Coach announced recently that its profits exceeded estimates. It was a welcome piece of good news for the brand that has been struggling to maintain its position in the handbag industry. According to Bloomberg, Coach has been experiencing a decline in sales for the past four quarters. Its shares have fallen 39 percent since the […]

Handbag designers are competing with each other to capture the attention of wealthy customers. The hottest trend in luxury handbags this fall is fur. Popular designers, including J. Mendel, Brunello Cuccinelli, Valentino, Burberry, Fendi, Marchesa, Donna Karan, Marni, and Derek Lam have introduced fall collections featuring fur-lined handbags. Fashion designers are trying to appeal to […]

Kate Spade’s fall 2014 collection was previewed in a fashion show at the Raffles Hotel on July 14. The collection includes handbags, clutches, dresses, and shoes with designs and patterns inspired by elements of Asian culture. Pret-a-Portea, Raffles Makati’s collaboration with Kate Spade, was also launched at the event. The Transcontinental Express collection includes pieces […]

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 […]