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Bag trends: Why sensory textures and hands-free silhouettes are defining the new accessory market

The era of the purely functional bag is over; welcome to the age of “sensory utility.” In today’s accessory market, consumers demand an everyday carry that delivers a dual promise: exceptional tactile comfort and absolute, hands-free mobility. Parsing through the latest seasonal forecasts reveals two distinct silhouettes dominating this new...

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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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Jimmy Choo presents a new instalment of the 'From the Atelier' series

In celebration of craftsmanship and material innovation, Jimmy Choo presents a new instalment of the 'From the Atelier' series, reinterpreting the brand's iconic BON BON bag. Now in its third year, this edition focuses on leather—previous editions explored embroidery and crystal embellishments—as an essential material, transformed through...

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The New Dior Medallion Bags

At the heart of the Dior Fall 2026 collection, Jonathan Anderson continues his reinterpretation of the Medallion embellished with a delicate bow, the House’s emblematic seal since 1947 Conceived as an everyday essential, the Médaillon Flap bag features a clasp decorated with this signature motif. In small or medium versions, it is offered in...

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Furla Spring/Summer 2026 campaign: Forget K-Drama, it’s time for I-Drama

With its Spring Summer 2026 campaign, Furla introduces a new creative direction built around the concept of advertainment, unfolding through a unique cinematic story. The campaign reimagines the classic “will they, won’t they” trope through a contemporary lens, focusing not on romantic tension but on friendship, self-empowerment, and personal...

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Levi's® introduces Baby Brooklyn Bag

Details define style. Levi's® expands its versatile accessories range with the Baby Brooklyn Bag, a modern take on the everyday bag that adds a vibrant and sophisticated touch to the spring/summer 2026 collection. Crafted from premium denim and enhanced with unexpected details, this bag celebrates personal style and creativity. The Baby Brooklyn...

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Charles & Keith: Calla XL tote in new brick colourway

With the Calla XL tote bag, Charles & Keith presents a contemporary interpretation of its iconic bestseller. The popular viral favourite is now available in a new brick colourway, a warm and versatile shade that stylishly complements modern everyday looks. Crafted from canvas and accented with brick-red details, the Calla XL tote combines...

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Smythson X sacai: Commitment to timeless craftsmanship

Launching on 13th February 2026, Smythson and sacai are proud to unveil a collaboration that blends Smythson’s commitment to timeless craftsmanship with sacai creative director Chitose Abe’s distinctive hybrid design aesthetic. The collaboration was conceived out of Chitose Abe’s personal connection to the brand as a long-standing Smythson...

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Dior unveils the new Diorly bag

The Diorly bag by Jonathan Anderson redefines a new and freer casual attitude. Supple and soft, its construction and fine finishes give it a subtly vintage feel. This new shape is available in soft leather punctuated by the graphic lines of cannage, or in delicate suede, like a tribute to the two materials and their textures. Its adjustable...

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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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Fashion |REPORT

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...