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Fashion

Will demand for It Bags make a return post pandemic?

Sales of handbags saw a sharp decline during the pandemic when stuck at home consumers found expensive bags to be a non-necessity. Despite surging numbers in the resale market for pre-owned luxury, the lifestyle changes brought on by Covid-19 dampened interest in this once booming category. As occasionwear slowly makes its way back to the winter...

Mar 19, 2021

Fashion

Fiorelli launches first recycled collection

Accessories brand Fiorelli, owned by Global Brands Group, has launched its first recycled capsule collection, Recover. The collection features five shapes, including the ‘Waves’ backpack in three sizes, the ‘Marina Tote’ and the ‘Cove Crossbody’ bag. Each item in the capsule is made from approximately eight to 22 recycled plastic bottles and...

Jan 21, 2021

Fashion |INTERVIEW

How Maison Hēroïne made the switch to recycled leather

On the occasion of Global Earth Day in April, handbag label Maison Hēroïne took a step towards more sustainability: The Berlin-based label works with Germany-based leather manufacturer Helcor to produce bags made of recycled leather. Maison Hēroïne founder and managing director Anton Jurina is also co-founder of Armedangels. FashionUnited spoke...

Aug 21, 2020

Retail

Death of the IT bag: sales of handbags fall 20 percent

A desire to buy the latest handbag every season is no longer a priority for shoppers. In the US the handbag business has fallen by 20 percent over the first eight months in 2019 compared to 2016, according to research data analytics firm NPD Group. This is no coincidence as the status IT bag no longer carries the same cachet as it once did. A...

Oct 28, 2019

Fashion

Lobos to launch first personalisation service on Wolf & Badger

Luxury handbag and belt-bag brand Lobos is set to launch the first personalisation service on Wolf & Badger through its ‘Chapter II Milano’ AW19 collection of artisanal handbags. The new personalisation service will launch later this month and will include bespoke hand-painted designs from small to complete bags and personalised initials. Prices...

Aug 6, 2019

Fashion

Vegan handbag brand Gunas to launch beauty line

US vegan handbag company Gunas has announced it will be launching a beauty line after receiving 250,000 dollars from a private investor in a seeding round. The company said it will use the investment to produce 100 percent plant-based artisanal beauty bars, starting with pure olive oil soap in floral fragrances and volcanic ash. In addition to...

Jun 20, 2019

Fashion

Loewe launches bag collection in aid of Elephant Crisis Fund

Spanish fashion house Loewe has launched a collection of handbags in support of the Elephant Crisis Fund, joining other fashion companies like Ralph Lauren and Tiffany in the fight against the ivory trade. The brand has launched an Elephant Mini Bag in collaboration with Knot On My Planet and its global ambassador Doutzen Kroes. The bag is...

Jul 18, 2018

Management |ANALISYS

Second hand luxury handbags, a good investment yielding up to 30 percent per year

The market for used luxury handbags has grown from 5 million pounds seven years ago to more than 26 million pounds last year and is expected to keep on growing. In fact, according to a recent report by Jefferies, some handbags outperform even the most successful hedge fund. Actually, highlights Jefferies, some owners could be sitting on annual...

Feb 20, 2018

Fashion |BACKGROUND

The rise of the man bag

Handbags have been the ultimate in luxury leather goods since Coco Chanel created the highly coveted 2.55 bag back in the 1950s. They were the ultimate accessory for women, and completely functional. They hold money, keys, toiletries, gum, etc. While women have long got to enjoy the luxury and glamour of handbags, men were restricted to...

Jul 4, 2017

Fashion

Prada focuses on its bags to offer shoppers their money's worth

Although Miuccia Prada may be headstrong when it comes to her view ofPrada,the fashion house has began to change its ways as part of its turnaround plan after being highlighted as one of the worst performing luxury stocks on the market. Unsurprisingly, part of its path to change includes its handbags. The Italian luxury fashion house, which also...

Aug 22, 2016

Fashion

Prada eyes up the direct-to-consumer model at Milan Fashion Week

London - As the industry remains decidedly torn between the new see-now, buy-now show schedule, with the likes of Burberry, Tom Ford andTommy Hilfigerin favour and Gucci along with France's governingfashion organizationstanding their ground in favour of the current system, Italian luxury label Prada works its own balancing act between the two...

Feb 25, 2016

Fashion

Eddie Borgo to launch handbag collection

Eddie Borgo, best known for his sculptural jewellery, is expanding his product line to include handbags and accessories. The seven-piece collection is inspired by minimalist '50s and '60s chrome culture, particularly the boxy shapes and top handles that dominated women's handbag styles at the time. "All of my friends were complaining about the...

Aug 26, 2015