The Fendi Baguette and the New Luxury of Repair, Re-Edition and Certification
FASHION

How to Choose the Right Handbag This Season: What Hermès, Dior and Prada Are Really Telling You

Before buying an it-bag, look at what each house is actually optimizing for — restraint, intimacy, sculpture, or longevity. Here's how to tell.

The Manila Shawl Was Never Really from
FASHION

The Manila Shawl Was Never Really from

Few garments prove this better than the Manila shawl: celebrated as one of Spain's most iconic accessories despite originating thousands...

July 21, 2026
Vintage leather handbag on a table with visible patina, stitching, handles and metal closure
FASHION

How to Choose a Vintage Bag Beyond the Logo

A vintage bag should be read before it is recognised. This guide explains how to judge leather, structure, patina, authenticity...

July 13, 2026
Anna Wintour and Vogue
PEOPLE

Anna Wintour and Vogue: the cover that rewrites the narrative

Why Anna Wintour’s Vogue cover matters now. A sharp editorial on image, legacy, and fashion power.

Vogue World Lands in San Francisco
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Vogue World Lands in San Francisco

The interesting thing about Vogue World is that it does not follow the traditional geography of the fashion calendar. It does not need ateliers, a…

Olfactory travel
LIFESTYLE

Olfactory journeys: discovering the world through scent and soul

The power of scent in travel Some of the most enduring souvenirs from any journey are not photographs or trinkets, but scents. A whiff of lavender, the salty tang of a coastline, or the smoky sweetness of resin can transport us instantly to another place, unlocking memories more vividly than any image. As Marcel Proust noted, of all the senses, smell is the one most…

August 12, 2025