Category: Designer Guides

Chanel, Explained: The Flap Bags, the CHANEL 25, Price Increases and How to Buy

October 13, 2026
Chanel, Explained: The Flap Bags, the CHANEL 25, Price Increases and How to Buy

Our editors' guide to Chanel: the house's history from 1910 to Matthieu Blazy, the 2.55 vs the classic flap and how to choose one, the CHANEL 25 and Maxi Flap, Chanel's price increases, how to check a pre-owned bag, and how to wear it....

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Dior, Explained: The Lady Dior, the Saddle, the Book Tote and the Bar Jacket

October 13, 2026
Dior, Explained: The Lady Dior, the Saddle, the Book Tote and the Bar Jacket

Our editors' guide to Dior: the 1947 New Look and the Bar jacket, the Lady Dior, Saddle and Book Tote and how to choose between them, how Dior's clothes and shoes fit, what holds value, and how Jonathan Anderson is changing the house....

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Hermès, Explained: The Birkin vs the Kelly, How to Buy One and What Holds Value

October 12, 2026
Hermès, Explained: The Birkin vs the Kelly, How to Buy One and What Holds Value

Our editors' guide to Hermès: the house's history, the Birkin vs the Kelly and the other bags worth knowing, how to buy a Birkin, what to check on a pre-owned bag, what holds resale value, and the watches, makeup and fragrance you can buy new....

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Celine, Explained: The Triomphe, the Bags, the Sunglasses and Michael Rider's Celine

October 11, 2026
Celine, Explained: The Triomphe, the Bags, the Sunglasses and Michael Rider's Celine

Our editors' guide to Celine: how a Paris children's shoemaker became a leather-goods house, the Triomphe, Ava and Luggage bags, how to read Celine sunglasses sizes, how the clothes and shoes fit, and what has changed under Michael Rider....

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Fendi, Explained: The Baguette, the Peekaboo, the FF and What to Buy First

October 11, 2026
Fendi, Explained: The Baguette, the Peekaboo, the FF and What to Buy First

Our editors' guide to Fendi: the Roman house founded in 1925, the five sisters and Karl Lagerfeld, Maria Grazia Chiuri's return, the Baguette and Peekaboo explained with their sizes, the FF logo, and what to buy after the bags....

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Miu Miu, Explained: The Wander, the Arcadie, the Ballet Flats and How to Buy Well

October 10, 2026
Miu Miu, Explained: The Wander, the Arcadie, the Ballet Flats and How to Buy Well

Our editors' guide to Miu Miu: how Miuccia Prada's second house became one of fashion's hottest labels, the Wander and Arcadie bags, the ballet flats and sneakers, the runway codes behind the knits and minis, how Miu Miu fits and what to buy first....

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Toteme, Explained: The Scarf Jacket, the Signature Coat, the Jeans and the T-Lock

October 8, 2026
Toteme, Explained: The Scarf Jacket, the Signature Coat, the Jeans and the T-Lock

Our editors' guide to Toteme, Elin Kling and Karl Lindman's Stockholm label: the Signature coat to buy first, whether the scarf jacket is worth it, how the jeans and boots fit by Toteme's own notes, the T-lock bag, and how it compares with The Row and Khaite....

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Bottega Veneta, Explained: Intrecciato, the Andiamo, the Shoes and How to Buy Well

October 8, 2026
Bottega Veneta, Explained: Intrecciato, the Andiamo, the Shoes and How to Buy Well

Our editors' guide to Bottega Veneta: the Vicenza house behind intrecciato, from Tomas Maier to Louise Trotter, how to judge woven leather, the Andiamo, Jodie, Sardine and Knot bags, the loafers and boots, how it fits and what holds its value....

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Saint Laurent, Explained: Le Smoking, the YSL Bags, the Boots and How They Fit

October 6, 2026
Saint Laurent, Explained: Le Smoking, the YSL Bags, the Boots and How They Fit

Our editors' guide to Saint Laurent: how Yves Saint Laurent's house became Anthony Vaccarello's, why the bags still say YSL, the Le 5 à 7, Loulou and Sac de Jour, the boots, sunglasses and Le Smoking, how the house fits and what holds its value....

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Brunello Cucinelli, Explained: The Cashmere, the Monili, the Trousers and How They Fit

October 4, 2026
Brunello Cucinelli, Explained: The Cashmere, the Monili, the Trousers and How They Fit

Our editors' guide to Brunello Cucinelli for cashmere season: the dyed-cashmere idea of 1978, how to read a Cucinelli knit by stitch and weight, where the monili beads sit and how to care for them, how the trousers fit, and what to buy first....

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Prada, Explained: The Galleria, the Re-Edition, the Loafers and How to Buy Well

October 4, 2026
Prada, Explained: The Galleria, the Re-Edition, the Loafers and How to Buy Well

Our editors' guide to Prada: how a 1913 Milan leather-goods store became Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons's house, the Galleria, Re-Edition and nylon bags, the brushed-leather loafers, how Prada fits, how to care for it and what holds its value....

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Burberry, Explained: The Trench, the Check and the Bags Worth Buying

October 3, 2026
Burberry, Explained: The Trench, the Check and the Bags Worth Buying

Our editors' guide to Burberry: from Thomas Burberry's gabardine to Daniel Lee, which trench to buy for your height and weather, where the check began and how to wear it, and the quilted jackets, cashmere scarves, bags and boots worth owning this fall....

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