Salvatore Ferragamo has created a new collection of Fiamma handbags to commemorate the 86-year history of the Italian leather goods company. The Fiamma collection of handbags is inspired by Fiamma Ferragamo, the daughter of company founder Salvatore Ferragamo. Fiamma served as the brand’s leather accessories and shoe designer for nearly four decades before her death […]

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 […]

Many people find it difficult to fit everything they want to carry with them – keys, glasses, makeup, wallet, cell phone, tablet, chargers, medicines, etc. – into a typical handbag or tote bag. Florida designer Mark Arnold has created a solution. Arnold’s company, Marcus Bags, creates strong and durable bags constructed with nine-ounce leather and […]

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 […]

Andrea Lieberman, the former celebrity stylist who created the successful ready-to-wear line A.L.C. five years ago, is expanding her business into the area of accessories and handbags. Her new line of bags, which was launched in February, includes clutches, totes, and satchels. She says she wanted to create products with a classic, timeless look as […]

Designers, models, fashion reporters, buyers, and celebrities descended on Paris from February 25 to March 5 to attend 93 shows featuring the newest designs for Fall/Winter 2014. Paris Fashion Week featured many innovative designs in both clothing and accessories. Here are some trends in handbags this year. Models on the catwalks in Paris carried their […]

Luxury fashion label Michael Kors has experienced significant growth over the past year and is cutting into the business of rival fashion designers, including Coach. Michael Kors saw a sharp rise last quarter in comparable-store holiday sales and profit margins. Michael Kors is best known for its line of luxury handbags, but the label has […]

The Brazilian Association of Leather Artifacts and Travel Articles Manufacturers (ABIACAV) has created a new brand to promote Brazilian leather goods internationally. All leather artifacts, in particular leather handbags and accessories, from the country will be labeled “Brazil by Bags.” The new brand’s slogan is “Brazil by Bags: Welcome to a Brazil made of leather, […]

In the ever-changing world of fashion, many expensive handbags go out of style after only one season, making them a risky investment. However, Colombian designer Sandra Cadavid strives to produce bags and accessories with classic looks that will stand the test of time. Cadavid founded her luxury handbag and jewelry company in 2001 and has […]

Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Virginia has revamped its Rosalie K. and Sydney Shaftman Gallery that houses its permanent collection of Judith Leiber handbags. The original custom-designed stand in the gallery was shaped like an abstracted tree. Some of the larger handbags did not fit on the display. The rack has been replaced with […]