From the Cassette to the Jodie, a History of Bottega Veneta Handbags

BIBI CORNEJO BORTHWICK All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The visual language of Bottega Veneta handbags—and of the label as a whole—is mainly shaped by what goes unsaid. That is, there’s a less-is-more approach, and youContinue reading “From the Cassette to the Jodie, a History of Bottega Veneta Handbags”

From the Speedy to the Alma, a History of Louis Vuitton Handbags

Some symbols soar and then vanish without a trace. But others endure for so long they become part of the fashion landscape, seemingly forever—like, say, those on Louis Vuitton handbags. One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Georges Vuitton, who had inherited the famed luggage maison from his father, Louis, faced a dilemma: how to distinguishContinue reading “From the Speedy to the Alma, a History of Louis Vuitton Handbags”

Braun Buffel history

Four generations. One legacy. German maker of leather goods Braun Buffel certainly has something to be proud of. The family-run brand remains just as relevant today as it was first founded back in 1887. Braun Buffel started as a saddlery and upholstery business. It was in Kirn – more famously known as Germany’s town ofContinue reading “Braun Buffel history”

Classic Handbags – a timeline of iconic design through the years

Stories behind the classic handbags of history So many amazing women have a connection to some of the most iconic, classic handbags of the past 70 years. Women who have designed the styles, and the women of influence who created the demand. Read the stories of some of the styles and the women who have inspired:Continue reading “Classic Handbags – a timeline of iconic design through the years”

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