony
The resale market has allowed more commoners to obtain these bags, but one's image is now intricately linked to the bag's condition. A 33-year-old fashion enthusiast, Jenny Walton, said HERMÈS Birkin bags never go out of style. She believes a worn-out bag conveys a...
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