Accessories

News & Analysis

Handbags, Apparel Hit as Trump Tariffs Target Consumers

11 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

11 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

The new list of products subject to duties has been expanded to target categories such as sporting goods and apparel items.

News & Analysis

Handbags, Apparel Hit as Trump Tariffs Target Consumers

The new list of products subject to duties has been expanded to target categories such as sporting goods and apparel items.

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director

15 June 2018 • By BoF Team

The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director

The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.

Mansur Gavriel to Launch Men’s Line

29 May 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

29 May 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur are expanding their cult label into men’s clothing and accessories.

Mansur Gavriel to Launch Men’s Line

Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur are expanding their cult label into men’s clothing and accessories.

News & Analysis

Richemont in Talks to Sell Lancel

13 March 2018 • By Reuters

13 March 2018 • By Reuters

The luxury-goods group is in talks to sell Lancel to Italian briefcase maker Piquadro, to put its struggling fashion and accessories business back on track.

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Richemont in Talks to Sell Lancel

The luxury-goods group is in talks to sell Lancel to Italian briefcase maker Piquadro, to put its struggling fashion and accessories business back on track.

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Claire's Plans Bankruptcy, With Creditors Taking Over

8 March 2018 • By Bloomberg

8 March 2018 • By Bloomberg

The fashion accessories chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, according to sources.

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Claire's Plans Bankruptcy, With Creditors Taking Over

The fashion accessories chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, according to sources.

BoF Professional

The Handbag Battlefield: Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada

2 February 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

BoF Professional

The Handbag Battlefield: Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada

How are luxury megabrands Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada evolving their strategies in the all-important women’s handbag war?

Is Wandler the Next Street Style ‘It-Brand’?

27 January 2018 • By Christopher Morency

Is Wandler the Next Street Style ‘It-Brand’?

This month, our Spotlight shines on Wandler, an Amsterdam-based leather goods brand whose bold, architectural handbags have attracted interest from global retailers in its first season.

The Psychology of Designer Handbags

31 October 2017 • By Alexandra Shulman

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The Psychology of Designer Handbags

Alexandra Shulman reflects on why shoppers invest so much emotionally and financially in one of the luxury industry's most powerful products.

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With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution

26 September 2017 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution

The New Jersey-based start-up is bringing the awesome potential of synthetic biology to the fashion industry, unlocking powerful business, creative and public relations benefits.

Three Instagram-Famous Bag Brands with a New Formula for Success

4 September 2017 • By Christopher Morency

Three Instagram-Famous Bag Brands with a New Formula for Success

Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.