What’s Next? My Six Predictions for the Next Wave of Bags – Autumn/Winter 26
There is a question I get asked constantly. What’s going to be the next It bag? And increasingly, I think
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The Fake Problem : Why Counterfeit Luxury Costs More Than You Think
A Founder’s Reflection by Tony Hookings-Skinner There is a phrase I hear increasingly often when people talk about counterfeit designer
Founder’s Reflection : When the Monogram Learns to Whisper
There are some things in fashion that need absolutely no introduction. From the brilliance of Karl Lagerfeld, we gained the
THE DESIGN LANGUAGE SERIES : VOL. III | Hardware, the jewellery of the Handbag
Why the smallest details can say more about a luxury bag than the biggest logo There are certain things I
Runway Dreams
There are people who watch Fashion Week for the celebrities, some watch for the front row, and others watch for the spectacle.
I watch for something completely different, I am watching for the beginning.
The Design Language Series : Vol. II | The Return of Suede
Why luxury’s softest material is becoming fashion’s boldest statement. Fashion Is Softening Luxury fashion has spent the last decade chasing
The New Shape of Luxury
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Beyond Hermès: The Most Beautiful Alternatives to the Icons We All Love
The Design Language Series — Part One There are few names in fashion that carry the weight of Hermès. For
The Luxury Handbag Market: Why the Next Decade Could Be the Strongest Yet
Luxury handbags have evolved from coveted fashion accessories into one of the most dynamic sectors of the global luxury market.
Is Gucci Making a Comeback? Why Collectors Are Watching Closely
There was a time when Gucci was impossible to ignore. It wasn’t simply a fashion house. It was the fashion house. Under
Chanel 26P & 26S: Matthieu Blazy’s First True Statement Pieces?
For fashion houses as storied as Chanel, change rarely happens overnight. It arrives in subtle details. A shift in proportion. A
The Devil Wears Prada 2: The Bags Already Defining Fashion’s Most Anticipated Return
Few fashion films have shaped handbag culture quite like The Devil Wears Prada. Long before “quiet luxury” became a trend, the
The 10 Bags Quietly Shaping Resale in 2026
There is always a moment—just before the wider market catches on—where certain pieces begin to shift. Not dramatically.Not loudly.But with
The Colours of the Season: Spring 2026
Spring doesn’t arrive loudly in luxury—it unfolds. Not in trends, but in shifts. In nuance. In the way colour begins
John Galliano Designing for Zara: What It Means for Luxury Fashion
John Galliano designing for Zara marks a shift in fashion. Explore what it means for luxury, resale value, and the future of the industry.
How to Authenticate Luxury Bags: 7 Expert Checks Used at Elan Archive
Learn how to authenticate luxury bags with 7 expert checks used by Elan Archive. Spot real vs fake Hermès, Louis Vuitton & more with confidence.
The New Gatekeepers of Luxury: Why Designer Bags No Longer Belong to Just One Audience
Luxury has always been built on exclusivity. The velvet rope.The waiting list.The whispered suggestion from a sales associate that perhaps
Mother’s Day: The Art of Gifting with Intention
Mother’s Day has never been about flowers for me. It has always been about recognition. Not loud gestures. Not theatrics.
Louis Vuitton in 2026: Cultural Giant. Strategic Investment? Not Always.
Louis Vuitton does not need defending. It is the most recognisable luxury brand in the world.It dominates airports, fashion week,
Chanel in 2026: Structural Change, Strategic Shifts, and What Collectors Should Be Watching
Luxury rarely moves loudly.It moves deliberately. And in 2026, Chanel is moving. Between pricing strategy, distribution control, creative recalibration, and
Jonathan Anderson at Dior: Why This Matters (And Why I’m Watching Closely)
When Jonathan Anderson was announced as Creative Director of Dior, it didn’t feel like a routine industry move. It felt
Are Hermès Birkins Still a Good Investment in 2026?
Few luxury items have achieved the cultural and financial status of the Hermès Birkin. Once considered simply the ultimate status