Italian fashion group Max Mara has teamed up with Academy Award nominee Amy Adams to promote its accessories for its new 2014 ad campaign. Last year’s successful campaign featured Jennifer Garner. The brand wanted to follow it up with ads featuring another A-list celebrity. Adams earned a Golden Globe this year for her performance in […]

Princess Reema Bandar al-Saud, chief executive of Harvey Nichols Riyadh, was frustrated that she was unable to find an attractive handbag that fit her lifestyle, so she decided to design her own. She is now the founder and creative director of accessories line Baraboux. Bandar al-Saud spent most of her adult life in Washington, DC […]

Vera Bradley has brought in six new executives from outside the company to lead changes to its global products, marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce. The company also named Robert Wallstrom its new CEO in November Vera Bradley is making profits, but they have been decreasing. The company’s stock has also fallen in the past two months. […]

Edie Parker’s line of bespoke clutch handbags have become trendy with many celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara, and Paris and Nicky Hilton because clients can customize them with their first names, initials, catchphrases, or designs of their choice. The bags have become popular with several high-end retailers, including Holts, Barneys New York, and […]

Matthew Rubinger, who was the resident expert on Hermes handbags at Heritage Auctions, recently left his post for a similar position at rival auction house Christie’s. Heritage has filed a lawsuit, alleging that Rubinger violated his contract and stole trade secrets. The suit seeks $60 million in damages and lost profits from Christie’s, Rubinger, and […]

In a break with tradition, Coach will begin selling handbags at a discount in its North American stores. It was one of the few fashion and luxury brands that had refused to offer sales at its U.S. stores. Coach will reduce prices on some end-of-season and discontinued handbags by 30 to 50 percent. The handbags […]

Caoilionn Hurley, an Irish accountant working in London, found that she could not fit her heels in any of her handbags. She believed that many other women likely had the same problem and wanted to find a solution. Hurley spoke to several handbag manufacturers and asked them to create a high-end leather handbag big enough […]

Mulberry is introducing its new line of Tessie handbags that are a more affordable option than many of the other handbags the company has offered recently. The Tessie handbags are available in satchel, hobo, and tote styles in black, poppy red, oxblood, and oak colored soft-grain leather. The new handbags do not have the large […]

If you have invested your hard-earned money in an expensive leather handbag, you want to keep it looking like new. Here are some maintenance tips for your leather bag. Leather handbags need to be cleaned and conditioned regularly in order to keep the leather soft and pliable and prevent it from becoming stained or discolored. […]

Due to the tough economy, many people have turned to buying used clothing and accessories at consignment shops and on the internet. Owners of designer accessories can make some extra cash by selling their used handbags and other luxury goods online. Many buyers of expensive handbags make their purchases with potential resale value in mind. […]