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Second-hand: The Row follows close behind Hermès and Goyard with 97 percent retention rate

Certain brands stand out as unshakeable pillars in the second-hand fashion market. Hermès immediately comes to mind, with handbags perceived as investments as profitable as prime property. However, this rapidly developing segment also holds surprises. The recent Clair Report, published by resale site Rebag, revealed the impressive performance of...

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Between attraction and speculation: The real return on It-bags on the secondhand market

Pre-owned luxury handbags now represent a potentially profitable asset for consumers. But which models are the safest for investment? In a recent report, vintage fashion platform Vestiaire Collective revealed the current resale prices of iconic luxury handbags and compared them to their original retail prices. • Chanel Timeless/Classic Bag:...

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Maison de Sabré launches debut signature handbag The Palais in Bloomingdale's

Australian luxury leather goods and accessories brand Maison de Sabré has debuted a new signature handbag, the Palais, which has launched at the brand's online store and exclusively in-store in Bloomingdale’s. Making its debut as New York Fashion Week kicks off, the Palais is said to have been “eight years in the making,” and is the brand’s most...

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Smythson opens Liberty concession in meeting of heritage British brands

Two stalwarts of British design heritage are joining forces this summer, as Smythson of Bond Street opens a new concession in Liberty’s Regent Street flagship. The move brings together two 19th-century-founded brands whose reputations have been built on craftsmanship, quality materials and a certain understated luxury. The concession, which...

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Carl Fredrik launches first-all leather, small accessories collection

Premium travel brand Carl Friedrik has launched its first all-leather accessories in four years, building on the recently released Sonder collection. The collection consists of two styles, made from refined grain leather. Foley is a minimalist, vertical cardholder with four slots and a discreet side-opening compartment for cash and receipts; and...

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Hermès begins work on new leather goods site in northern France

Luxury group Hermès announced that it has started work on its 26th leather goods workshop in Charleville-Mézières, in the Ardennes region of France. This is part of Hermès’ development plan for manufacturing centres across France; the company also announced the creation of leather goods workshops in Colombelles (Normandy), L'Isle d'Espagnac...

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Victoria Beckham adds leather goods to line

Victoria Beckham is expanding her ready-to-wear, beauty, eyewear and footwear line to include a “carefully curated” selection of handbags, which will become a permanent addition to the brand moving forward. The inaugural handbag collection aims to “complement the modern woman’s wardrobe,” explains the brand, and will feature eight styles in four...

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French bootmaking and the feminization of the profession

Bootmaking remains one of the "guardians of the temple" of excellence of French craftsmanship. The 13th Rencontres du Cuir, organised by the CNC (Conseil National du Cuir) this past November, honoured this profession, which is characterised by an increasing feminization and varied training paths. Among leather craftsmen, 70 percent are women and...

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Coach and Hudson’s Bay Company link for bag collection

Luxury leather goods and apparel brand Coach has linked with Canadian digital-first retailer Hudson’s Bay Company to launch a capsule collection. The accessories capsule collection consists of distinct elements from the two brands’ most recognizable details: Coach’s horse and carriage print, based on its first house logo, and the iconic HBC...

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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...

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Fendi invests in new leather goods factory

Fendi is to invest 57 million euros in a leather goods factory in Florence. The details were revealed by Tuscany’s Regional Council which said Fendi, together with parent company LVMH, the Ministry of Economic Development and Invitalia, will sign an agreement to expand “a new plant that will employ 133 new employees for a total investment of...

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FUTURMODA October 2019 Come and visit us

The FUTURMODA is the International Fair of Leather, Components and Machinery for the footwear and leather goods, which will be held on the 16th. and 17th October in uninterrupted hours from 9.30 am to 7.00 pm in Pavilion II of the Alicante Trade Fair Institution (IFA) in Elche-Alicante-SPAIN In this new edition, the companies will present their...