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FW26 Handbags: satchels from Prada, Balenciaga, Chanel and more

Handbags are often a brand's primary revenue driver, offering higher profit margins than clothing and reaching a much wider audience. Because of this, they are essential for steering seasonal collections and boosting overall sales. This importance was reflected on the FW26 runways, where designers showcased a wide variety of satchels, ranging...

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Merryl Tielman: “I design innovatively, but not pretentiously”

Designer Merryl Tielman began her career as a creative exploring her path at the Rietveld Academy. After one year of fashion design, she switched to audiovisual studies, stating: “I felt limited in fashion.” Several jobs and a footwear design course later, it turned out she was closer to her calling than she had realised. She started making bags...

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Mulberry reports strong Q3 trading performance

Somerset-based British luxury brand Mulberry has announced a robust trading performance for the 13 weeks to December 27, 2025. The group achieved revenue growth across all geographic markets, underpinned by a strategic focus on full-price sales during the competitive festive period. Group total sales increased by 5.3 percent at actual currency...

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5 ways luxury resale is reshaping the fashion landscape

As the global luxury market faces a cool-down in 2025 amidst ongoing geopolitical and economic turbulence, the luxury resale market continues to undergo rapid growth. Driven by a healthy appetite for timeless brands, the 2025 Resale Report from The RealReal, the largest online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods, maps the new...

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Roka London expands into resale via Continue

Recycled bag brand Roka London has announced the launch of its own resale platform, designed in partnership with Continue, a provider in resale technology. The marketplace, which is accessible directly via the brand’s existing e-commerce site, enables customers to both buy and sell authenticated Roka London items as a means of extending the life...

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Hammitt names new CEO, CFO and CMO to drive growth

Los Angeles-based luxury handbag and accessories brand Hammitt has tapped a new executive team, including a new chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), and chief marketing officer (CMO), to lead the next phase of growth, following a decade of strong direct-to-consumer momentum. Hammitt has promoted its CFO, Ryan Meyer, to...

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Resort 26 handbag trends: Sack totes, croissant shapes and more

The handbag trends that emerge during the Resort season often forecast what’s to come for Spring/Summer. For buyers and fashion editors, this is critical insight. Accessories, particularly handbags, frequently generate more revenue for brands than any other category. With higher profit margins than apparel and broader customer appeal, handbags...

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Sustainability at Miomojo focuses on innovation and responsibility

While large clothing and accessory brands often struggle with their sustainability efforts, as their size makes them inflexible or their business model is based on overproduction, smaller and younger labels have it a bit easier as a sustainable direction was part of their programme from the outset. One such company is the Italian bag label...

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Stow London names TikTok’s Tanner Leatherstein as director of craftsmanship

Viral TikTok star Tanner Leatherstein, whose real name is Volkan Yilmaz, has been appointed as director of craftsmanship by British heritage brand Stow London. Tanner Leatherstein, who has more than two million social media followers, has become known for his videos on deconstructing leather bags to give honest reviews and insights into whether...

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Sailmaker Ratsey & Lapthorn launches handcrafted accessories

British brand Ratsey & Lapthorn, the world’s oldest sailmaker, is expanding into the lifestyle sector with a line of handcrafted leather and canvas bags inspired by its unique heritage. The expansion is described as a “bold new chapter” for the heritage brand, which has made sails for some of the world’s most iconic vessels, including Lord...

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Kurt Geiger launching bespoke handbag service

London-based accessories and footwear brand Kurt Geiger is expanding into luxury personalisation with the launch of a ‘One-Of-A-Kind’ handbag service, allowing fans of the brand to create a bespoke version of its popular Mini Kensington bag. The exclusive, in-store service launches on July 23 and will allow customers to customise their Mini...

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Strathberry launches ‘Borrow a Bag’ experience with Kimpton Hotels in Scotland

Scottish luxury accessories brand Strathberry is partnering with the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel in Edinburgh and Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow allowing guests to borrow one of its signature handbags. The exclusive ‘Borrow a Bag’ experience is an extension of Kimpton Hotels’ signature ‘Forgot it? We’ve Got It!’ programme and...