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The Secrets Hidden Inside Your Chanel 2.55

Let’s pull back the flap and go inside one of the most storied handbags in fashion history.

Marc Jacobs’ Louis Vuitton

Vuitton Visionary. Mischievous Disrupter. Playful Provocateur. This is Marc Jacobs’ Louis Vuitton, and we’re still living it.

Silvia Venturini Fendi’s Herstory

Discover the story of Silvia Venturini Fendi, the visionary behind the Fendi Baguette, Spy bag, and Peekaboo, who shaped fashion...

6 MIN READ

Bag Backstories: The Lady Dior

Discover the story of the Lady Dior from its origins as the Chouchou to its status as an It Bag,...

Loewe: A Jonathan Anderson Retrospective

The story of Jonathan Anderson's revolutionary 11-year tenure at Loewe, from the iconic Puzzle bag to the collaborations that changed...

7 MIN READ

A hand holds the top handle of a Agneau Giant 12 Rose Gold Hardware City White Light

Bag Backstories: The Balenciaga City Bag

From the Balenciaga Motorcycle bag to The City bag and Le City bag, discover the evolution of a grunge, ultra-luxury...

How to Authenticate a Cartier Juste Un Clou Bracelet

Learn how to authenticate a Cartier Juste Un Clou with expert tips from the Master Authenticators at FASHIONPHILE.

Authentication Education

A Prada Jacquard Saffiano Triangolo Symbole Embroidered Large Double Zip Tote in Black Corda and a Prada Tessuto Nylon Stitched Shoulder Bag in Tobacco laying flat at angle.

Women in Fashion: Miuccia Prada

Miuccia Prada turned her family's leather goods house into a global fashion powerhouse, challenging conventions and redefining femininity.

A Gold Tiffany Open Heart necklace and bracelet by Elsa Peretti.

Elsa Peretti’s Herstory

Discover the story of Elsa Pertti, the heiress turned jewelry designer who reshaped design and empowered women with her silver...

Two Telfar Shopping Bags, one large and one small, facing the camera at an angle to each other.

Shaping History: The Telfar Story

Discover how Telfar Clemmens is redefining luxury and changing the fashion industry with a brand built on accessibility and cultural...

An image featuring a Chanel Double Flap, a Gucci Marmont, a Bottega Veneta Jodie, a Prada Re-Edition, a Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis, and an Hermes Birkin.

Luxury Materials 101: A Guide to Luxury Leather

Discover the art of luxury leather and iconic leathers from Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. Plus, leather care tips to...

10 MIN READ

A Suede Saint Laurent Kaia bag and Suede Hermes Faubourg Loafers

Luxury Materials 101: A Guide to Suede

Learn how to care for ultra-luxury suede handbags, from cleaning tips to proper storage. Explore popular suede bags to shop...

Photo of the three ultra-luxury totes centered and turned at an angle. LV Neverfull, a Christian Dior Book Tote, and a Gucci Ophidia Shopping Tote

A Guide to Ultra-Luxury Monograms

Explore ultra-luxury fashion's most famous logo monograms from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Celine, Fendi, Dior, Burberry, Loewe, Saint Laurent, and Goyard.

Authentic vs. Fake Saint Laurent Monogram Chain Wallet

Learn how to spot the difference between a fake and an authentic Saint Laurent Monogram Chain Wallet.