Selling Western accessories can be an excellent way to earn money and develop a successful business. You need to choose the right products and find your niche so you can appeal to customers and grow your business. Here are some tips to help you get started. Where to Sell Western Accessories You can sell your […]

French luxury group Kering announced that it has promoted Alessandro Michele, who was head of accessories at Gucci, to the role of creative director. Michele is replacing Frida Giannini. Giannini and CEO Patrizio di Marco were asked to step down at the end of 2014. Kering’s move is based on their hope that Gucci’s brand […]

2014 saw many new trends, as well as a revival of some older ones. Tiny handbags were seen in many runway shows, including Celine, Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Kate Spade, and on streets around the world. New York designer Tyler Ellis has created the Jamie frame, a tiny, structured, top-handle bag in both black […]

In an attempt to boost sales and appeal to younger consumers, luxury handbag maker Mulberry is introducing less expensive bags and accessories. The company is introducing a line of several more affordable accessories to appeal to middle class shoppers. The collection includes phone covers, tasseled keyrings, and totes that cost significantly less than other handbags, […]

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has just opened a new exhibit detailing the growth of the Italian fashion industry over the past seven decades. The exhibit, entitled “Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945” explains how Italy came to be a leader in the fashion world from the end of World War II to the present. In […]

Luxury goods maker Prada has just purchased a vintage French tannery in a bid to set itself apart from the competition. The company did not disclose how much it paid for the Tannerie Megisserie Hervy. According to Prada CEO Patrizio Bertelli, the tannery is a place where people who are highly skilled follow a long […]

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 […]

Choosing a handbag is about more than style and practicality. The right bag can also compliment your body type and make you look and feel more attractive. If you want to play down a particular aspect of your body type, you should choose a handbag with an opposite characteristic or appearance. For example, if you […]

While some makers of luxury goods, including handbags, have experienced declining sales due to economic slowdowns in China and Europe, others are growing. Prada saw declining sales in 2013 in important markets, including China and Italy. Unfavorable exchange rates also played a role in the fall in sales, especially in the third quarter of fiscal […]

This season, Christie’s plans to auction off a series of vintage clothing, handbags, and accessories. The auction house began the sales with an online-only auction of luxury handbags and accessories. The sale includes over 125 lots produced by famous designers, such as Hermes, Chanel, and Christian Dior. Many of the vintage handbags for sale are […]